by Pieter Walser | Jun 27, 2013 | Testimonials
Can you believe this; 93 points for a Breedekloof Cinsaut by UK wine writer, Tim Atkin in his 2012 South African wine report. He tasted over 700 South African wines. See what he had to say below. “2011 BLANKbottle My Koffer Pieter Walser specialises in small...
by Pieter Walser | Jun 27, 2013 | Testimonials
Around twice a year, I visit the Swig world HQ (an office in Chiswick, west London) and taste some of the most delicious wines known to humanity. Next day I consult my notes, and realise that it is going to be almost impossible to make a choice. They are too good, too...
by Pieter Walser | Jun 27, 2013 | Blog
With the 2013 harvest done and dusted, I thought I might share some useless BLANKbottle harvest facts with you. This year during harvest, which lasted about 10 weeks, I … …picked thirty (30!) different blocks of grapes all over the Western Cape –...
by Pieter Walser | Jun 24, 2013 | Testimonials
Unusual reds win the cold war The Spaniard 2011 A winning Paarl blend of, yes, mostly Spanish varieties though the label gives the better known French names: carignan, mourvèdre, grenache, and cinsaut. Packed with ripe savoury deliciousness, gently firm – but not...
by Pieter Walser | Jun 23, 2013 | Blog
My apologies for being so quiet! Since we last spoke, bottling, harvest, labeling of my new wines and a quick marketing/scouting trip to Europe has kept me on the run. But the season to share my stories with you is here and I look forward to hearing how you’ve...