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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Derek Kilpin retweeted
Lekker to catch up with a few legends today… @KurtOfficial and @GreatDomaines and of course Fortunato Mazzone! The Rousseau Burg and Roulot simply epic! 🍷💪🏻🇿🇦
La Paulée du Cap 2025. A big celebration of the wines of Burgundy is happening with us on the 31st of May @Marble_SA .If you are obsessed or just a little fascinated by the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from this French region-join us! A few seats left youtube.com/watch?v=lWy_V1Y5…
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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
Good to hear that the Tempus Chenin showing well. Pity about the quality of the game though!
A fabulous pair of @SadieFamilyWine last night… a juicy Tempus Chenin Blanc 2019 from Paarl fruit made exclusively for @GreatDomaines and a classy Treinspoor Tinta Barocca 2018. Both perfect with a braai before watching the Ireland v @AllBlacks rugby game. 💥🍷🏉
Going to be good fun this. Grenache all round!
Cape wine lovers! 🍷 Join us Friday, Nov 1st, for an exclusive wine experience with David Sadie & Spain’s Curro Bareño at Noop, Paarl. Limited seats—R995 (incl. light lunch). ⏰ 13h00. Email to book: [email protected]
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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.
Loved it! Roll on next year.
Game, set, match!
Last week’s men’s singles Wimbledon final was poised to be settled in style with Champagne Lanson 🥂
Here’s a look back to the play on the day.
@champagnelanson @padelandsocialclub
Derek Kilpin retweeted
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…
This is going to be proper fun! Hope to see as many of the champagne, tennis, padel and wine-lovers join us as possible. Also serving some other special bottles of wine from GD on the day.
Sunday 14 July, join us at Padel and Social in Birdhaven for a padel-on tournament. Stay on, or join us at 2pm, to enjoy an outdoor screening of the Wimbledon Men’s Final with Champagne Lanson picnic style. WhatsApp 066 569 3561 or click: quicket.co.za/events/257921-…\
Derek Kilpin retweeted
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
Derek Kilpin retweeted
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
Phew, another big decrease in EP price with Mouton Rothschild 2023 being released . 37% down on last years price. That’s pretty significant. Now to see how much of a difference it makes with the uptake from the market…..
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
Derek Kilpin retweeted
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.
Domaine Bonneau du Martray adding Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru to their offering will be a very interesting chapter to watch unfold…..
Derek Kilpin retweeted
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
