Cleef’s Classic Shiraz-Viognier 2014
When Nicholas Cleef first purchased Kleine Zalze in 1695 his vision was that Stellenbosch had the potential to produce world class wines. I’m sure if he When Nicholas Cleef first purchased Kleine Zalze in 1695 his vision was that Stellenbosch had the potential to produce world class wines. I’m sure if he
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Cleef’s Classic Shiraz-Viognier
were around today he would be pleasantly surprised at how far, not only Stellenbosch, South Africa has come.
Cleef’s Classic Chenin Blanc 2015
South Africa has long been known for their Chenin Blanc. At one point two thirds of the white coming out of this country was Chenin.
South Africa has long been known for their Chenin Blanc. At one point two thirds of the white coming out of this country was Chenin.
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Cleef’s Classic Chenin Blanc
Cleef’s comes from the Stellenbosch estate of Kleine Zalze, and named after founder, Nicholas Cleef, who continues that legacy of producing great wine from the Loire based fruit via the Coastal Region of South Africa.
Colombo & Fille Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2014
Wine making runs deep within the Colombo family, a clan of winemakers whose wines I have loved in the past with patriarch, Jean-Luc Colombo’s broad range of Rhone wines. This white Cote du Rhone produced by Jean-Luc’s daughter, Laure Colombo shows that she has inherited her fathers skills as a fine wine producer.
Baroncini 1489 Chianti Riserva 2012
The number, 1489, emblazoned across the top of the label here is in reference to when the Baroncini family first planted their vines in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.
Te Awa Left Field Albariño 2015
But, surely not!? Albariño is from Spain…I hear you cry, or maybe not. I love advocating the unusual so when me and my colleagues discovered this gem from New Zealand … Continue reading
Le Prieuré de Saint – Céols Menetou – Salon 2014
In the Loire we are more familiar with the names of Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Touraine but what about Sancerre’s buddy next door, Menetou – Salon? The Eastern region of … Continue reading
Le Chapelle de Marin Cotes du Rhône 2014
This is a new addition to Warren Wines range and at £6.99 it offers quite a lot. A blend of 60% Grenache Noir, 20% Carignan, 10% Mourvedre and 10% … Continue reading
Hancock & Hancock Cabernet – Touriga 2014
We have a slight oddity in this wine and that is the addition of Portugal’s great Port grape, Touriga. Touriga is a small, dark, tannic variety that adds some weight … Continue reading
Tales from The Wine Store – pt2
So as I mentioned in my last post we had quite a few issues in getting our business launched, but, on the 18/9/15 we were able to throw our doors … Continue reading
Warren Wines – Creating a New Business
Right! I haven’t written anything for a while, last May to be exact. I have reasons, too many reasons to go into right now, some good, some bad, but this … Continue reading
Harpers – Mike Matthews on the Wine Wonders to be Found in Eastern and Central Europe
When I first started my career in wine, some 19 years ago, the realisation that a Central or Eastern European wines could potentially become a respectable, premium commodity would almost … Continue reading
A Taste of Eastern Mediterranean Wines – Stobi’s Macedonian Petit Verdot
What happened to Petit Verdot? Known for centuries as a blending grape, this variety is now proving it can stand alone in its new home the Republic of Macedonia… Petit Verdot … Continue reading
Real Wine Fair to Incorporate Like Minded Artisan Foods
This years Real Wine Fair, an event that highlights wines which are made with respect for terroir and provenance, will be working again with artisan food producers and restaurants who … Continue reading
Press Release: UK’s Hallowed Ground adds Barossa’s Teusner to portfolio
Hallowed Ground has recently acquired the distribution of boutique winery Teusner from the Barossa Valley, South Australia, adding to their already growing list of Antipodean boutique wineries. Launched in 2001 … Continue reading
