Flagstone - Writer's Block

So, for those of you who didn't know, Pinotage is a Proudly South African product! Pinotage is a red varietal that was cultivated right here in SA, back in 1925, as a cross between Pinot Noir & Cinsault vines. Back then, Cinsault was more commonly called Hermitage. And rightly so, Pinotage was born. 

It's always exciting to see winemakers doing amazing things with this varietal. The team at Flagstone & winemaker; Gerhard Swart has been hard at work perfecting the Writer's Block. The new 2018 vintage is available & we had a taste.

A bit of background; the Writer's Block Pinotage has been crafted from a single vineyard block, that's been planted in an exceptional area. And winemaker Gerhard Swart believes that everything about the site is special. 

A rich ruby red colour fills your glass, whilst ripe dark red fruits initially touch the nose. Blackberries & plums, followed by a bit of dark chocolate & mocha, leaving you with slight herbaceous hints of mint. 

On the lips, a very elegant full bodied wine, that is rich, yet balanced with flavours of almost overripe strawberries & black cherries. Hints of oak soften the wine out beautifully & leave you with some of that dark chocolate & vanilla aftertaste. 

A seriously bold wine that is beautifully easy drinking & that is going to age very well & will go very well with rich red meats & game. 

Check out the Flagstone Writer's Block Pinotage here.

12 Days of Christmas - Day 10

and on the 10th day of Christmas...
... on my Christmas Wishlist

Ryan Keys - 

Pinotage Oud Eu de Parfum.


So a while back I had heard that designer, Ryan Keys from Keys Fashion would be launching his very own fragrance. With the opening of the Keys Fashion store at Hyde Park Corner, we were able to sample the very 1st fragrance from Ryan Keys - Pinotage Oud Eu de Parfum. 

A Proudly South African fragrance which is produced and bottled in 100ml bottles has been inspired by South African sweet Pinotage grapes, being the top note. With this, it shares the exotic Oud & Ylang-Ylang. Red berries, vanilla & a touch of spices balances out the fragrance perfectly. This Eau de Parfum has long lasting properties and is most definitely a fragrance of passion and unforgettable moments as Ryan says.

Time to grab your very own 100ml bottle. Retailing at R1500.00 a bottle, you can get your hands on one at either Keys Fashion in Hyde Park Corner or at the Keys Fashion store in Parkhurst, Johannesburg.

I am super excited to share that I am the owner of the very 1st bottle of Ryan Keys - Pinotage Oud Eau de Parfum that has been sold and it is now nestled safely under my Christmas Tree.