Burgundy in the New World
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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
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 days but cooler nights - have...
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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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Hoddles Creek, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2024
From vineyards in the high, cool hills of the Upper Yarra, hand-picked fruit immediately de-stemmed and lightly crushed before fermentation in barrel, with only a small proportion of new French oak. Lovely scent of stone fruit. Rounded on the palate, with hints of lemon, white peach and a creamy note. Long finish. Such a reliably excellent wine - just delicious, with perfect acid balance. Now-2030
“Juicy white fruit, grapefruit, aniseed, a little struck match, almond paste,...
ColourWhite
RegionYarra Valley
GrowerHoddles Creek
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2024
ABV13.2%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
DietaryVegan
CodeHOD124
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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Pandolfi Price, Los Patricios Chardonnay, Valle del Itata, 2021
One of our most fascinating exclusivities from the Pandolfi Price family in cool southern and coastal Itata. Heady scent – a mix of toast, butter and honey; slightly (and deliberately) oxidative. That butteriness is dominant in the mouth, lending a richness which vies with the toasted hazelnut flavours. There’s a butterscotch note too, but it’s not over-done; a vein of acidity running through it and an almondy finish. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again because it’s...
ColourWhite
RegionItata
GrowerPandolfi Price
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2021
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodePAP321
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, Josephine Pinot Noir, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, 2021
As the vines here age, this wine has become more refined: all into French oak, about a quarter new. This retains attractively ripe, overt strawberry and cherry fruit flavours, but is less oaky than previously. With that comes improved aromatics - that sense of expansion and interest on the palate - and also a little savouriness. Appealing, classy and complete. Now-2027
The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, which translates as Heaven on Earth, rises prettily from just west of Hermanus. When we...
ColourRed
RegionHemel-en-Aarde
GrowerDomaine des Dieux
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2021
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
DietaryVegan
CodeDDD621
Domaine des Dieux, Hemel-en-Aarde
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 days but cooler nights - have...
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
Hoddles Creek Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2024
Franco d’Anna’s family owns ten hectares of Pinot Noir, with five clones planted. Winemaking is determinedly non-interventionist: some whole bunches are put in the tank; almost always fermented with wild yeasts, without additions of enzymes or acid; and bottled without fining or filtration. This is a cool climate wine - note in particular the lowish 13.2% alcohol level - reflecting the influence of both the chilly southern ocean and the altitude on the family’s vineyards in the highest...
ColourRed
RegionYarra Valley
GrowerHoddles Creek
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2024
ABV 13.2%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
DietaryVegan
CodeHOD624
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
James Halliday
James Halliday is a renowned Australian wine writer, critic, and winemaker, widely recognised as one of the most influential figures in the Australian wine industry. He has a long and distinguished career that spans several decades, during which he has authored or co-authored over 40 books on wine. His work includes major contributions to prestigious wine publications like the Larousse...
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Cecilia, Pinot Noir, Ceres, 2024
The Ceres Plateau at around 1,000 metres has only recently been spotted as offering potential for excellent Pinot Noir. Experienced and respected wine maker Cerina van Niekerk sourced fruit here for her Cecilia label. This is crafted in a classically Burgundian manner: hand-picked grapes are naturally fermented in large open-top barrels with 10% whole bunch included. After a gentle press the wine rests in old oak for 14 months before bottling. This expertly treads the line between the ripe...
ColourRed
RegionCeres
GrowerCecilia
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2024
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeCEC724
Cecilia, Rawsonville
Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and the sales of these wines supports the Cecilia Foundation which provides music education and therapy to underprivileged children and adults in communities and schools across the Cape. It’s a very good cause underpinned by excellent winemaking.
Cerina sources the wines from farms and parcels across the Cape matching grape and...
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
Jancis Robinson
We get super excited when Jancis Robinson (or one of her team) write about our wine!
Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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Burgundy in the New World
Includes two bottles of each of the below wines
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
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
