Zandvliet Pocket Power and the horse that inspired it
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...
Brookdale launches four new vintages
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 red...
Bruce Jack Showcases SA Viognier’s Rise from Rarity to Resilience
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...
Celebrate Father’s Day with Spice Route Chakalaka
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...
Great teamwork puts Perdeberg top of their game!!
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 SA Report,...
A new dawn for the Swartland’s iconic Allesverloren
How well I remember when I first met late Danie Malan at Allesverloren in 2010 and interviewed him for Country Life. He drove me right to the top of the farm on the slopes of the Kasteelberg where many of the grapes used in their famous fortified range are grown. He...
Celebrate Mom with Bruce Jack Lifestyle Wines
May is the month we celebrate moms. The everyday heroines who pour love into the world in countless, often unseen ways. A good way to spoil a mom with taste for good wines is give her some from Bruce Jack with a trio of Lifestyle Wines that reflect everything...
Spice Route Saffron Rosé–perfect for Mother’s Day
Sunday 11th May will be Mom's special day. Spoil her in elegant style with a bottle of Spice Route Saffron Rose. Irresistibly alluring with a vibrant coral blush, Saffron enchants with enticing summer berries and floral notes, a vivacious mouthful of fresh...
Celebrate International Leopard Day with Leopard’s Leap Pardus
The magnificent leopard is one of South Africa’s famous Big 5. These beautiful spotted cats are found in natural habitats and game reserves all over South Africa, in mountain areas, Bushveld and savannahs, superb, elegant, and stealthy. Unfortunately, they are also...
Fabulous La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2024
This brilliant wine forms part of the ultra-premium range which is a tribute to South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886 –1957), famous for his mastery in portraying the unadorned beauty of the South African landscape and its architecture. Each new release in...
Bruce Jack Wines Introduces Clean Slate Shiraz
Crafted from a single 0.45-hectare vineyard nestled in the windswept Overberg Highlands, this Shiraz thrives in shattered slate and granitic rock soils at an altitude of 420m above sea level. These unique growing conditions impart rich, voluptuous aromas and lush...
Leopard’s Leap excels at 2025 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting
The Leopard’s Leap team must be delighted to share the exceptional performance of its wines at the recent 2025 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting in Germany. Both the Leopard's Leap 2021 Culinaria Grand Vin and the 2024 Culinaria Chenin Blanc received Grand Gold Medals. Grand...
Wine of the Week–easy drinking, well priced BC Sauvignon Blanc
Always on the lookout for easy drinking wines for daily use that don't cost an arm and a leg, I have found this range from Brandvlei Cellars in Worcester exceptional value. They always deliver what they promise, which usually leads us to finish at least a...
The Poetic Journey of Bruce Jack Heartbreak Grape Pinot Noir
One of the world’s most captivating wines, known as the “Heartbreak Grape” for its delicate nature and the challenges of cultivation, Pinot Noir has long been celebrated for its complexity, elegance, and ability to inspire deep connection. Bruce Jack’s Heartbreak...
Live La Vie En Rose with Fairview Rose Quartz
February is the ‘Month of Love’ and Valentine’s Day is upon us. What better way to celebrate than to open a chilled bottle of beautiful rosé? Pink is the colour of romance after all. Here’s to the irresistible romantic charm of Fairview Rose Quartz 2024. A visual...
Introducing Bruce Jack Hard Day Chardonnay 2022
This superb example of the winemaker's art is all we have come to expect from Bruce Jack. over these many years. The fruit is from the Cape South Coast and has spent 8 months in barrel. resulting in fabulous aromas of vanilla, butter scotch, toffee character with...
Nuy unveils first-ever perlé with a fresh look
Nuy Wine Cellar has launched its first-ever Perlé wine, the Nuy Winery Rosé Moscato Perlé, accompanied by a vibrant new look for its Inspiration range. Christo Basson, Nuy's Cellar Master, describes the Rosé Moscato Perlé as a wine that embodies summer in a...
Wine of the Week from Journey’s End and a brilliant new book
Journey’s End Ad Infinitum Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon 2022 A play on words with Journey’s End, the name Ad Infinitum is a nod to the wine’s compelling length on the palate, which seems to go on and on to infinity. The cool sea breeze from the Atlantic Ocean...
Introducing the Fairview Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Cape summer is knocking on the door, bringing the promise of warm, sun-filled days, clear blue skies, long balmy evenings, fresh summer fare and zesty wines. A perfect setting for the Fairview Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2024, intensely aromatic, textured, zesty and...
Flagstone’s brilliant wines
2024 has been an extraordinary year for Flagstone Wines — a year to remember, with an exceptional yield of prestigious wine awards and outstanding ratings. These two brilliant wines are just two of their award winning array of superb products------....