Higgo Jacobs

Sommelier at Large

[Higgo Jacobs @HiggoJacobs]

Following the international celebration of Chardonnay day last week, this film provides a good snapshot of the colourful history and current success of this glorious grape in the Cape https://t.co/iCwEUz9T7g
#ChardonnaySouthAfrica
#WorldClassChardonnay

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Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 results revealed https://t.co/7rYDjbamhG

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Exciting Port collection, and probably our best yet selection of fortifieds on offer in the current Strauss & Co winter catalogue.
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We champion the brilliant 2015 vintage (local and international) 10 years into maturity with our current online fine wine sale

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[Winnie Bowman, CWM @Winbeebee]

Ever had 💯 % Pinotage Brandy? Now is you chance to bid on this and many other exciting lots @ #StraussAuctionOnline Get your favourites! ⁦@HiggoJacobs⁩ ⁦@RolandPeens⁩ ⁦@KWVBrandy⁩ ⁦@pdebod⁩

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@Winbeebee @RolandPeens @KWVBrandy @pdebod Thank you @Winbeebee ! There is till time for interested buyers. @StraussFineWine Auction closing from 6pm today!

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A brandy idiot gets hammered at auction https://t.co/uIrpAtuxTn

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[Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction @StraussFineWine]

A stellar line-up of Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style wines on Strauss & Co's October Timed Online wine Auction. Bidding closes Mon, 21 Oct from 6pm. Register and place your bids now ! https://t.co/sAR5q9xpRh

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What a week of fine wine! Lucky enough to taste most of the @timatkin highlights across 3 tastings, and the simple truth is we are so lucky as Saffas to have full access to world class wines. Get on board folks, buy @ProudlySA wines! It might not stay this affordable forever...

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@SusanRLin @CheninBlancSA Thank you for the interest @SusanRLin
Have a look at the @CheninBlancSA website for annual chairpersons' reports. Some valuable insights there - https://t.co/fhSnEMLLq0

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Back in my post, judging @CheninBlancSA #Top10CheninBlancChallenge
Such a diverse category makes it challenging, but fun

[Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction @StraussFineWine]

Single-Owner Private Collection: Bid now !
Rhône lovers will delight in the names of Alain Graillot, Clape & Clos de Papes. From Italy, Salvioni, Il Poggione & Tignanello; Rioja is well represented with López de Heredia, Muga, Macán, La Rioja Alta. https://t.co/9eUrkat5B0

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No better all rounder drink for the Karoo in winter than quality Calitzdorp Tawny. Delicious @Boplaas1880

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Promoted to senior judge this year at @DecanterAwards in London. Always good to come back here

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More re-corking of Cape Heritage wines at @Vinoteque_sa with @amorim_za

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Some very impressive flights assembled by @wellredwinemag and @JourneysEndWine to benchmark against the best. Courageous indeed. The Syrahs were all world class