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Jaw-dropping David & Nadia 2025
These are some of the finest white wines we have tasted this year. David and Nadia are not only masters of Chenin but also of their beloved Swartland region, and it’s impossible to overstate the outstanding quality of their 2025s. A step up from any previous release, these wines represent the best of old-vine Chenin […] The post Jaw-dropping David & Nadia 2025 appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell18 viewsalllocal-wineschristian-eedesdavid-nadia-aristargos-2025david-nadia-chenin-blanc-2025david-nadia-elpidios-2024 - news
96pt Keet First Verse 2022: ‘A wine of impeccable balance’ (CE)
When you think of the greatest wines coming out of Stellenbosch today, Keet First Verse has to be among them. Few producers devote themselves to a single wine, but this is Chris Keet’s pursuit of perfection. The 2022 offers pure hedonistic enjoyment. With 96 points from Christian Eedes and 95 points from Platter’s, the latest […] The post 96pt Keet First Verse 2022: ‘A wine of impeccable balance’ (CE) appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell18 viewsalllocal-winescabernet-sauvignonchris-keetchristian-eedeskeet-first-verse-2022 - news
96-point Alheit Cartology 2025
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 .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell36 viewsalllocal-wineschenin-blancchris-alheitchristian-eedesold-vine-chenin - news
98pt Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse 2024 – a triumph
Thorne & Daughters’ Rocking Horse is the ‘poster child for new-wave white blends’. It’s been a top performer for more than a decade, and the 98-point 2024 is ‘a wine of presence’, says Christian Eedes. Taking its aesthetic from white Burgundy, rather than the Rhône, this multi-variety blend offers immense value at R370. In 2025, the Cat’s Cradle sees the inclusion […] The post 98pt Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse 2024 – a triumph appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell18 viewsalllocal-winesburgundychristian-eedescitrusdal-mountainsold-vine-semillon - news
Storm Wines: Compelling, serious & delicious
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 .
by James Pietersen15 viewsalllocal-winesbokkeveldchardonnaychristian-eedeshannes-storm - news
98-pt Lady May 2021 – ‘Sets a new benchmark for Cape Bordeaux blends’ (Christian Eedes)
Glenelly Lady May is the pinnacle of Stellenbosch Bordeaux-style blends. Their best-rated release yet, the 2021 is a wine of grace, finesse and persistent power, combining ‘succulence with structure at the highest level’ (Christian Eedes). ‘The wine is monumental in scale yet defined by clarity rather than weight,’ says Eedes. The 2021 is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by […] The post 98-pt Lady May 2021 – ‘Sets a new benchmark for Cape Bordeaux blends’ (Christian Eedes) appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell18 viewsalllocal-winesbordeaux-style-blendchateau-pichon-lalandechristian-eedesdirk-van-zyl - news
Vin de Constance Collector’s Edition: Extremely limited
‘This is truly world-class’ – Christian Eedes (2014‘One of the world’s great sweet wines’ – Christian Eedes (2017)‘Sheer heaven’ – Matthew Jukes (2021) After 300 years of excellence, Klein Constantia’s Vin de Constance is still setting the standard. Their newly released Collector’s Edition is a piece of wine history, personalised to you. This is your opportunity to own […] The post Vin de Constance Collector’s Edition: Extremely limited appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
by Lauren Segers-Jewell21 viewsalllocal-winesalexander-dumascharles-dickenschristian-eedescollector-s-edition