Amore e Magia Brunello di Montalcino Podere Le Ripi 2018Podere Le Ripi is a biodynamic estate on the eastern side of Montalcino, where Sangiovese grows on a mix of sandstone and clay that tends to give wines both structure and aromatic lift. Their Brunello Amore e Magia comes from some of their higher elevation vineyards and is made in a distinctly traditional style, with long, slow ageing that emphasises purity over oak imprint. The 2018 opens with a luminous ruby colour shifting toward garnet at the rim.

It is very food friendly

Bright ruby in colour

This is a sublime Cabernet Sauvignon

The valley is a quick one-hour drive from Cape Town

demonstrating a fearless spirit in both the vineyard and the cellar

Foxglove Zinfandel is brought to you by Varner Wines

They are now entirely certified organic from the 2022 vintage onwards

blending freshness with complexity

combining the excellence of producers

with over 50 hectares under vines

this has a lovely plump mid-palate with plenty of moreish fruit and an open

With additional 20 months of aging in bottles