Some great visits today. All in beautiful sunshine. Once again, pictures will have to suffice. Words will come later. The day began with a visit to Neil Ellis’ new cellar…
In South Africa, day 1
Tired, now, after a great first day in South Africa. I landed this morning, had a quick refresh, then hit the road. Too tired to do proper write-ups now, so…
Lammershoek’s LAMS – brilliant value from the Swartland
Two wines I shall go out and buy: the red and white LAMs by Swartland start Lammershoek, who since the 2010 vintage have been on fire. These were tasted today…
Lunch at La Trompette with Scali Pinotage
Lunch at La Trompette today, the Nigel Platts-Martin restaurant out in the wilds of Chiswick, west London. It was very good indeed. Starter: smoked haddock and creamed leeks with grain…
A Pinotage made without any added sulfur dioxide
Dudley Wilson, winemaker at Stellar Organics in South Africa, seems to have got the hang of making wine without adding any sulfur dioxide. His Cabernet Sauvignon has been listed by…
Stonehaven Sauvignon Blanc, brilliant value from South Africa
Was really impressed with this Sauvignon, which is made by the talented Duncan Savage at Cape Point. Think I shall try to buy a dozen as house white for Christmas….
Video: The Swartland Revolution in 4 minutes
A short, rough and ready film of the 2011 Swartland Revolution:
Cape Point
One of the treasures of the western Cape is Cape Point. An absolute must visit if you are in South Africa. We had a great day there.
A visit to Haskell and Dombeya
OK, it’s a holiday, but I’m in wine country, and so it’s a chance to add in the odd low key visit. I agreed to lunch at Haskell Vineyards’ Long…