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Australia

Wine Advocate Australia 2025 New Release Round-Up

In this round-up of 182 wines, wine critic Erin Larkin had plenty to say about Vine Street producers. Notably, Agricola Vintners ‘K’Sands’ Shiraz was the highest rated wine with 98 points. “This is a terribly exciting set of new release tasting notes from Australia, featuring a swathe of producers who should be featuring on any […]

South Africa

Storm Point Chenin Blanc Featured on New York Times “20 Wines for the Thanksgiving Table” List

For the third time since 2020, Storm Point Chenin Blanc has been celebrated by Eric Asimov, the New York Times wine critic, as a fantastic bottle under $20. For this year’s “20 Wines for the Thanksgiving Table” article, Asimov writes, “Storm Point has mastered the craft of making inexpensive wines with great character. This chenin […]

South Africa

Van Loggerenberg ‘Graft’ Syrah Named Vinous #2 Wine in the World

In its Top 100 Wines 2025 list, Vinous named Lukas van Loggerenberg’s ‘Graft’ Syrah 2024 (98 points) the number 2 wine in the world. This top 100 list was whittled down from more than 35,000 reviews, which makes Lukas’ standing an even more impressive triumph. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: South […]

Australia

‘South Australia: The Might of McLaren Vale Grenache’

Erin Larkin of The Wine Advocate is no stranger to the greatness of McLaren Vale Grenache. Recently, she compiled a report of the region’s best examples, highlighting iconic producers like Sami-Odi and S.C. Pannell. Her only 100 point wine was S.C. Pannell’s 2022 ‘Sunrise’ Grenache. “Steve Pannell has been fundamentally instrumental in the success of McLaren […]

South Africa

‘Day by Day: South Africa in 2025’

For Vinous, Neal Martin spends a week in South Africa, visiting many of the Western Cape’s major wine regions. He sings the praises of producers, but also of the country’s beauty, positivity, diversity, and incomparable value. “Despite everything, [South Africa] is the eternal optimist,” Martin writes. “Its wines dazzle with both quality and diversity, a […]

South Africa

‘The Best Value White Wine You’re Not Drinking Yet’

For Food & Wine, Ray Isle rounds up many Chenin Blancs from around the world that overdeliver for their price. “In sommelier-land, Chenin Blanc is unquestionably one of the favorites of the moment,” Isle writes. “But head out into the world of regular U.S. wine drinkers, and this white variety remains one of the least familiar […]

South Africa

Meet South African Cinsault, Your Next Red Wine Crush

South African Cinsault is having its moment in the sun. “What truly sets modern South African Cinsault apart,” writes Food & Wine contributor Lauren Buzzeo, “is its adaptability.” She praises Craven Cinsaut for showcasing “the grape’s delicate, Pinot-like charm,” and calls Mother Rock’s version “a perfect summertime sipper.” In the more serious category of Cinsault, […]

Australia

“How Chenin Blanc Became the Cool Kid’s Grape”

For Wine Enthusiast, Christina Pickard dives deep into the world of Chenin Blanc. How did this grape become the poster child for honest, small-batch wines around the world? Interviewing industry experts like Alice Fiering and Craig Hawkins of Testalonga, Pickard recounts the rise of this grape across all four corners of the earth. Read more […]

South Africa

“Steenwold! South Africa: Ten Years On”

Can South African wines age? That is the central question asked during the Steenwold tasting in May 2025, inspired by the UK’s famous Southwold Bordeaux event. Its debut brought together 78 top South African whites and reds, including those from Craven, Thorne & Daughters, and Patatsfontein, from the standout 2015 vintage, served blind and grouped […]