This drank beautifully - not at its peak but not far off. Rather a year too early than a day too late...

Jonkershoek Cab 2019 the stand-out among the Neil Ellis new releases. (Subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/ne…

45% Cab, 45% Merlot, 10% Malbec; 13.5% abv. Soft and sweet-fruited - everybody around the table loved it.

Two smart 2022s from Radford Dale. New releases reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/ra…

Rather stern and angular (unsympathetic addition of tartaric?) but still alive.

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Fascinating comparison.

Sights set on Cab Franc - Weather Report new releases reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/we…

Luke O’Cuinneagain first wine under a Vergelegen label - G.V.B White 2022 vs 2023 (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/ve…

Over the odds - Sakkie Mouton Dawn of the Salty Tongues Rouge 2022 (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/sa…

Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah 2022 is excellent but it was always going to be difficult to match the 2021 vintage. Subscribe to read: winemag.co.za/wine/review/bo…

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Spanish fly.

Reenen Borman does Pinotage and it's super-cool. Kottabos new releases reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/ko…

Often nutty, always nuts - Terracura new releases reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/te…

How did SA Chenin Blanc look 20 years ago? winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/e…