Over the years, Saurwein has become closely associated with Pinot Noir and Riesling, varieties Jessica has pursued across some fairly extreme cool-climate sites. Her wines are not about power or heavy-handed winemaking. They are built around perfume, freshness, texture and, importantly, the character of the vineyards she works with. This release continues that story, but [...]
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Jessica Saurwein has BOOM! New Release 2026
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Pierre Gimonnet: Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils is a family-run grower based in Cuis, a Premier Cru village in Champagne’s Côte des Blancs. The Gimonnet family has lived in Cuis since the seventeenth century and has worked vineyards in Champagne since around 1750. Pierre Gimonnet began selling wine under the family name between the two world wars, and [...] More -
Trizanne has some Serious Signature Wines | Seascape release 2026
Every year, Trizanne Barnard spends months walking vineyards, tasting berries and asking the same question: Can this be better? Sometimes that means changing how a wine is made. Sometimes it means changing a vineyard. And sometimes it means finding a wine that simply has to become part of the collection. This year, that wine is [...] More -
3 x 97 Points from Van Loggerenberg Wines 2025
As Lukas van Loggerenberg reflects on his tenth vintage under his own label, it is not the milestone itself that stands out, but the sense of privilege that accompanies it. Privilege to work with extraordinary old vineyards. Privilege to learn from the families who have farmed them for generations. And privilege, above all, to continue [...] More -
Tasty TESTALONGA!
Keeping to tradition, Craig and Carla Hawkins of TESTALONGA are the last big release of our year. If you’re a TESTALONGA groupie, you’d be expecting the usual 19 wines all at once, and have to choose which wines you buy. This year the youthful Baby Banditos (now including the two Ninja pet-nats) and the Mielies [...] More -
Force Celeste is brewing up a storm!
The 2025 Force Celeste range is here, and boy is it a… force of nature. Winemaker Stompie is stepping beyond the broad, sometimes ambiguous, term "natural wine." He humbly refers to the new release as ‘honest wine’; a clear, unadulterated reflection of the vintage, the vineyard, and the unique Swartland terroir. The goal is accessibility [...] More -
New Intellego Wines! 2025 Release
Jurgen is back with a new release that's as full of life and funk as ever! Intellego Wines was founded in 2009 by winemaker Jurgen Gouws. His wines are a part of the "new wave" of South African winemaking that emphasises a natural, minimal-intervention approach. The name Intellego is Latin for "understand," reflecting Jurgens' quest to bottle the [...] More -
Ex Animo Wine Club
Join the Ex Animo Wine Club and embark on a premium wine adventure. Enjoy handpicked, high-quality wines delivered to your door. South Africa is producing more incredible wines than ever, making it harder to choose the best. Let Ex Animo use our rigorous testing and exploration to select six exceptional wines for you, prioritising quality, interest, [...] More -
Best Sellers of February 2021 | 6-Pack
A mixed 6-pack of our best selling wines from February 2021 The wines included are the best sellers from last month. This 6 pack includes 2 whites, and 4 reds (with a bit of a discount thrown in). All 6 of these wines are proven winners. In first place we have the Grenache Blanc from South Africa [...] More