Derek Kilpin

Running Great Domaines- a fine wine importer that focuses on directly importing/distributing fine European wines,Coravin & Zalto glasses for the RSA market

[Greg Sherwood MW @gregsherwoodmw]

Lekker to catch up with a few legends today… @KurtOfficial and @GreatDomaines and of course Fortunato Mazzone! The Rousseau Burg and Roulot simply epic! 🍷💪🏻��🇦

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

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 https://t.co/QJiIGKEFFo

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

@SaisonSFSomm I didn’t know about this venture in Beaune! Great spot!

[Great Domaines @GreatDomainesSA]

Our NEW website is now LIVE! https://t.co/sEoopC8y38

[Great Domaines @GreatDomainesSA]

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

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

Good to hear that the Tempus Chenin showing well. Pity about the quality of the game though!

[Greg Sherwood MW @gregsherwoodmw]

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. 💥🍷🏉

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

Going to be good fun this. Grenache all round!

[Great Domaines @GreatDomainesSA]

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]

[Great Domaines @GreatDomainesSA]

Join us for an evening of story telling with Pieter Walser and Francois Hannekom of @Blankbottle and Samaritaan. Book your spot - https://t.co/VpGwyJxzkk

[Great Domaines @GreatDomainesSA]

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.

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

@gregsherwoodmw @mattwallswine @elitistreview A few on the right bank are already doing it( certainly direct to importers vs La Place). I think it’s more difficult for left bank folk to adopt this route to market though, due to their larger production volumes.

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

Loved it! Roll on next year.

[Great Domaines @GreatDomainesSA]

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

[Dan Nicholl @dannicholl]

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…

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

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.

[Great Domaines @GreatDomainesSA]

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 [phone] or click: https://t.co/mRUPpYyPq1\

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

@dannicholl @ProteasMenCSA ����!!!!!!!!!

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

@Coetzee_Leon @DinoPaizes Thanks chaps, awesome comments. Leon, claret is the one category you can play catchup with quite easily as older vintages generally available and often fairly priced.

[Flying Sommelier @Jean_Vincent]

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

[Miguel Chan @capewinereview]

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

[Great Domaines @GreatDomainesSA]

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.

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

@Blackwaterwine RRP of 382 euros for the 2023….

[Derek Kilpin @GreatDomaines]

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 @GreatDomaines]

@ngcebs1 A combo of things but Bordeaux generally make big volumes of wine (certainly the left bank) and they need to sell wine! Also the economic climate as well some other EP vintages having been released at overinflated prices leaving stock behind in their cellars etc.