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‘Malu Lambert: South Africa’s black-owned wine labels on the rise’

For South Africa’s WineMag, wine writer Malu Lambert follows the rise of Banele Vakele, the winemaker for Tembela, and comments on the uptick in the country’s black-owned wine projects. Lambert reached out to our very own Aaron Meeker for comment. “Inclusiveness of producers and diversity of wines has done more for the perception – and […]

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Episode 24 – Franco Lourens (Part 2)

This episode is part 2 of our conversation with Franco Lourens of Lourens Family Wines based in Paarl, South Africa. Go back and check out part 1 if you haven’t already, as this episode is a continuation of our conversation. In this episode, we talk about how Franco launched his own project, as well as the stories […]

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Episode 23 – Franco Lourens (Part 1)

This episode is an interview with Franco Lourens of Lourens Family Wines based in Paarl, South Africa. The word ‘family’ is found in the name of many wine projects, but few actually put their family at the center of their branding. Franco’s wines are not only named after members of his family, but their faces also adorn […]

South Africa

The Rebrand of South African Wine: The Story of the Polkadraai Hills

We recently wrote an article for Swurl about how the Polkadraai Hills are helping to rebrand South African wine. “First came the Swartland, with its great wine revolution, and today, we’re seeing exciting changes in Stellenbosch, one of South Africa’s oldest and most traditional wine regions. How the industry got there is a nuanced tale […]

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Jancis Robinson: “Lelie van Saron, and Natasha Williams, are definitely names worth watching.”

Jancis Robinson has long been a supporter of South African wine. Recently, she wrote about the story of Natasha Williams from Lelie van Saron, covering her past, her wines (with very high scores to boot), and some exciting things to come in her future. Read more here.

Italy

Poggio Anima ‘Raphael’ Rosato Among VinePair’s 30 Best Rosés of 2023

VinePair recently published their list of the 30 best rosé wines for 2023, and ranked number 12 was the 2022 Poggio Anima ‘Raphael’ Rosato from Sicily. “The fragrant nature of Zibibbo makes this a beautifully perfumed rosé with aromas of rose petals, basil, lemon zest, and honeysuckle. On the palate, the wine hits you with […]

England

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Episode 22 – Henry Laithwaite Part 2 (Harrow & Hope)

This episode is the second half of Henry Laithwaite’s interview from Harrow & Hope. I encourage you to go back and listen to part 1 if you haven’t already as this is merely a continuation of our conversation. In Part 2, we talk more specifically about the Harrow & Hope wines, as well as the […]

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Episode 21 – Henry Laithwaite Part 1 (Harrow & Hope)

Harrow and Hope is a very special producer in our book because they represent the next gen of sparkling wine in England. New York Times wine critic Eric Asmiov calls their wines, “as different from the big English names as Champagne’s grower-producers are from the big houses.” In other words, these are small-batch, organically farmed, mostly […]

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‘The 30 Best Chardonnays for 2023’

VinePair recently listed Boschkloof’s Chardonnay as one of its favorite 30 Chardonnays for 2023. “A lot of stainless steel and a little bit of oak was the approach to this bright and lively wine with soft edges,” the review reads. “This is a no-brainer on the casual wine front.” Read more here.