by Greg Landman | Jul 17, 2025 | wine of the week
The home of Chenin is the Loire valley in France but when the French Huguenots fled to South Africa in the 18th century they brought with them, not only this remarkable grape, but their expertise in making superb wines from it. Many of them settled in Franschhoek,...
by Greg Landman | Jul 7, 2025 | wine of the week
This wine is made to honour the memory of Pocket Power, one of the greatest racehorses in South African history, born and bred on Zandvliet on the outskirts of the Robertson Valley Wine Route. This remarkable horse won numerous races, trophies and awards during his...
by Greg Landman | Jun 25, 2025 | wine of the week
Brookdale Estate has introduced four new vintages, headlined by the maiden release of its much-anticipated Twenty Field Blend – a vibrant expression that pays homage to the almost-forgotten art of field blend winemaking. This distinctive wine was crafted from 20...
by Greg Landman | Jun 18, 2025 | wine of the week
This June, Bruce Jack Wines shines a spotlight on one of the world’s most alluring and distinctive varietals: Viognier. Known for its captivating floral perfume and rich stone fruit character, Viognier is a white wine that invites the drinker on a sensory...
by Greg Landman | Jun 12, 2025 | wine of the week
Celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday 15 June the South African way with a lekker traditional braai and a proudly South African wine — Spice Route’s Chakalaka red blend of six Rhône varietals, named in honour of South Africa’s popular spicy icon relish which is a...
by Greg Landman | Jun 4, 2025 | wine of the week
Perdeberg Wines celebrated a phenomenal 2024 award season, earning top honours from the industry’s most esteemed competitions. The producer’s impressive haul includes accolades from Veritas, Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, Tim Atkin’s...
