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Welcome to our blog, where we hope to give you nuggets of inspiration; the fruits of our laborious tastings and trips to far away lands!

LOIRE VALLEY CHENIN BLANC

Chenin in the Loire is still somewhat overlooked, but perhaps its relative anonymity has also been its advantage. Loire Chenin has stayed the course, eschewing fashion.....

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT - English wine

When you’re next visiting the UK, look to order a glass of Sussex....

Wines from Down Under

A question I often encounter, is whether there is value to be had in Australian wines here in SA? In a word yes....

Jane Eyre: Burgundy’s Star independent

Armed with a €6,000 loan, and a barrel donated by Chris Newman, Jane launched her micro-negociant Burgundian operation in 2011....

A LITTLE BACKGROUND | A guide to what the locals drink, by Radford Dale Imports

"Given the limited opportunity to taste such a natural selection (pun intended) of international wines on South African soil, I saw this as an educational excursion not to be missed.".....