The nose intrigues with its aromas of black currant, dark cherry, graphite & exotic spice. The entry is smooth & subtle, with a firm, focused palate showing flavours of blackberry, perfumed black tea, oregano & hints of cedar. The mid-plate is linear & elegant with exquisite structure & fine-grained, supple tannins. Vibrant yet integrated acidity & a charcoal-edged texture create complexity in an exceptionally balanced wine. Blueberry, pencil lead & bay leaf linger on a fresh, precise finish with hints of cocoa. ...

Syrah is the predominant variety on both farms & accounts for a 73% contribution to the blend. Grenache (11%) from bush-vines on Porseleinberg is the subtle superstar of the blend that offers a perfumy brightness & allows the wine to deliver a gastronomic texture. The Chocolate Block 2020 relied vastly on our own fruit from Porseleinberg & Goldmine farms
- this had an immense effect on the flavour & energy of this unique wine. Porseleinberg offers purity of fruit where Goldmine brings structure. The vineyards on these two stellar properties have become well-established & are beginning to show their potential.
- Marc Kent, Winemaker.

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Bottled in honour of Stefan Gerber's octogenarian grandmother, Gezina. Ouma Gezina is the proud owner of one of the world's only windpomp (wind mill) museums in Loeriesfontein, in Namaqual&. Balance between zippy green notes & tropical elements typical of a superb cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. Just like Granny Gezina, this Sauvignon has the ability to age gracefully. W.O Western Cape There where the breezes are cool & the Sauvignon vines are happiest Gezina Louw, from Loeriesfontein in the arid Namaqual&, is the driving force behind the establishment of the second only windmill museum in the world. Gezina is a descendant of Paul Kruger, president of the Transvaal Boer Republic at the end of the 19th century. She proves it with a flash of her birth certificate: Gezina Susanna Fredrika Wilhelmina, the exact family names as her great great grandmother Gezina, wife of the president. & like her forbear, Gezina Louw is Boer aristocracy personified (she is the grandmother of B&B; winemaker Stefan Gerber). Her noble character matches the Sauvignon Blanc you're about to enjoy... it's complex, full of nuances, & not without body. ...

A blend of Tinta Amarela, Syrah, Mourvedre & Grenache & Carignan. Fynbos, pomegranate, cloves, pepper, ripe plums, masses of piquant spice & a lean savoury finish. Mediterranean styled blend of alternative varietals. The first bottling of The Field Marshall, 1200 bottles intended as braai-wine for friends & family, was a world-first blend of Tempranillo & Malbec. W.O Western Cape
- Tulbagh is famous for a rocking good times.
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Rich aromas of plum & black cherry with spicy notes of cracked black pepper. A charming, well balanced wine with a velvety texture & intense black forest & damson fruits. Medium bodied, fresh & fruit-forward, this will pair very well with starters, charcuterie, pasta & pizzas. 100% Primitivo ...

Bold London Spirit is made by infusing sour cherry, Cassia bark & a carefully selected number of botanicals including anise, vanilla, lavender, hibiscus, clove & raspberry leaves. A hint of Juniper too! Woody spices make themselves known upfront, along side big cherry notes & well balanced anise. Cherry dominates the palate, but they are dried out by the Cassia bark & lifted by big spicy notes towards the finish. Serve simply over ice, stir & add a twist of orange zest to be Bold over. Mix with Lemonade with summer fruits or serve with champagne or ginger. A perfect aperitif or digestive as the bitter taste triggers digestive sensors throughout your body aiding digestion & well being. ...

An intense ruby colour. On the nose, notes of liquorice, morello cherries & elderflower jam which develop toward hints of cocoa. Bursts of fruitiness on the palate with a rich mouth feel with a beautiful tannic structure; final notes of cherry & kirsch. Please not that this is not a sparkling wine, it is in fact an example of red wine that could have produced from Champagne a few centuries ago, at the time of their splendour. La Cote aux Enfants comes from a small plot of 70 acres, located in the heart of the terroir of Ay one of champagne's Grands Crus. Exceptional for its exposure & the quality of its soil, it is exclusively planted with Pinot Noir. This vineyard is specifically cultivated, with a green harvest that reduces the yield down to 8, 500kgs per hectare. At the harvest, the grapes are sorted 'a la clayette' & the harvest completely destemmed. Only made from the 'jus de goutte', (Free-run juice), this is the first juice following the running-off of a tank after alcoholic fermentation. It is also called free-run wine. The wine macerates on its skins for 10 to 12 days. It is then aged for a maximum of two years, in 205 litre oak casks, which are three to five years old. Originally, Champagne was reputed for... its red wines. It is also said that it ousted the wines of Burgundy from the table of Henri IV. The most renowned were those of Ay & indeed it was usual for all red wines from Champagne to be reffered to as ' Vin d' Ay. The red coteaux champenois (the denomination that describes still wines from Champagne) from Ay. ' La Cote aux Enfants', therefore constitutes a return to the origins of Champagne. It is only produced in exceptional years from a small plot, 'la Cote aux Enfants', ideally located in the heart of the terroir of Ay & planted with pinot noir. ...

Grande Annee, the name, signifies that Bollinger's vintage champagne is only released during 'great' years. The Grande Annee blend comes only from a particularly fine harvest. When such a harvest occurs the House selects its best wines, cru by cru & grape variety by grape variety
- the key to the particular year. Each wine is individually fermented in oak casks prior to blending. On average, the blend is composed of 65% pinot noir & 35% chardonnay. The Grande Annee always ages for a minimum of five years in its bottle, magnum or jeroboam corked with a traditional cork.
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A delicate hue with golden reflections. Honey, gingerbread & cinnamon aromas; subtle notes of dried fruits (hazelnut) & dried flowers onn the nose. The palate is mature, supple & full with a long finish with hints of pastry, candied orange & ripe fruit flavours. Grande Annee, the name, signifies that Bollinger's vintage champagne is only released during 'great' years. ...

To the eye: The delicate colour & golden hues are a sign of the wines maturity & Bollingers wine-making methods. To the nose: A first impression of fresh almonds, then yellow-flesh fruit aromas evoking peach & mango; toasted, roasted notes accompanied with dried citrus & pink grapefruit. On the palate: A lovely aromatic fullness with honey flavours & a smooth chalky texture; candied lemon notes & a delicious bitterness, a wonderfully refreshing finish. After bottling, cellar ageing take place under a natural cork to protect from oxidation & to preserve the freshness of the wines, the bouquet & the clarity of aromas. Ageing on lees for 9 years. ...