It would be remiss of us not to alert you to the high praise Christian Eedes has just given Storm Wines – a pinnacle of South African fine wine. ‘Storm is producing some of the Cape’s most considered and compelling contemporary wines,’ says Christian, rating their latest releases in a narrow band of 96–98 points. These are […] The post Storm Wines: Compelling, serious & delicious appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Donovan Rall has raised the bar yet again! While Donovan is most excited about the reds, his latest release includes some of the best renditions of the Rall White and Grenache Blanc to date. This is a winemaker who’s captivated by all aspects of wine – from the vineyards and soils to the glassware – […] The post NEW Rall 2025s: Precision, purity & pleasure appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
Terroir-obsessed Michel Chapoutier ‘has a global perspective that’s probably unmatched in the Rhône’ (Wine Advocate), and his biodynamic Sélections Parcellaires are made from the region’s finest old vines. Hermitage, also known as Ermitage, is the most famous Syrah-producing appellation and Chapoutier has mastered its hallowed soils, producing wines that represent the pinnacle of his range. 2023 was […] The post 99pt Hermitage from legendary Michel Chapoutier appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
Few South African wines command the same reverence as Cartology – the wine that put Chris and Suzaan Alheit on the world map. This white is a masterclass in heritage and terroir, and the 2025 is dialled in with added focus, tension and flavour. A blend of old-vine Chenin Blanc and Sémillon, the 2025 is […] The post 96-point Alheit Cartology 2025 appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
