Happy International Viognier Day! Today we celebrate the unique and complex character of this beautiful white grape variety. With its floral, fruity aromas and flavours, it makes for a standout choice for those seeking a refreshing and aromatic wine. At Frontier Fine Wines one of our favourite Viognier’s is the Philip Shaw The Dreamer from […]

At the 2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition Annual Awards Banquet, held at London’s iconic Roundhouse on the 29th of September, Jordan Wine Estate was awarded the trophy for the White Wine Producer of the Year. Jordan was one of five wineries shortlisted for the White Wine Producer Trophy together with producers from France, New […]

Kanonkop Wine Estate was once again the centre of attention at the annual IWSC (International Wine & Spirits Competition) awards ceremony on Thursday, September 29, when they were awarded the trophy for Red Wine Producer of the Year 2022. Located in South Africa’s famed wine region, Stellenbosch, Kanonkop has 95 hectares under vine. Pinotage and […]

The International Wine Challenge, the world’s most influential, impartial and rigorously judged wine competition, has announced the results of its 2022 competition, with medals being awarded to wine producing countries across the globe, from Spain and New Zealand to India and Georgia. Thousands of wines from over 50 countries entered the competition which was judged […]

On Tuesday 10th May 2022, Frontier Fine Wines was privileged enough to attend Kanonkop’s landmark vertical tasting of their renowned Black Label Pinotage in London at 67 Pall Mall. This is the first time that these wines have ever been tasted together, and provided those attending the unique opportunity to appreciate the evolution of this […]

Amrita is an ancient Indian word meaning “Nectar of the Gods” , a drink that bestowed immortality. The spotlight this month is on one of our newest wineries, Golden Amrita, a family owned company owned by the Liu family that for many generations has produced the finest quality aged Pu’er vintage teas in Yunnan province […]

Today, the 2nd of September, the wine world celebrates the undisputed king of red varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon – the most widely planted red grape variety in the world. To celebrate International Cabernet Sauvignon Day, we have focused our attention on Cabernet Sauvignon specifically from the Stellenbosch region in South Africa and to highlight the […]

2021 sees Cap Classique celebrate 50 years of producing South Africa’s leading sparkling wine – a milestone in the country’s proud 360-year winemaking history. What are Cap Classique wines and why are they special? South Africa’s premium Cap Classique sparkling wines have been bottle-fermented and crafted in the Méthode Champenoise, producing wines which rival Champagne […]

For over three decades, Graham Beck has proudly been recognised as one of the foremost Cap Classique producers – crafting South Africa’s finest sparkling wines.   Now, for the first time , you can enjoy a selection from Graham Beck’s award-winning portfolio available exclusively at Frontier Fine Wines. Click here to discover the sheer essence of […]

Neal Martin, well respected wine critic from Vinous has just released his latest South African report – Finding Cool Sunshine: South Africa. Approximately 250 wines were sampled for his report and showcase the quality of wine being produced by South Africa today. Below is a list of the 90+ points scoring wines in our South […]

The concept of Ernie Els Wines was born out of friendship between golfing legend Ernie Els and Jean Engelbrecht (owner of Rust en Vrede Wine Estate) in 1999. As one of South Africa’s leading ambassadors and most recognizable faces in the world of sport, it was fitting that Ernie should choose Stellenbosch to produce his […]

Situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, in the heart of South Africa’s most famous wine region Stellenbosch, Ken Forrester vineyards are commonly referred to as the ‘Home of Chenin Blanc’. The historic farm Scholtzenhof is one of the oldest wine farms in the Western Cape and was originally granted as Zandbergh in 1689.  […]