Andrew Williams Wine

Every year, the high point of my trip to South Africa is a visit to Anthony and Olive Hamilton Russell in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, near Hermanus. The location is stunning, the hospitality is second to none, and the wines are fantastic. Anthony is something of a perfectionist, and this is reflected in his wines. Both his Pinot Noir and his Chardonnay are, deliberately, very Burgundian in style, and they both just ooze class. I have now managed to secure a small parcel of his wines, and I cannot recommend them enough. These are undoubtedly great wines.

Chardonnay 2009 - Tightly structured minerality, with a hint of nuttiness developing. This has all the class of top Burgundy at a fraction of the price. £113.40 per case of 6

Pinot Noir, 2008 - Rich sweet fruit, with a hint of truffles and a savoury "sous bois" character just starting to develop. Again, comparable to 1er Cru Burgundy. £152.58 per case of 6

Great Champagne Offers from Roger Brun.  
The Brun family has been involved in Champagne production for generations. Their press house, in Ay, handles the crucial pressing process for firms such as Bollinger and Krug. In addition to the pressoir, the family owns several excellent vinyards in and around Ay, from which they produce superb, hand-crafted champagnes. I am currently offering two excellent champagnes from this highly respected grower and winemaker. Silver medal winner at IWC.

Brut Grande Réserve, NV £121.24 per case of 6, including delivery
A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier, from 1er Cru vineyards around Ay. This is a well balanced champagne, with good fruit character and refreshing acidity.

Brut Rosé 1er Cru £128.38 per case of 6, including delivery
Produced using the classic maceration technique, this champagne has an unbelievably vibrant colour. It is packed with beautiful red fruit flavours, and has a delightfully fresh finish. A truly stunning, and unique rosé.