Bought this wine at the local store...I cant say that it a wonderful sparkling wine but it is average.

The winemaker is Jeff Grier and the Villiera vineyards are in the Stellenbosch Region in Capetown.

This wine has undergone a second fermentation and yeast maturation in the bottle. By a process of remuage and degorgement , the sediment has been removed without filtration. The traditional method results in rich yeastiness along with fine mousse introducing the clean, flavourful palate and lingering finish of a top quality sparkling wine.

Joyful, rich pink colour, cascading bubbles and the full rich flavour of Pinot Noir combined with the elegance of Chardonnay and the uniqueness of Pinotage providing the colour.

This South African wine is grown and made on the Alto wine estate in Stellenbosch. The Alto estate, for generations known as the red wine farm in the Boland, nestles along the northen slopes of the Helderberg Mountain near Stellenbosch. Only red grape varieties grow at the Alto and although the production increases annually, it has never yet satisfied the demand.

This wine has aromas of juicy blackberries and a hint of mint, the Alto Cabernet Saugvigon is a classic. The sweet cherries on the palette are balanced by the smooth oaky tannis that suggest an excellent ageing potential.

Robust red meats will be perfect partners to this limited release wine. This Cabernet contains 14% alchohol and is a wonderful wine for special occasions.

This is a classic South African wine made and bottled in a wineyard in Franschhoek Cape Town.

The winemaker is Achim von Arnim. The nose has both citrus and underlying red berry flavours. The Chardonnay provides creaminess and the Pinot Noir intensity. The finish is long and firm. This wine has a style and character to complement rich and full-bodied meat and fish.

This is a crisp unwooded wine and has an alcohol percentage of 12.5%.

The first time I had a taste for this wine was when we went to Red Ivory Game Lodge in Hartebeestpoort dam for a short holiday. I had this wine with some FANTASTIC food that was made a chef at the lodge.

It is a wonderful wine and worth buying for any occasion.

Save up to 50% on some of the wines at Spring wine festival at Tesco..

There are a few great offers and it is worth getting some of these wines on offer.

Happy shopping..

I can’t imagine why anyone would call their wine Fat Bastard..The wine is produced in the southern part of France (by two men, Thierry Boudinard and Guy Anderson). The name came about after winemaker Thierry remarked to Guy, “now zat iz what you call eh phet bast-ard” in reference to how full-bodied the wine tasted.

I recently became more interested in drinking Chardonnay's and aware of the differences in the tastes and quality of the different wines.

This Chardonnay is full bodied and has a wonderful color and rich, round palate. When I initially saw the name of the wine, I must admit I was a bit spectacle about how it would taste, but to my surprise it is an absolute wonderfully finished wine. It is definitely on the favorites list for me.

It is a perfect match with a variety of cheeses, poultry and cream sauce pastas, or when relaxing with friends and family. I had this wine on its own while socialising with friends and it is easy to drink, maybe too easy...