Category: South Africa
South Africa
Oupa Willem (Grandpa Willem) 2018 is the third red in Ian Naudé’s Old Vines Series. It differs from his other two Old Vines Series reds in that it is …
South Africa
Let us get one thing absolutely clear, I completely loathe Grenache; it is absolutely disgusting. As far as I am concerned the grapes are goat droppings from the Devil’s …
South Africa
Epilogue – another South African Syrah – they are the affordable quality reds of the moment. I have had this before but didn’t write it up as it was …
South Africa
‘Are we there yet’ 2018 made by one of my absolute favourite South African producers Duncan Savage is a rather novelty blend. It is made from 50% Touriga Nacional …
South Africa
The Raats family make excellent Chenin Blanc that sells for prices way below those you would expect given their quality level. I have been following their old vines cuvée …
South Africa
Ian Naudé makes three red wines in his Old Vines Series, I have a bottle of each. I thought I would start by tasting the Cinsault because it is …
South Africa
Girl Next Door 2018 by Duncan Savage continues the trend of his wines getting better each year. There was nothing at all wrong with Girl Next Door 2017 (that …
South Africa
Happy New Year! The start of a new decade, and Elitistreview is still running (for the time being). If you read my last post (read it here), you will …
Quickie
Just a quickie as the hand has not totally recovered. Some one-hand-friendly views on Red Blend 2015 by Duncan Savage. This vintage is still available from Handford wines. Readers …
South Africa
Another Duncan Savage wine today. This one is made from the great white varietal of South Africa, Chenin Blanc. In the ancestral home of Chenin Blanc, the Anjou area …