Cape White Wine Dozen
Two bottles each of six delicious South African whites: two Chenins, two Chardonnays, a Sauvignon and a superb Grenache Blanc (that was very highly rated by Victoria Moore in the Daily Telegraph). Perfect for what we hope will be a long, hot,... Read More
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Eight Gates, Chenin Blanc, Tulbagh, 2024
Just 1300 bottles of this wine were produced, the grapes sourced from a small, two hectare, south-east facing, vineyard planted in the early 1980s on very stony ground at the foot of the Saronsberg Mountain just outside Tulbagh. Aged in 30% new oak (the barrels comes from an exceptional tiny cooperage in Italy’s Alto Adige), this is a textured, bright Chenin with vibrant stone fruit and citrus backed by spiced apple compote. The oak is beautifully integrated, adding breadth and weight...
ColourWhite
RegionTulbagh
GrowerEight Gates
Grape VarietyChenin Blanc
Vintage2024
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeEGT124
Chenin Blanc
Origins
- Anjou in the Loire, where documented in the 9thC
- Also known as Pineau in the Loire, Steen in South Africa
Characteristics
- Naturally productive and high yielding
- Huge range of styles: bone dry (e.g. Savennières); off-dry (e.g. old fashioned South African "Steen"); medium dry (e.g....
Blaauwklippen Estate Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, 2025
A fresher, vibrant style of Chenin Blanc from fruit grown in the Helderberg area of Stellenbosch. Winemaker Narina Cloete makes this as simply as possible: pick ripe fruit, press whole bunches, ferment in stainless steel and allow it to see on lees for two months. The result is a wonderfully refreshing, zesty Chenin Blanc full of lemon-lime citrus and juicy white peach. A summery, vibrant wine at a very smart price that should please lovers of Sauvignon and Chardonnay equally. Just 12.5%...
ColourWhite
RegionStellenbosch
GrowerBlaauwklippen
Grape VarietyChenin Blanc
Vintage2025
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBLK125
Chenin Blanc
Origins
- Anjou in the Loire, where documented in the 9thC
- Also known as Pineau in the Loire, Steen in South Africa
Characteristics
- Naturally productive and high yielding
- Huge range of styles: bone dry (e.g. Savennières); off-dry (e.g. old fashioned South African "Steen"); medium dry (e.g....
Koelfontein Chardonnay, Ceres, 2022
From a block planted in 1987; about 1/3 matured in new barrels, 2/3 second fill. Seductive cream citrus and leesy aromas. Lime and melon, well-knit, with dairy and nutty accents. With freshness, opulence and decent drive and length, this delivers a lot for the price. Now-2027The Conradie family, the seventh generation farmers who own Koelfontein, have abundant orchards, but they also own the first vineyard in the Ceres Plateau district, just six hectares split between Chardonnay and Shiraz...
ColourWhite
RegionCeres
GrowerKoelfontein
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2022
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeKOE622
Koelfontein, Ceres
Simon discovered the Koelfontein Chardonnay a couple of years ago by ordering a delicious bottle on the terrace of The Tulbagh hotel. At that time he had never heard of it – nor indeed any wine estate in Ceres, which is much better known as a fruit growing centre.The Conradie family, the seventh generation farmers who own Koelfontein, have abundant orchards but they also planted...
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most-widely planted varieties in the world.
Arguably not the most characterful grape, hence its common ageing in oak, yet at its pinnacle in Burgundy it produces some of the greatest (and certainly most expensive) white wines in the world. Look out for unoaked Chardonnay, it can make a pleasant change, and usually goes down very well with all those people who...
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Domaine des Dieux, Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, 2019
From vineyards at the very top of the valley, cooled by breezes and the cloud attracted to the nearby Babylonstoren peak, now crafted by John Seccombe (of Thorne & Daughters), the Des Dieux Chardonnay has become one of our best-loved wines. All barrel-fermented (30% new French oak plus older barrels), but with well-integrated oak flavours, it displays a terrific melding of cream, lime and toast flavours. Now-2027
ColourWhite
RegionHemel-en-Aarde
GrowerDomaine des Dieux
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2019
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
DietaryVegan
CodeDDD119
Domaine des Dieux
Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa
The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, which translates as Heaven on Earth, rises prettily from just west of Hermanus.
When we first visited in 2003 the wineries, notably Hamilton Russell and Bouchard Finlayson, were all in the lower part of the valley, but more recently plantings at the top of the valley - higher, drier, with warmer...
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most-widely planted varieties in the world.
Arguably not the most characterful grape, hence its common ageing in oak, yet at its pinnacle in Burgundy it produces some of the greatest (and certainly most expensive) white wines in the world. Look out for unoaked Chardonnay, it can make a pleasant change, and usually goes down very well with all those people who...
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Goedverwacht Great Expectations, Chenin Blanc, Robertson, 2025
From the Du Toit family in Robertson whose Goedverwacht estate translates loosely as 'Great Expectations'. 2025 is a superb vintage in the Cape and this is a forward, zesty Chenin Blanc with notes of white peach and green apple. No oak - just refreshing, bright fruit all the way through. Very good on its own or with lighter pasta and seafood dishes. Now-2027
ColourWhite
RegionRobertson
Grape VarietyChenin Blanc
Vintage2025
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodeGDV725
Chenin Blanc
Origins
- Anjou in the Loire, where documented in the 9thC
- Also known as Pineau in the Loire, Steen in South Africa
Characteristics
- Naturally productive and high yielding
- Huge range of styles: bone dry (e.g. Savennières); off-dry (e.g. old fashioned South African "Steen"); medium dry (e.g....
Piekenierskloof, Grenache Blanc, 2024
"Like clouds of ripe pear - textural, airy and juicy. The white grenache grows high in the Citrusdal mountains, north of Swartland. Gorgeous with porky, hammy or fishy food." Victoria Moore, The Daily Telegraph, 5th December 2025
Piekenierskloof (the name of a ward, the smallest geographical unit in the South African regional classification, as well as the estate owned by two brothers) is fortunate to have a great heritage of old Rhône varieties, red and white. This is...
ColourWhite
RegionPiekenierskloof
GrowerPiekenierskloof
Grape VarietyGrenache Blanc
Vintage2024
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodePIK124
Piekenierskloof
For years I had been hearing about Piekenierskloof – not as a wine producer but as a source of grapes for numerous other winemakers, young and old. I didn’t realise that Piekenierskloof wasn’t just a ward (the smallest geographical unit in the South African regional classification) but one large estate, formerly a co-operative but now owned... Discover More
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Cape White Wine Dozen
Two bottles each of six delicious South African whites: two Chenins, two Chardonnays, a Sauvignon and a superb Grenache Blanc (that was very highly rated by Victoria Moore in the Daily Telegraph). Perfect for what we hope will be a long, hot, British summer.
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
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