Dr Erna Blancquaert, 2023 honouree in the Viti- and Viniculture category; Carmen Stevens, 2022 recipient of the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership; Cathy Marston, 2024 honouree in the Wine Advancement category; Dawid Saayman, 2024 honouree in the Viti- and Viniculture category; Norma Ratcliff, 2015 recipient of the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership; Ilse Ruthford, 2024 honouree for Growing Inclusivity, Wendy Jonker, 2023 honouree in the Wine Advancement category. Back left to right: Rydal Jeftha, 2023 honouree for Growing Inclusivity; Jan Scannell, 2014 recipient of the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership; Ken Forrester, 2023 recipient of the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership; and Tim Hutchinson, 2024 recipient of the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership.

 

A delightful symphony of romance in every sip!

Bruce Jack Sauvignon Blush is the perfect companion for intimate celebrations. Let each glass elevate your Valentine’s Day into a cherished memory. Cheers to the magic of Sauvignon Blush, adding joy to your special moments with delightful notes of rose petal, nectarine sorbet and a squeeze of lime.

Spark Extra Joy This Valentine’s Day 

Pop into your local Spar or Tops at Spar on 13 and 14 February and boost your Valentine’s Joy! Buy 6 bottles of Bruce Jack Sauvignon Blush 750ml for R340 (normal Spar price is R420) and, for the love of joy and the joy of love, Spar Rewards customers get an extra R100 off and only pay R240. Choose Joy and save R180.

Or buy online at https://bruce-jack.obtainwine.com/product/sauvignon-blush-case

Steenberg The Black Swan has staked its claim once again as one of South Africa’s best Sauvignon Blancs by securing a place in this year’s SA TOP 10 line-up.

Standing proud as a flagship Constantia cool climate wine in the 2023 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, Steenberg The Black Swan 2022 is another triumph for Cellarmaster Elunda Basson and her vineyard and cellar teams.  This is Steenberg’s second SA Top 10 achievement in the country’s premier wine competition dedicated entirely to Sauvignon Blanc since Elunda took over the reins as Cellarmaster in 2019. Held annually by Sauvignon Blanc South Africa, this year’s Top 10 winners were selected as SA’s finest benchmark wines out of a total of 169 entries.

Kleine Zalze Wines’ quest for complexity and depth in Sauvignon Blanc through maturation in barrel and amphora, along with grapes from selected cool-climate sites, saw Kleine Zalze land a coveted top 10 spot in this year’s annual FNB Sauvignon BlancSA Top 10. This year Kleine Zalze Family Reserve 2022 was awarded a Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 award in the leading competition for Cape Sauvignon Blanc which attracted 169 from wineries committed to South Africa’s leading single cultivar white wine grape.

Springtime outdoor culinary feast promises unforgettable experiences

As the calendar inches closer to the September Heritage Day long weekend, excitement builds for the eagerly anticipated 20th edition of the South African Cheese Festival.

As usual, Sandringham Estate outside Stellenbosch plays host to this festival, which this year will be held from Saturday 23 September to Monday 25 September. The 2023 SA Cheese Festival promises to immerse food lovers of all ages in a world of gourmet delights.

Roodeberg Black, a sizzling new red blend spawned by a raging fire and crafted for a new generation of wine lovers in line with global trends, has just been launched by this iconic South African wine brand.

Emboldened by its fiery origins, Roodeberg Black is a rich and fruity blend tailormade for fun loving wine lovers yearning for a generous, ultra-smooth taste experience.

Survivor Wines is proud to announce its victory in the 28th annual Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition with the Survivor Pinotage Reserve 2021. This accolade marks Survivor's third triumph in the competition, reaffirming its commitment to excellence - an exceptional achievement that pays homage to the enduring spirit of Pinotage but also underscores Survivor Wines' dedication to crafting world-class wines. Earlier this year, the Survivor Chardonnay also received the distinguished titles of Best Chardonnay and Best White Wine overall at the annual Investec Trophy Wine Show.