by Greg Landman | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
I was bowled over to receive wine the other day in a flat box. Making a joke I thought “This is the flattest wine I have ever received.” Well it’s no joke. Seems this kind of packaging is making waves in certain...
by Greg Landman | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
Welgegund, meaning ‘well-bestowed’, is the perfect title for this heritage estate nestled at the foot of the magnificent Hawequa mountains at the end of an oak-lined cul-de-sac in Wellington. Visitors don’t have to venture far...
by Greg Landman | Nov 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
One of my favourite estates in Franschhoek is that haven of style and taste, La Motte. Here you will find an excellent restaurant with Chef Eric Bulpitt at the helm, a great art gallery featuring many Pierneef masterpieces, a beautifully tranquil setting with art...
by Greg Landman | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The winners of the 2020 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced in Franschhoek on Saturday 21st November, with Johan Malan (Simonsig Wines) and Philip Theron (Glen Carlou) claiming top honours respectively. The Winemaker and Young...
by Greg Landman | Nov 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
There are as many ways to make a wine blend as there are winemakers, especially when restrictions such as those in place for Bordeaux blends is removed. The grapes used in Bordeaux blends are always combinations of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot,...
by Greg Landman | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
CABERNET IS GOOD FOR YOU! No, really! One of the happiest days of my life was when I discovered that drinking wine is healthy. Who needs a gym? Ask the French, who live on a diet of real butter and cream, and all those marvellous cheeses, and plenty of pâté...
