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2020 Skurfberg – Sadie Family Wines

Niels Aarts 11-06-25 No Comments

2020 Skurfberg – Sadie Family Wines. From one of South Africa’s most iconic and terroir-driven producers, Eben Sadie, comes a white wine of quiet authority and enduring grace. Skurfberg, a name…

2021 Domaine Donatsch – Unique Chardonnay Malans

Niels Aarts 02-05-25 No Comments

2021 Domaine Donatsch – Unique Chardonnay Malans. Following our recent exploration of Alpine excellence in Swiss wine, we now turn to a name revered by insiders and collectors alike: Domaine Donatsch.…

2022 Tandaradai Grüner Veltliner – von der Vogelwaide

Niels Aarts 14-04-25 No Comments

2022 Tandaradai Grüner Veltliner – von der Vogelwaide. Following our recent review of the 2022 Tandaradai Riesling—which you can find here —we now turn to its equally impressive sibling: the 2022…

Nyetimber Sparkling Rosé MV

Niels Aarts 31-03-25 No Comments

Nyetimber Sparkling Rosé MV. Although Nyetimber has a strong affinity for Chardonnay, their sparkling range also includes a standout expression centered around Pinot Noir: the multi-vintage sparkling rosé. This wine…

2022 Tandaradai Riesling – von der Vogelwaide

Niels Aarts 23-03-25 No Comments

2022 Tandaradai Riesling – von der Vogelwaide. Recently, we had the pleasure of reviewing a selection of wines from von der Vogelwaide—a standout discovery of 2024. This winery has quickly gained…

2021 Carmelo Rodero Raza

Niels Aarts 06-03-25 No Comments

2021 Carmelo Rodero Raza. With the 2021 vintage, Carmelo Rodero has released Raza, which forms a tribute to the roots and identity of Pedrosa de Duero. This wine is a…

2020 José Zuccardi Malbec – Zuccardi Wines

Niels Aarts 18-02-25 No Comments

2020 José Zuccardi Malbec – Zuccardi Wines. Argentina has firmly established itself in the fine wine segment over the past decades, with top wineries earning near-perfect (100-point) ratings and securing…

Nyetimber Cuvee Chérie

Niels Aarts 17-02-25 No Comments

Nyetimber Cuvee Chérie MV. Nyetimber Cuvee Chérie is a pioneering English sparkling wine, marking a significant achievement as the country’s first demi-sec Blanc de Blancs. Crafted solely from Chardonnay, this…

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée MV

Niels Aarts 12-02-25 No Comments

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée MV. Sparkling wine is produced worldwide, varying in quality and price. Among the countries making significant strides in sparkling wine production, the United Kingdom stands out, with…

2018 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion

Niels Aarts 22-01-25 No Comments

2018 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion. Bordeaux’s storied Pessac-Léognan appellation boasts numerous jewels, but few shine as uniquely as a Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion. Nestled within the city limits of Bordeaux, this…

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2020 Skurfberg – Sadie Family Wines

2021 Domaine Donatsch – Unique Chardonnay Malans

2022 Tandaradai Grüner Veltliner – von der Vogelwaide

Nyetimber Sparkling Rosé MV

2022 Tandaradai Riesling – von der Vogelwaide

2021 Carmelo Rodero Raza

2020 José Zuccardi Malbec – Zuccardi Wines

Nyetimber Cuvee Chérie

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée MV

2018 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion

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