Jul 7, 2011 Posted by Chris

Imbibe Sommelier Wine Awards 2011

There’s been quite a lot written about the slide in South African wine sales in the UK off trade and supermarket sectors over the past year. This is not a unique situation. However on a positive note, we’ve seen the strong performance in the on-trade, where the bargain basement prices are not as prevalent as the high street and where the story behind many South African wines can be... read more

Mar 30, 2011 Posted by Chris

Sweet temptations and contemplations

I was recently fortunate enough to receive two bottles of sweet wine from some South African friends who were visiting London. Sweet wines always seem like a good idea as a gift and are generally appreciated. But now I am trying to figure out where and when to open them. Granted, it’s not the worst predicament to be faced with! The one is the 2002 vintage of the famous Vin de Constance from... read more