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Kim Drake

Wine Curator

“When a winemaker gets the wine right, it is pure joy, like sipping a wonderfully painted artwork from the Louvre.” These are the words of Kim Drake, Londolozi’s Procurement Manager turned part-time Sommelier. Kim’s love of wine first started developing in 2010, shortly ...

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Thanks Kim. I love all the suggestions. Which is your favourite?

Now you’ve asked me a question I can’t answer. I don’t particularly have a favourite as I believe there is a wine for every occasion, meal, mood, temperature, etc. Different wines go well with different atmospheres, and each wine has its place. But I do have preferences when it comes to different wines, I definitely enjoy a lightly oaked, crisp and refreshing Chardonnay such as the Oak Valley Chardonnay or a fresh, fruity Sauvignon Blanc such as the Strandveld Sauvignon Blanc with firm acidity on hot summers days or a nice easy drinking Bordeaux-Style such as the Hermanuspietersfontein Kleinboet for cool winter evenings.

Jill Grady
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Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions! I’ve heard so much about Hartenberg’s ‘The Stork’ Shiraz, but sadly, it is very difficult to get here in Canada, so I look forward to trying it when we are there at Londolozi next. I agree with Kate and Kate though, Graham Beck Brut N/V is excellent and recently I gave away a nice bottle of French Champagne but hung onto my last bottle of Graham Beck, which is my absolute favourite!

Awesome blog. Love the choice of wine.

Michael Klauber
Guest

Wow, the wine lovers (and local experts!) at Londolozi have great taste! I love all the “top picks” and we can’t wait to return and enjoy them with all of you. Graham Beck sparkling is served by-the-glass at our restaurant all the time and is a huge hit with our guests!

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