
Dec
22
Spotlight on the Swartland Revolution: Sadie Family Old Vine Series Treinspoor 2013
Though Swartland is best known for its red blends and its Syrahs, because of its exceptional diversity of old-vine material, there are some impressively old vines of obscure varieties that
Posted in: $40-$60, Excellent, Other, South African Wine, Swartland Revolution, Tinta Barroca | By Shea

Nov
28
Spotlight on the Swartland Revolution: A. A. Badenhorst Red Wine 2012
Swartland’s old-vine material seems to permit two approaches to red wine. The first is single variety wines made mostly from Syrah, focused on expressing the unique amalgam of that grape’s
Posted in: Cinsault, Excellent, Grenache, Mourvedre, Other, Shiraz, South African Wine, Swartland Revolution, Tinta Barroca | By Shea
Oct
5
Spotlight on Portuguese Dry Wine: Quinta do Roriz Prazo de Roriz 2006
After a long hiatus, the Portuguese spotlight continues. I rarely review entry level wines, which is a shame given that simple wines often bring far greater pleasure and drinkability than
Posted in: $20-$30, Portuguese Dry Wine, Portuguese Wine, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacionale, Very Good | By Shea