Kew’s Glasshouse has to be one of the best places to lunch in London. It’s the sister restaurant to the equally impressive La Trompette in Chiswick, and together this pair…
Sink the Pink Pinotage!
I’ve ranted here before about how stupid the export approval systems in some countries can be. They are well intentioned: for a wine to be exported from South Africa and…
Two great older whites: Burgundy and South Africa
Had these two fabulous older whites, and thought they deserved a blog post of their own. Both have aged beautifully. Domaine Marc Morey 1er Cru Virondot Chassagne Montrachet 1999 Burgundy,…
Video: Lammershoek’s beautiful vineyards
A short film of Lammershoek’s vineyards, which I find rather beautiful. They’re just typical of the Swartland, with most of them dry-grown bush vines.
Only in the Swartland: Hárslevelű and an underwater wine
I have just written up my visit to Swartland producer Lammershoek, which you can read here. It was unusual for two reasons. First of all, they’re making a new series…
Video: making wine and visiting vineyards at Kanonkop
Really enjoyed visiting Kanonokop last week. I shot a film of the very traditional winemaking that takes place here, as well as looking at the old Pinotage vineyards.
Lunch with some interesting back-vintage South African wines
Some notes from the Top 100 South African Wines judges’ welcome lunch last Sunday, here at Rodwell House, St James. It was a relaxed affair and Robin brought out quite…
The Top 100 South African Wines, day 1
A busy day here in St James, judging the Top 100 South African Wines competition. I was judging with Greg Sherwood and Duncan Savage. It was a really fun day….
South Africa, day 3
So the third and final day of my Stellenbosch visit. Next, I’m off to St James. And it was another great day. First up, Rustenberg with Simon and Murray Barlow….