Basically, the name refers to the Empire of Stellenbosch in all its wine might, striking back against the Swartland revolutionaries. If you're not aware of the Swartland wine revolution, there...
A small site of Chardonnay, striking the ideal balance between those rich, textured styles of Chardonnay, and ones with electrifying acidity and freshness. Prioritising the fruit characteristics, Eric ages in...
Champagne Irroy Extra Brut because you always need a magnum of Champagne in the fridge. This sparkling wine has a pretty cool story. Originally founded in 1820 and a member of the...
With Wiston Estate's Blanc de Noirs 2010 being named the 'Supreme Champion' at the inaugural Wine GB Awards, and its Cuvée 2013 being named the UK’s Best Sparkling Wine in the...
Crafted using méthode traditionnelle - the same technique used for Champagne - just with less time on the lees. This gives the same wonderful breadyness (is that a word?) as...
Champagne Irroy Brut Rosé NV because you always need Champagne in the fridge. This sparkling wine has a pretty cool story. Originally founded in 1820 and a member of the...
Blanc de blancs style, meaning just white grapes, in this case 100% Chardonnay. Very much Champagne in style, with a long ageing of two years on the lees. Opulent and...
Louis Jadot 'Cellier du Valvan' Chablis is a very elegant Chablis that is bursting with white flowers and stone fruits aromas. Round and subtle on the palate, this wine has a...
Chardonnay tends to have a bad rep, and sometimes rightly so. The versatility of the grape, that was once its endearing attribute, then soon became its downfall, as swathes of overly-oaked, insanely buttery bottles flooded the...