Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé

“We came by night to the Fortunate Isles, And lay like fish Under the net of our kisses.”  — Pablo Neruda

The color on the Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé is stunning salmon-rose, like a sunset on the Cape.  The [...]

Ken Forrester 2007 Stellenbosch Petit Chenin

“Most dreams of glory are safe because we never venture to put them into practice.” — Charles Curothe

Ken Forrester 2007 Stellenbosch Petit Chenin is currently the best selling white at the Wine Loft. I was a little skeptical, as chenin blanc has a lingering bad rep from the 1970’s (think [...]

Zaràfa Sauvignon Blanc 2008

 People spend too much time tasting wine; not enough time drinking it — Andre Tchelistcheff

  

This is a terrific South African little wine.  Last year when California had its seven month summer, I went through cases of this wine.  It’s crisp, light and bright. High acid and citrus.  Because of its high acid level, Zaràfa’s perfect to [...]

Sebeka

“Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”   – Desmond Tutu

Sebeka Cabernet-Pinotage 2007

Sebeka Shiraz-Pinotage Cape Blend 2007

I first heard about Sebeka last fall from the “Wine Harlots Atlantic Division.”  Atlantic raved about the quality to price ratio and strongly advised me [...]