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The Fijnbosch bottling, the weightiest of this trio of Capensis Chardonnays, still manages not to avoid the buttery and overdone trap. Instead, it is...
Unsurprisingly, this Chardonnay, with its 14.5 percent stated alcohol, delivers considerably more oomph than Capensis’ Silene bottling. More complexity accompanies the additional power, yet...
Capensis is a Jackson Family project in South Africa. As you would expect from the Jackson Family, the wines are very good. This offering,...
Petite Sirah, known as Durif in France, has virtually disappeared from that country but thrives in California and the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja...
There isn’t a lot of Riesling planted in South Africa but Remhoogte found an untended vineyard on a neighboring property. This vineyard was on...
Founded in 2014, Skyfall has emerged from the pack as a strong competitor in the under $20 category that has been dominated by Washington...
Based in Sonoma County, Raeburn is owned by the Benhem family and is best known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is my first...
Well-known winemaker Simon Waghorn started this label in 1996 and since then the brand has evolved into a family owned winery. Sourcing fruit from...
If you are looking for a house wine, look no more. This single variety wine made from the Corvina grape has a bright dusty...
Perfect weather resulted in an excellent vintage for the Tinta del País (also known as Tempranillo) grapes destined for this wine. It has a...
El Espino was created to focus on a modern style of Ribera del Duero wines. It has the power of a traditional style,...
This is an enjoyable Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre blend with fragrant raspberry flavors – both red and black – riding on a smooth wave toward a tangy...