Tim Atkin on one of the Cape’s finest categories: white blends

‘South African white blends are some of the most exciting and best value wines in the New World,’ says Tim Atkin.
In a recent article for the Drinks Business, the UK critic and Master of Wine explored the rise of the country’s white blends. According to Atkin, the maiden vintage of Alheit Cartology was a milestone in the history of Cape wine as it highlighted the incredible potential of old vines, whilst also emphasising the fact that ‘South Africa’s best wines are its white blends’. Visit www.thedrinksbusiness.com to read the full article.
Atkin’s favourite blends include:
2011 Miles Mossop Saskia – R215
2013 Sadie Family Skerpioen – R250
2012 Sadie Family Palladius – R515
2013 Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse – R175
To order any of these remarkable whites, email [email protected] or follow the links above.


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