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...
Aviva Pelham’s fascinating life now in book form
Aviva Pelham is a name which stands out, and has done for a long time, in South African operatic and musical productions. Her repertoire has ranged from Lehar to Strauss and Verdi and even further to Queen. Much loved as she has been, she has now released a memoir...
Talking of brandy—Tokara XO Potstill a star at ISC 2023!
Intercontinental Double Gold for Tokara XO Potstill Brandy Tokora’s masterly crafted XO Potstill Brandy excelled as a Cape Brandy of distinction earning Double Gold at the Intercontinental Spirits Challenge 2023. The luxurious Tokara XO Potstill Brandy was singled out...
SA brandy triumphs as world’s best at World Brandy Awards
South African Brandy triumphed once again with Van Ryn’s 15YO Single Potstill this week being named World’s Best Wine Brandy at the World Brandy Awards. This is the second consecutive time the Stellenbosch distillery has won the title and the third occasion since...
Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a brand new look
Home to a range of award-winning extra virgin olive oils, Morgenster Estate is renowned for their premium, high quality extra virgin olive oils. Their founder, Giulio Bertrand, is considered as the ‘Father of Olive Oil’ in South Africa as he paved the way for the...
Boet Beer Brewery takes gold medal at 2023 African Beer Cup
Is there anything the Four Cousins can't do? Now it's beer they are excelling in! Their Robertson-based craft brewery Boet Beer won a coveted gold medal at the 2023 African Beer Cup – the biggest beer competition in Africa. The brewery won gold in the International...
All is definitely not lost at fabulous Allesverloren
The imposing Kasteelberg towers over the Riebeek Valley where the twin towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West vie for attention. Here lies one of the country’s most historic wine estates,Allesverloren, makers of some of the very finest red wines and...
Another great way to spoil Mom with bubbles next weekend
If your Mom loves bubbly, Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc has just released an eye-catching, limited edition Magnum beautifully adorned in a glamorous gift box--- the ultimate spoil this Mother’s Day. Fun, fruity and fresh, this vivacious bottle fermented bubbly...
Wine of the Week–Spice Route superb red blend Chakalaka 2019
The blend: Spice Route Chakalaka is a unique blend of 6 Rhône varietals, always the same 6 varietals selected for their suitability to the Swartland’s harsh growing conditions and blended to express the region’s unique terroir. The percentages of the blend change...
Streetsmart Circle of Diamonds Raffle
While we are wining and dining and enjoying life, let us never forget those who are not as fortunate as we are. Here is a worthy cause that needs help---and you could win a set of real diamnd studs! By buying a ticket for R250 a beautifully crafted pair of...
Concours Mondiale Sauvignon first time ever in the New World
Albeit during a challenging time for the South African wine industry, the excitement of hosting the biggest and most prestigious Sauvignon Blanc competition in the world for the first time ever in a New World Country, on African and specifically...
Lots to bid for at the Cape Wine Auction
In case you were wondering what to do with yourself on February the 18th, and if you have a lot of time and money on your hands, both of which you're not quite sure how to deal with, well, why don't you think of getting to the Cape Wine Auction which I...
Third-generation Malan takes helm for Simonsig’s 55th vintage
Simonsig enters an exciting new phase with third-generation winemaker Michael Malan taking the reins as cellarmaster. He follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, Frans, and father Johan, who not only established Simonsig as one of South Africa’s most innovative...
Celebrating a Decade of The Cape Wine Auction
One of the world’s most renowned charity wine auctions, The Cape Wine Auction (CWA), returns in 2023, marking the 10th anniversary since its launch in 2014.This year’s the event will take place on Saturday, February 18 at the luxurious Hazendal Wine Estate in...



















