Sommelier at Large

Joined January 2014
Following the international celebration of Chardonnay day last week, this film provides a good snapshot of the colourful history and current success of this glorious grape in the Cape youtu.be/7O9Blj7fPB0?si=csA6… #ChardonnaySouthAfrica #WorldClassChardonnay
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We champion the brilliant 2015 vintage (local and international) 10 years into maturity with our current online fine wine sale
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Ever had 💯 % Pinotage Brandy? Now is you chance to bid on this and many other exciting lots @ #StraussAuctionOnline Get your favourites! ⁦@HiggoJacobs⁩ ⁦@RolandPeens⁩ ⁦@KWVBrandy⁩ ⁦@pdebod⁩
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A stellar line-up of Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style wines on Strauss & Co's October Timed Online wine Auction. Bidding closes Mon, 21 Oct from 6pm. Register and place your bids now ! zurl.co/1NDz
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What a week of fine wine! Lucky enough to taste most of the @timatkin highlights across 3 tastings, and the simple truth is we are so lucky as Saffas to have full access to world class wines. Get on board folks, buy @ProudlySA wines! It might not stay this affordable forever...
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Single-Owner Private Collection: Bid now ! Rhône lovers will delight in the names of Alain Graillot, Clape & Clos de Papes. From Italy, Salvioni, Il Poggione & Tignanello; Rioja is well represented with López de Heredia, Muga, Macán, La Rioja Alta. zurl.co/TsBQ
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Back in my post, judging @CheninBlancSA #Top10CheninBlancChallenge Such a diverse category makes it challenging, but fun
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No better all rounder drink for the Karoo in winter than quality Calitzdorp Tawny. Delicious @Boplaas1880
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Promoted to senior judge this year at @DecanterAwards in London. Always good to come back here
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More re-corking of Cape Heritage wines at @Vinoteque_sa with @amorim_za
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