We have always been admiring the nuanced wines from the Loire Valley. The whites at times elegant and crisp, then also deep and mineral, or with sweetness only found elsewhere in Germany. For the reds its Cabernet Franc, ranging from the casual bistro wine to wines that compete neck-to-neck with the most famous names fromContinue reading “Loire Valley dinner at Riedel Wine Bar & Cellar on 25 Aug 2020”
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Kloof Street, Swartland
Innovators with foresight and plenty of hard work like the Mullineux have turned South Africa’s, Swartland, from a bread basket into a highly-regarded wine region. If you have been turned off by the rough edges of yesteryear’s South African wines, we urge you to dip your tongue into what Jancis Robinson calls “a whole newContinue reading “Kloof Street, Swartland”
Domaine de la Taille aux Loup Remus Plus 2011
Heard so much about Jacky Blot creating fine wines for Michelin-starred restaurants, and finally was able to try his singular Chenin Blanc. The whites are pure scented Chenin Blanc from Montluis and reds are Cabernet Franc from Bourgeuil. This special cuvee has been oak aged, and feels like a fine white Burgundy on the palate.Continue reading “Domaine de la Taille aux Loup Remus Plus 2011”