James Sedgwick distillery

 James Sedgwick distillery 16 August 2025 48/60

Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine	Three ships 17 year old
Varietal	Single malt
Price	only 240 bottles, R1400
Aroma	Toffee, liquorice
Colour	Gold
Taste	Light peat
Overall Rating (/20)	18
Winery rating (/20)	17
Vintage	2008
Alcohol %	14.5%

Ayama

 Ayama  9 August 2025 47/60

One of the best tastings ever. Giuseppe gave us an impassioned presentation. Their wines were great, and it was hard to choose between the top 3.

Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine	Carignan
Varietal	Carignan
Price	R240
Aroma	Leather earthy
Colour	Black
Taste	Cherry, black fruit
Overall Rating (/20)	18
Winery rating (/20)	18
Vintage	2023
Alcohol %	14%

Doran Wines

 Doran  46/60 9 August 2025

Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine	Iosa
Varietal	Shiraz
Price	R150
Aroma	Pepper, dark fruit
Colour	Black
Taste	Dark fruit
Overall Rating (/20)	14
Winery rating (/20)	13
Vintage	2023
Alcohol %	14%

Du Toitskloof

 Du Toitskloof   27 July 2025  45/60

To end off a stunning weekend we stopped at the winery on the way home. Great views and setting, but a bit commercialized. Even though we bought a case of wine they still charged for every tasting. The wines are presented well on a selection sheet but choosing just 4 out of 30 is tricky. 

Was pleasant though in the winter sun.

Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine	Du Toitskloof Heritage Chenin Blanc
Varietal	Chenin Blanc
Price	R80
Aroma	Cut grass
Colour	Clear
Taste	Tropical
Overall Rating (/20)	15
Winery rating (/20)	11
Vintage	2025
Alcohol %	12.5%

De Wet

 De Wet 26 July 2025    44/60

Luffly little farm in the mountains. We even could taste 6 Dogs Gin while here. Good whites and also good reds. 

Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine	Merlot
Varietal	Merlot
Price	R76
Aroma	Pepper and bay leaf
Colour	Black
Taste	Plum and Black currants
Overall Rating (/20)	15
Winery rating (/20)	15
Vintage	2024
Alcohol %	13%