The wine region of Lutzville Valley is located in the region of Olifants River of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine The Diamond Collection or the Domaine Fryer's Cove produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lutzville Valley are Ruby-cabernet, Pinotage and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lutzville Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, dried fruit or vegetal.
In the mouth of Lutzville Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Lutzville Valley, producing 15 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lutzville Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
A six-litre bottle of The Setting Wines’ ‘Glass Slipper Vineyard’ Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 fetched $1m during the Carnivale du Vin auction and gala dinner held during the Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s annual fundraising weekend this month. The sale makes the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon one of the most expensive wines ever sold at auction. ‘We are humbled to be able to offer $1 million to the Emeril Lagasse Foundation and its efforts to support youth,’ said Don Steiner, who bought the six-litre Nap ...
Not so long ago, most Hermitage was a blend of different vineyards from across the hill. However, since the 1990s we’ve seen an increasing range of single-vineyard wines being made. Getting a handle on the most important sites will help guide you to a style you enjoy, and even if you prefer blended wines, becoming familiar with the individual Hermitage lieux-dits will enrich your drinking experience. Scroll down to see Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for seven wines from Hermitage lie ...
André Hugel was an 11th generation member of Famille Hugel, one of the region’s most influential and highly-regarded wine families. The Hugel family settled in the town of Riquewihr, located in the heart of Alsace, all the way back in 1639. André ran Famille Hugel along with his brothers, Jean and Georges, as it developed into one of the world’s top producers. It owns 30 hectares (ha) of prime plots in the Haut-Rhin area, half of which are classified as Grand Cru, and it buys grapes from a furth ...
