Running Great Domaines- a fine wine importer that focuses on directly importing/distributing fine European wines,Coravin & Zalto glasses for the RSA market
Johannesburg
Joined March 2011
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Lekker to catch up with a few legends today… @KurtOfficial and @GreatDomaines and of course Fortunato Mazzone! The Rousseau Burg and Roulot simply epic! 🍷💪🏻🇿🇦
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Big news! 🍷 Our new Great Domaines website is almost here! Discover fine wines & enjoy seamless ordering. 🎉 Be the first to know & access exclusive offers – DM us your email to subscribe! #GreatDomaines #WebsiteLaunch
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Join us for an evening of story telling with Pieter Walser and Francois Hannekom of @Blankbottle and Samaritaan. Book your spot - quicket.co.za/organisers/143…
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It's International Pinot Noir Day!🍷Burgundy in France is both the spiritual home and holy grail of Pinot Noir (and Chardonnay). We have been in the midst of our annual allocation campaign for the 2021 vintage of Burgundy wines.
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First half of the sporting afternoon delivered in style. Alcaraz on another level today; such a mesmerising talent. Thanks @GreatDomaines for a terrific afternoon with Champagne Lanson; now for round two in Berlin, and the Spanish double…
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It is always a privilege to share such great wines with friends and colleagues. Thanks to Great Domaines for organising this unforgettable lunch. @GreatDomainesSA
@ljadot – at Cape Town, South Africa
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Alheit Vineyards Vintage 2023 release tasting
My first words to Chris Alheit this morning after the tasting, when he turned around to ask my feedback on his new releases was, RESPECT no other words.
A Private tasting this morning at Great Domaines, the room felt like we were – at Sandton, South Africa
Derek Kilpin retweeted
We are very excited to welcome husband-and-wife team Chris and Suzaan of Alheit Vineyards, to the Great Domaines family of producers in Gauteng. The Alheits share a similar philosophy to 1 which is central to most of the producers in our portfolio: a focus on terroir. – at Hout Bay, South Africa
Derek Kilpin retweeted
One to seek out: chance to sample a range of unusual wines from abroad (on this occasion, Hungarian furmint and some Loire delight amongst them). Thanks Andrew Shelly and @GreatDomainesSA - wine horizons broadened a little more, and happily so. #DRLW
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The ridiculously likeable @AlexStarey touches down in Johannesburg, armed with new @keermont single vineyard releases. Non-identical twin syrahs (appreciably different Topside and Steepside), glorious cabernet franc, and benchmark Riverside chenin blanc. Coming soon on #DRLW.
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A different take on cabernet franc: if big, bold styles with appreciable use of oak are what you’re used to, then Domaine des Closiers offers a striking counterpoint. Elegant, floral, and with a short but captivating history. Thanks @GreatDomainesSA for the introduction. #DRLW
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This week’s wine highlight: joining @Yquem_Official cellar master Tony El Khawand for a dip into the history of the iconic sweet wine, and a taste of selected vintages, from the bright, sharp new vintage, to the rich and layered ‘84. Catch Tony on #DRLW, coming soon. #NGF
Derek Kilpin retweeted
The labels are heavy metal, the wines are choirs of angels. Yesterday, we revealed the latest domaine to join the GD family and shared a maiden offer on the wines. #weingutknoll #austrianwine #grunerweltliner #riesling
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This Friday, we will unveil another new producer that has joined GD. A bottle of the producer’s wine pictured here, inside the sock. First person to guess who the producer is will get a complimentary bottle. Stay tuned for clues.
#GreatDomaines #ExplorersOfFineWine
Derek Kilpin retweeted
In anticipation of our release offer tomorrow, we wanted to share a clue. GD already imports wine from this country, but from this particular region, it is our very first producer! We think many in the Swartland fraternity will be pleased with this addition. Until tomorrow!
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Time for some more exciting news.
Thurs 5 Oct, we will unveil another new producer that has joined the GD family. Bottle of the producer’s wine pictured here. Keep an eye out over the next two days for clues. First person to guess correctly, gets a complimentary bottle.
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Gauteng! This October, two not-to-be-missed wine experiences happening. Tuesday 10 Oct, an evening focussed on a curated selection of red Bordeaux. Wednesday 11 Oct a walk-around tasting of the new releases from @DamasceneV & @moyameakerwine Book: howler.co.za/organisers/1184…
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Earlier this month, @timatkin published his SA 2023 Special Report which saw Jean Smit of @DamasceneV & @moyameakerwine receive no less than SEVEN wines being awarded 94 points or more! Wed 11 Oct, in Joburg Jean will be here as guests get to taste the 22s
howler.co.za/Damascene2022vi…
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So, who is the new producer we asked you to have a guess at? Here it is! Well done to @jamiegoode @emilejoubert and @Coetzee_Leon for guessing correctly! Look out for our release offer tomorrow on our maiden consignment of Buçaco from Palace Hotel Bussaco.
#bussaco #buçaco
