Wine Cellar Insiders' September 2024 Bottle size: 750ml

Huis van Chevallerie, Grenache Blanc 2021 – R 250
‘Grenache is an absolute fun variety to work with, tricky at times, but that’s the fun part, it keeps us on our toes. Starting off with beautiful citrus flower notes and white peach on aromas, once you have tasted the smooth slightly oaked palate with hints of quince jelly, honey and lemon. To be paired as always with friends on a stoep in any weather. Food pairings allow for fresh salads even a ceaser salad, fish and cheeses. This Grenache tantalises your tastebuds on levels where you’d always comeback for more!!’ – Winemaker

Mellish Family Vineyards, Bakenkop Syrah 2021 – R 245
‘35% whole-bunch fermentation. Matured for nine months in old 225-litre barrels. Heady aromatics of red and black berries, lavendar and white pepper. The palate is dense and tightly wound - pure fruit, fresh acidity and crunchy tannins.’ – Prescient Shiraz Report 2024, Winemag.co.za, 95/100

Olifantsberg, Grenache Rosé 2023 – R 135
‘Strawberry, orange and spice on the nose while the palate has a dense core of fruit, bright acidity and a dry finish. Nicely weighted – alcohol is 13.5%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 90/100

Querciabella, Mongrana Bianco 2021 – R 285
‘A saline, lightly waxy white with aromas of green apples, lemons, seashells and yogurt. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a briny edge. Very drinkable.’ – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, 91/100

Trimbach, Pinot Blanc 2021 – R 315
‘Shy aromas of green-apple candy are playful but restrained on the nose of this wine. The palate follows suit, hinting at notes of Granny Smith, blanched almonds and Emmental. Light bodied and refreshingly bright, the wine is artfully balanced and nuanced.’ – Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100

Anselmo Mendes, Tinto Pardusco 2022 – R 200