“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” ― William Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Sonnets. Summer in the UK may feel like it’s slipping away, but here at Museum Wines we’re not quite ready to let it go. That’s why for one week only, we’re giving you 20% off all of our carefully curated rosés. Think of…
We’ve Landed in Salisbury! After more than a decade of trading from our converted barn in Tarrant Hinton, Museum Wines is thrilled to announce that our brand-new warehouse store in Salisbury is now open. You’ll find us at Unit 2, Paxton Business Centre – right next door to Pritchett’s Butcher – open 9am–5pm Monday to…
A Rare Swartland Treasure — Jasper Wickens’ Favourite Vintage at £18.99 “Once you’re here, you don’t want to be anywhere else.” – Jasper Wickens There’s something magnetic about the Swartland – its raw soils, its independent spirit, its refusal to play by anyone else’s rules. And no one captures that “Swartlandness” better than Jasper Wickens.…
Introducing Longridge: Helderberg Purity Meets Biodynamic Precision New from South Africa – the soulful, biodynamic wines of Longridge We’re thrilled to welcome Longridge Wines to the Museum Wines portfolio – a producer whose work on the slopes of Stellenbosch’s Helderberg mountain represents some of the most exciting and soulful winemaking coming out of South Africa…
“My philosophy is simple: I want to make wines that I like and can make without any restrictions or guidelines.” – Jasper Raats. The Jasper Raats range, crafted by the acclaimed Longridge winemaker, is a collection of single-vineyard wines from small, carefully chosen parcels in the Helderberg. Sometimes stylistically unexpected, these wines push boundaries—both for…
They’ve just landed – new vintage releases from one of South Africa’s most iconic estates: Lanzerac. Founded in 1692 and renamed in the 1920s by the formidable Mrs. Elizabeth English, Lanzerac is steeped in history—but it’s best known for making it. In 1961, the estate released the world’s first bottled Pinotage, forever securing its place…
We’re thrilled to welcome another bold new South African name to the Museum Wines portfolio—Van Hunks, a premium sparkling brand steeped in Cape folklore and fizzing with personality. Inspired by the legendary Jan van Hunks, retired sea captain, notorious pipe smoker, and accidental challenger to the Devil himself, this Stellenbosch-based brand brings a spirited new…
South Africa is producing some of the most thrilling white wines in the world right now—and we’ve just taken receipt of two of the finest new releases at an exceptional price. 🌿 Stark-Condé Field Blend 2024 95 Points & Gold Medal | Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 From the singular Jonkershoek Valley, this certified organic…
We’re proud to announce the arrival of the maiden releases of New Dawn Wines – the long-anticipated solo project from acclaimed winemaker Rüdger van Wyk. After leaving Stark-Condé in 2023, Rüdger has launched his own range that reflects not only his exceptional talent but a new era in South African wine – bold, inclusive, and…
We’re thrilled to introduce a true icon of South African winemaking to the Museum Wines portfolio: Beeslaar Wines, the personal label of legendary winemaker Abrie Beeslaar, who spent 23 vintages at the helm of Kanonkop and was named IWSC International Winemaker of the Year no less than four times. Crafted with his wife Jeanne, Beeslaar…
Now Pouring: Hazendal Rosé by Kiara Scott — £18.99 We’re delighted to welcome Hazendal Estate to the Museum Wines portfolio, and with it, the luminous return of Kiara Scott. Formerly of Brookdale and now head winemaker at the historic Hazendal Estate in the Bottelary Hills of Stellenbosch, Kiara made history in 2024 as the first…
A Chenin Worth Hunting Down + New Cinsault Just Landed We’re thrilled to share that the Natte Valleij Axle Chenin Blanc 2024 has just been named Jancis Robinson MW’s Wine of the Week, with critic Tamlyn Currin calling it “a wine worth hunting down.” A benchmark for New Wave South African white wine, this latest…
“When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.” – Rodney Dangerfield. As we seal the final boxes and prepare for our next chapter in Salisbury, one last opportunity remains for you to cellar truly remarkable wines at unrepeatable prices. The Moving Day Sale closes at midnight on 31st…
Big Move, Big Scores: Jasper Wickens Shines in the Swartland We may be up to our ears in boxes as we make the move to Salisbury this week, but some news is simply too good to ignore. Greg Sherwood MW has just published his latest set of scores for Jasper Wickens’ Swartland wines – and…
A wine competition that actually matters. Earlier this year, Tamlyn Currin of Jancisrobinson.com travelled to Paarl, South Africa as one of three international judges at the Investec Trophy Wine Show 2025. She has since written about the experience for the magazine, calling it “profoundly different from most wine competitions”, a showcase not only of South…
After the huge response to our recent release of Rudger van Wyk’s 96-point OG Chenin Blanc 2024, we’re delighted to introduce the next chapter in his New Dawn story, the New Dawn Red Blend 2024 (Greg Sherwood MW – 92 points). A vibrant and accessible Cape red, it’s crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Grenache, Cinsault…
After over a decade of operating from our converted barn in Tarrant Hinton, we’re excited to announce that Museum Wines is relocating to Salisbury this September. The move presents a unique opportunity: our new offices and warehouse store will be located right next door to Pritchett’s Butcher at Unit 2, Paxton Business Centre. Together, we’ll…
Milner Keeps Stacking Scores: Stellenbosch Cinsault 2023 Now In Alex Milner’s hot streak rolls on. Fresh off Tamlyn Currin’s feature on Natte Valleij, the Stellenbosch Cinsault 2023 lands 17.5/20 on JancisRobinson.com and 95 points from Greg Sherwood MW and Tim Atkin MW—joining a string of top-rated single-vineyard Cinsaults (and that luminous Axle Chenin). Think damask…
In July, the first-ever Steenwold Tasting brought together a panel of industry professionals to reassess South Africa’s now-iconic 2015 vintage, ten years on, and tasted blind. What emerged was nothing short of a watershed moment for South African wine. Neal Martin, writing for Vinous, summed it up simply: “If the aim of this event was…
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The West Coast Just Got Wilder – Sakkie Mouton 2024 Releases Are Here We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of two remarkable new releases from one of South Africa’s most electrifying young winemakers – Sakkie Mouton. His wines have become cult classics, known for their racy acidity, salty precision and West Coast soul. Now, with…