Garden Route Wines launch SUPERB new vintages and website
Garden Route Wines, a small range of premium, cool-climate wines, are made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the Upper Langkloof area on the foothills of the Outeniqua mountains (600 meters above sea level) and Shiraz grapes from the foothills of the Kammanassie...
Experience superb spring at Vergelegen Estate with House & Garden
Vergelegen Wine Estate, a jewel in Somerset West renowned for its breathtaking gardens, exquisite wines and culinary delights, is set to host an enchanting spring event in collaboration with leading design and garden magazine House & Garden. Book...
Two Wines of the Week from Bonnievale
Judges at this year’s Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards have awarded some of the event’s highest scores to Bonnievale Winery’s The River Collection Chenin Blanc 2023 and Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. Each received a Double Gold...
Bellingham celebrates excellent Tim Atkin results
With the release of the highly esteemed 2023 Tim Atkin Report, a definitive benchmark in the world of South African wines, the Bellingham team is thrilled to unveil their long list of worthy awards and accolades. The Bellingham Founders...
Boplaas Colheita 2007 a Champion everywhere
BOPLAAS TAKES HIGHEST HONOURS FOR A PORT WINE AT MICHELANGELO AWARDS Family-owned winery Boplaas has claimed the highest award for a port wine and only Platinum medal for the style at this year’s Michelangelo International Wine and Spirit Awards. Underscoring...
Vergelegen goes entirely off grid
Harvesting the sun: Vergelegen winery goes green with solar panel installation Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, renowned for its myriad sustainability initiatives, has marked another milestone in environmental responsibility and cost savings. The winery has...
Tokara Syrah crowned best Southern Hemisphere red wine
Tokara Reserve Collection Syrah has won the trophy as the best red wine overall at the inaugural Southern Hemisphere tasting of the Intercontinental Wine Challenge 2023. Tokara also struck Gold with the Director’s Reserve White. The only South African trophy...
Standard Bank Top 10 Chenins unveiled for 2023
The annual Standard Bank Top 10 Chenin Blanc Challenge that this year drew 144 entries, is hosted by the Chenin Blanc Association (CBA.) CBA co-founder and chair, Ken Forrester, an internationally recognised champion of Chenin was voted 2023 Man of the Year by...
Morgenster Estate’s The Reserve 2016 A Michelangelo Trophy Winner
When you combine quality with quality you are assured of a winner, and in the case of Morgenster Estate, it happens to be a Trophy Winner for The Reserve 2016 at this year’s Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards. At a gala event attended by members of...
Tokara shows remarkable consistency with high Tim Atkin scores
Impressive scores across the board for Tokara’s star-studded line-up of wines with their Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon taking a bow once again, showcases outstanding consistency in the Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report 2023.Please note---the images are not...
ABSA Top Ten Pinotage Winners 2023
The spotlight shines brightly on the world of South African winemaking as the results of the much-anticipated 2023 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards are unveiled..This year's competition marks a significant milestone, celebrating over 26 years of honouring the finest...
Brilliant new vintages from La Motte
Luckily in wine, we can combine the uniqueness of each vintage with the reputation of the brand and for La Motte’s stalwart duo of Sauvignon Blanc and Millennium, each new vintage release comes with the reassurance provided by a legacy of quality and consistency....
Wine of the Week–Glenwood Chardonnay 2023
In the beautiful Franschhoek Valley, where some of our country's finest Chardonnays are made, Glenwood have made sure that their’s is a name always mentioned in the top few. They make 3 magnificent Chardonnays, two of which are wooded and have spent time in barrels...
Wine Etiquette for fun-loving Connoisseurs
Indulging in a glass of wine is always a delightful experience, whether you're a seasoned wine aficionado or just beginning to explore the world of fermented grape goodness. However, navigating the realms of wine etiquette can sometimes be intimidating....
Winter fires, a recipe, superb Steenberg Catharina 2020–perfect
Steenberg has just released the 2020 vintage of Catharina, their assured and alluring flagship red. Bold yet suave, forthright yet subtle, this accomplished Bordeaux-style red blend embodies the courageous life of Catharina Ras, Steenberg’s...
Delicious and unusual Carmenere from Lozarn– and a great recipe
Hello from Lozärn Wines Included in this newsletter is the gift of an easy and delicious winter recipe that goes extremely well with our Carménère Rosé; plus a link to a special discount on wine. Both point to our love for the Carménère wine grape, a...
Chocolate Malva pudding and Roodeberg Reserve-a heavenly match
Spoil yourself this winter with an indulgent twist on two time honoured South African classics, Roodeberg red wine and the treasured malva pudding. Roodeberg Reserve, a bolder rendition of the original Classic Red Blend, is a silky smooth winter comforter for...
De Wetshof releases magnificent 2023 Limestone Hill Chardonnay
The just-released De Wetshof Limestone Hill, one of South Africa's most popular unwooded Chardonnays, emphasises the reputation 2023 is garnering for being a top vintage for white wines in the Cape, especially Chardonnay. This despite inclement weather and heavy...
Superb Meerlust Red 2020 now available
Meerlust has a long-standing commitment to crafting excellent wines, some of the best in our country. In 1985, the estate introduced its inaugural Meerlust Red, which marked the momentous declassification of its flagship Rubicon wine. Over the years, the...
Tokara flagship Director’s Reserve White awarded Decanter Gold
Tokara Director’s Reserve White, the flagship white wine of this prized Stellenbosch family-owned wine estate, struck London Gold at the 20th Decanter World Wine Awards. The current 2020 vintage was awarded a Gold medal with a score of 95/100 by the panel of expert...