GlenWood Chardonnay – Timeless Elegance
This year marks a major milestone for GlenWood Vineyards, as it was 40 years ago that owner Alastair Wood purchased the land with a vision to produce world-class Chardonnays. Twenty-four years later his vision is still as bright, as not only has GlenWood earned global...
The Mentors adds lustre with Limited Edition Tempranillo 2021
The apex, limited edition series of wines by KWV, The Mentors, has a new addition. The Mentors Limited Edition Tempranillo 2021 is the fifth expression to be included in this outstanding collection in as many years. Limited Edition wines were born from The...
De Krans launches new Premium Moscato Perlé labels
When the De Krans team produced the first Premium White Moscato Perlé in South Africa in 2012 they couldn’t have anticipated the popularity this style of wine would achieve with the South African consumer. Following the success of the White Moscato, they...
Embark on a great Adventure with Backsberg’s ‘Live the Journey’
With only one month remaining to enter, Backsberg Family Wines presents wine enthusiasts and all lovers of adventure with the extraordinary opportunity to win the ultimate road trip across South Africa in its latest 'Live the Journey' campaign. The lucky winner will...
Celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day 3- 5 May
There is much more to Sauvignon Blanc than just tropical flavours and being a bestseller. Even its name, which means ‘wild white’, creates an expectation of something different. Increasingly the choice of both the novice wine drinker as well as the sophisticated...
Tokara Rare Plant Fair postponed due to severe storms
Severe weather conditions wreaking havoc in the Cape Winelands since the weekend took their toll on the extensive gardens at Tokara Wine Farm necessitating the postponement of the annual Rare Plant Fair and Autumn Open Garden. The gale-force winds caused extensive...
Rediscovering Theuniskraal’s classic Cape Riesling
The Jordaan family launched the first Theuniskraal Cape Riesling in 1948, and since then it’s gained a strong following amongst Riesling enthusiasts around the world. An everyday drinking wine, winemaker Andries Jordaan Jnr, describes it as being brilliant in...
Fires–gale force winds destroy Blaauwklippen iconic buildings
A fire that broke out at the neighboring farm in the early hours of Sunday morning, has resulted in devasting destruction to some of Blaauwklippen Estate’s iconic buildings. The fire spread to the Manor House from the dam side, then to the Jonkershuis and eventually...
Wine of the Week. Pongracz Rosé
This delicious wine, made in the same way as French champagne, is named after Desiderius Pongracz, a Hungarian count, whose influence revolutionised winemaking at the Cape in times gone by. It is made in the Cap Classique Methode and often, in blind tastings, outranks...
Wine of the Week fabulous La Motte 2023 Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc
The French Huguenots came to Olifantshoek, as Franschhoek was then known, to escape religious persecution in their native France. With them they brought not only their customs and language, their traditions and Protestant religion, but the vines of France which still...
Drones deliver predator bugs pest control at Vergelegen
High tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at one of South Africa’s best-known wine farms, where buzzing benefactors are helping to keep the vineyards pest-free. The target of these tiny heroes is mealybugs, which spread a...
Wine of the Week Blaauwklippen Rosé 2023
When the blending components are Zinfandel (62%) and Malbec (38%) you are guaranteed of a stellar Rosé. When the producer happens to be Blaauwklippen in Stellenbosch you know this is going to be a wine everyone will be talking about. Light whole bunch pressing...
Sugarbird Cape Fynbos Spirits Takes Flight for World Wildlife Day
photographer: @rozannefleet for the sugarbird images. As the world geared up to celebrate World Wildlife Day on March 3, Sugarbird® Cape Fynbos Spirits reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to wildlife conservation with the launch of a special initiative in the...
Wine of the Week–Cavalli Chardonnay 2023
This totally delicious Chardonnay has just been released by Cavalli from their 2023 harvest. Lightly wooded after 10 months in oak barrels, it has a superbly fresh nose with hints of pineapple on the nose and beguiling vanilla on the palate. Superb with food--think...
Spark Joy This Valentine’s Day With Bruce Jack Sauvignon Blush
Bruce Jack Sauvignon Blush is the perfect companion for intimate celebrations. Let each glass elevate your Valentine’s Day into a cherished memory. Cheers to the magic of Sauvignon Blush, adding joy to your special moments with delightful notes of rose petal,...
Christmas Blessings
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Always in style– Journey’s End Brut Reserve Cap Classique
Journey’s End Vineyards, the boutique winery and vineyard situated on the mountain slopes above Sir Lowry’s Pass Village in the Helderberg basin, launched their first Brut Reserve in 2021 to celebrate Journey’s End’s 25th anniversary and 50 years of Cap Classique...
Sun.Soil.Vine.Man–The wine journey according to Achim von Arnim
What do you do when time begins to catch up with you, when the things which you could do become difficult, or even impossible, to do? What you do when you are a brilliant Cellar Master, a person whose name is synonymous with one of South Africa’s most important wine...
Roodeberg Rosé 2023 and savoury pancakes a match made in heaven
On the nose one finds bursts of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries rising from your glass when you open a bottle of newly released Roodeberg Rosé 2023, perfect for refreshing summer enjoyment. The bouquet of flavours, with a splash of Turkish delight for added...
Introducing the Spice Route Journey Wine Range
Spice Route Winery’s name recalls the ancient mariners of the 15th century who went on a journey of discovery in search of exotic spices. Charles Back of Fairview in 1990 sailed into the uncharted waters of the Swartland and discovered an old tobacco farm with...