Hogan Divergent 2021
R 430 PER BOTTLE

‘Extremely attractive’, says Christian Eedes, this 95-point blend is inspired by Lebanon’s Chateau Musar. It offers immense drinking pleasure now, but with the structure and concentration to age up to a decade. Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault, expect inviting aromatics of deep plum, wild strawberry, crushed rose petals and sour cherry. The acidity is electrifying, the finish exceptionally long, and the tannins are gravelly with a savoury, graphite end. This small-batch wine deserves to be shared.

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Bordeaux 2019 – ‘Best ever? No hyperbole’ – Jancis Robinson MW
FROM R 595

Bordeaux 2019 has quickly positioned itself as one of the finest vintages of the modern era! At the recent Southwold tasting, Jancis Robinson asserted that ‘2016 rivals 2019 and 2019 is probably more consistently fine’. The 94-point Capbern is ‘incredibly impressive’, says Jeb Dunnuck. It’s a great value Saint-Estèphe – coming in under R600. At R1,600, Margaux third growth d’Issan boasts double 95 points from Antonio Galloni and Neal Martin, and ‘should give 30 to 40 years of drinking pleasure’, writes Neal. Need we say more?

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Drappier Millésime Exception 2012
R 5,595 PER BOTTLE

From one of the best vintages in Champagne’s history, we bring you jeroboams of Drappier’s Millésime Exception 2012 (3 litres!). This elegantly textured and bright Champagne is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. It shows textbook brioche and toast, underscored by a lemony acidity that adds to its verve. Drappier is based in the Côtes des Bar – the artisanal, rock star-region of Champagne. Grab one of the last bottles for the dinner party of a lifetime!

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Gabriel-Glas 6-Piece Stemless Set
R 995 PER SET

The world’s best universal wine glass is now available in stemless! Also crafted from lead-free, Austrian crystal, the shape of the stemless glass takes its cue from their famous ‘one for all’ design. With a slightly broader and sturdier base, these are perfect for casual wine drinking, as well as cocktails and spirits. And they won’t blow away during a windy day in the Cape or a highveld storm up north.

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Wine Cellar Insiders' February 2023 – Free delivery
R 1,370 PER 6-BOTTLE PACK

Take the road less travelled with our February pack. We’ve included a ‘terrific’ Albariño from Rias Biaxas (JD, 93/100), Chapoutier’s 2018 Occultum Lapidem Rouge, and the 2021 Pinot from Radford Dale’s Vinum range. The 95-point Mother Rock White 2021 is ‘lean and fresh but simultaneously detailed’, says Christian Eedes, while the White Rider Chenin Blanc 2019 from the Blacksmith is rich and aromatic with fresh acidity. Rounding off this epic pack is the super ‘stylish’ (TA, 92/100) 2021 Chardonnay from Rüdger van Wyk’s own label, Kara Tara.

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