The phrase South African Champagne is one that wine lovers often use when searching for premium sparkling wine from the Cape. While Champagne itself can only come from the Champagne region of France, the term has become a popular way to describe wine some of South Africa’s world-class traditional-method sparkling wines. These wines, officially made […]
South African Shiraz has become one of the most exciting and distinctive red wine styles on the global stage. Known for its bold fruit, savoury complexity, and remarkable sense of place, Shiraz from South Africa offers wine lovers an exceptional alternative to more familiar wines from Australia and Europe. From rich, powerful bottlings to refined, […]
South African Sparkling Wine has emerged as one of the most exciting categories in the global wine landscape. Offering elegance, complexity, and outstanding value, these wines rival some of the world’s most famous sparkling styles while retaining a distinctive sense of place. From celebratory occasions to refined food pairings, Sparkling Wine from South Africa is […]
South Africa boasts a vibrant and diverse wine culture, rich with distinctive regions, innovative winemakers and world-class wines that continue to surprise and delight international palates. Among these treasures, The Chocolate Block stands out as a true icon — a wine that marries Bordeaux heritage with South African flair and has become a benchmark for […]
Brian Marshall is a lifelong wine enthusiast and has been actively engaged in commercial activities in the wine industry for the last twenty years.
He has end to end knowledge of the business having owned a vineyard in Italy, imported wine into the UK, sold as a wholesaler to retail outlets, owned a successful wine retail outlet, and now has multiple online wine businesses.
