The Du Bois family have been growing grapes in Stellenbosch since 1931, when the family first established roots on the farm Sonop in Koelenhof. For more than nine decades, the Du Bois family’s grapes went into some of the most prized wines of the Cape, earning a...

in a part of South Africa called the Little Karoo the Nel family in the town of Calitzdorp has made a name for itself with their fine wines. They are also renowned for their Portuguese varietals, including their Ports which we are not allowed to call Port, but which...

As South Africans continue to feel the pinch of rising living costs, one thing hasn't changed: our love of a good glass of brandy. And according to Nuy Winery, quality doesn't have to come with an eye-watering price tag. The latest addition to Nuy's popular...

The new Porcupine Ridge South Island Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc may have been made in New Zealand, but it carries the fingerprints of one of South Africa's most respected wine producers, creating a bottle that spans nearly 11,000 kilometres and two very different...

  There is something about the winter holidays that encourages people to slow down. Family gathers around the table a little longer, meals become more generous, and conversations tend to stretch well into the evening. It is a season built around sharing, which is...

These excellent wines are especially aimed at being food-friendly hence the name Culinaria . Nevertheless, they are all fabulous on their own, especially the Grand Vin. Food makes them even more special--you will love them.   LEOPARD’S LEAP CULINARIA Grand Vin is...

This delicious Chardonnay was voted Best Chardonnay in SA at this year’s Investec Trophy Wine Show and it’s not difficult to see why when tasting. I found it bold and assertive, no shrinking violet, a perfect foil for sea food, especially salmon lightly seared with...

Rich, elegant and beautifully layered, this premium Chardonnay captures the comforting spirit of winter entertaining, from intimate fireside dinners to long, leisurely lunches shared with friends and family. The Chardonnay is a sophisticated expression of Stellenbosch...

Hot off the press, acclaimed wine critic and Master of Wine Greg Sherwood has published a glowing review of Caroline Rillema’s 2024 Celestina Agulhas White titled “Caroline Rillema is Making Waves in Cape Agulhas”. Greg awarded the exceptional new-vintage handcrafted...

We cannot consider these wines without thinking of a barefoot boy playing rugby on a rough field in Paarl who went on to become a major rugby player here in South Africa and later in France. While he was in France, he was introduced to a culture where wine is deeply...

About 95% of the grapes were sourced from Nitida’s own vineyards, with the rest coming from a trusted neighbouring farm. They completed 17 separate pickings, each fermented on its own to preserve the variety of flavours. Eleven different yeast strains were used to...

This is a perfect wine for SB lovers. Brilliant with sushi and roast chicken. GOLDEN ORB SAUVIGNON BLANC A great example of bottle-aged Sauvignon Blanc! This is their only single vineyard wine, stainless steel fermented and left on the lees for11 months prior to...

The name of this muscadel honours an extraordinary and very special love story: for seven years, Oom (Uncle) Toekie Burger (1929–2024) rode on horseback to visit his beloved Elna before they finally married. She called him her “hartedief” – a term of endearment now...

A perfect wine for lovers of this German varietal. White florals drift into lime cordial freshness, with a gentle ginger spice quietly weaving through. Naartjie peel and lemon zest brighten the edges, while a crisp, dry acidity tucks itself neatly at the back of the...

Named as a tribute to owner Bernhard Veller's mother-in-law Christine Ellis Williams, who played a pivotal role in transforming a sheep farm into the celebrated boutique wine estate Nitida is today, this superb Cap Classique wine is made of 100-% Pinot Noir. Enjoy 20%...

Bruce Jack Sauvignon Blanc is bright, fresh, and confidently uncomplicated. Expect zesty citrus, subtle tropical notes, and a clean, refreshing finish that makes you want another glass rather than a long conversation about it. It’s the kind of wine that behaves itself...

Pair the feeling of summer with a glass of Tranquille, crafted by Haute Cabrière. Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant, Tranquille Classique is the taste of summer itself - a delicate Chardonnay/ Pinot Noir blend crafted for easy drinking and shared moments....

Earth’s Essence Liquors recently unveiled South Africa’s first range of natural wine, beer, and cider, each featuring an iconic Proudly South African botanical twist.     The new, breakthrough collection harnesses the power of rooibos and honeybush...

When it comes to wine, let us not confuse subtle with shy and retiring. These are two different things, and shy and retiring should never be used when it comes to wine—or don’t drink it! This superb Rosé from Master winemaker Schalk Opperman is a revelation, with...

The new La Motte Reserve Collection Cap Classique is a blend of 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir of which 20% includes a reserve wine, half of which was matured in older French oak barrels. Grapes were sourced from premium vineyards in Stellenbosch (50%), the West...