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Rare opportunity to taste award-winning wines at Austrian Sauvignon Blanc Feast in Stellenbosch
With all eyes on Styria in Austria as host of the largest Sauvignon Blanc competition in the world from 18 to 20 April 2024, a rare treat awaits Sauvignon Blanc enthusiasts to taste award-winning Austrian wines on South African soil. Get Free Email Update
Cape Wine Auction 2024 Plans to Re-write Record Books in Raising Funds for Vital Educational Needs of Youth
Having raised over R125m for childrenโs charities in the Cape Winelands since its inception in 2014, this yearโs Cape Wine Auction will be held on Muratie Estate in Stellenbosch on 3rd February aiming to better the sum of R8m raised by the previous yearโs even
AN AMBITIOUS DREAM RE-IMAGINED: LAUNCH OF THE NEW SOLMS-DELTA WINE COMPANY
Tommy Hall is not a man who leaves things to chance. As Director of Global Operations for a Fortune 500 technology company, Hall is all about meticulous planning, managing risk and being prepared for the unexpected. And yet, fate must have played a hand in...
La Petite Ferme’s winning streak continues
Franschhoek’s La Petite Ferme, known for its world-class luxury accommodation and recently recognised as a leader in the hospitality industry by the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2023, winning four awards in the categories Best Scenic En
PINCH OF SALT MAKES 2023 VINTAGE WORTH ITS WAIT IN WINE
Take this chardonnay with a pinch of clay, a pinch of steel and a pinch of wood Not just tasty but essential for life, there are 14 000 known uses for salt. Number 14 001 belongs to Groote Post Vineyards, where salt inspires new worlds of winemaking.
Diemersdal Makes it Seven in a Row at Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 Awards
Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville underscored its status as one of South Africaโs leading Sauvignon Blanc producers by securing a Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 award for the seventh consecutive year. At the recent announcement of the annual FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA T
CELEBRATE WORLD CHAMPAGNE DAY WITH BLACK ELEPHANT VINTNERS MCC BRUT
Attention all wine and champagne aficionados! Brace yourselves for a whirlwind of flavour and elegance this October because we’re in for a double delight that’ll tantalise your taste buds and uplift your spirits! Kicking off this fabulous month, we
Star Wine List celebrated South Africa’s top wine lists
Star Wine List of the Year celebrated the great wine lists in South Africa. The Grand Prix and two more Gold Stars was won by Culture Wine Bar in Cape Town. โImpressive to see the continuous development across the board, despite all struggles of the...
Jean-Vincent Ridon Wins Prestigious Title of Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023
The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is thrilled to announce Jean-Vincent Ridon of Sommelierโs Academy as the winner of the prestigious Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023 title. The event took place on Sept. 16 at the beautiful Hazendal Wine Estate
SECOND WORLDโS BEST BRANDY AWARD FOR VAN RYNโS THIS YEAR
For the second time in the short space of only four months, Van Rynโs brandies have received another Worldโs Best Brandy Trophy. This time it was Van Rynโs 12-year-old potstill brandy that received the Worldโs Best Brandy Trophy for brandies 11 years and older
Meerendal celebrates 50 years as Wine of Origin Estate Wine
50 years ago on 1 September 1973, Meerendal was officially declared as a Wine Estate together with the first 14 wine farms in South Africa to receive this privilege. The Wine of Origin Scheme came into operation on this day granting Estate Wine status to...
Laborie Named Overall Winner of Amorim Cap Classique Challenge in a Year of Record Entries
In a year that saw a record number of entries for the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, KWV Laborie walked away with the top award, winning the trophy for Best Producer Overall with the Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2017. Laborie, which also took the competition troph
Backsberg upholds its legacy of excellence in Tim Atkinโs 2023 South African Report
With a legacy spanning over a century of winemaking, Backsberg Family Wines embody a pioneering spirit that has been carried forward through four generations of dedicated South African family ownership. Rooted in this history, the winery’s core philosoph
SA WINE QUALITY STILL ON THE UP THANKS TO QUALITY INNOVATION, SAYS TIM ATKIN MW
International wine critic and commentator Tim Atkin MW is upbeat about the South African wine industry and says it is โproducing the greatest wines in its historyโ despite the prevailing economic and structural setbacks faced by many. The reaso
NEDERBURG BARONNE CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH CHEF NTI
Nederburg has teamed up with queen of Afrofusion cuisine, Chef Nti, whoโs dreamed up some exciting new flavour-popping kasi recipes to mark the 50th anniversary of the wineryโs much-loved red blend, Baronne. The perennially popular Caberne
Fairviewโs G.O.A.T Red Blend is Joint Winner of the Prescient Signature Red Blends Report 2023 presented by Winemag.co.za
Fairviewโs Goats do Roam Red 2021, the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) Red Blend has received the joint highest score (94 points) in Winemag.co.zaโs Prescient Signature Red Blends Report 2023! This yearโs Signature Red Blend Report received 60 entries from
2023 Shiraz SA Awards results |VETERANS AND NEWCOMERS EXCEL IN SHIRAZ SA CHALLENGE
Shiraz SA revealed the winners of the 11th annual Shiraz SA Challenge on Thursday 17 August 2023 in Paarl, with veteran winners as well as newcomers that excelled. The glamorous awards event brought together finalists and wine industry celebrities at Simo
Delheim’s Icon Grand Reserve Bordeaux-blend Shows Excellence of 2020 Vintage
The latest release of Delheim Estate’s icon Grand Reserve underscores the fact that 2020 is set to be one of the best red wine vintages the Cape has experienced in recent memory. Delheim Grand Reserve, the red Bordeaux-style blend from this renowned esta
SOIL AND SEA TRIUMPH: DARLING CELLARS SECURES COVETED TOP 12 SPOT IN SHIRAZ SA CHALLENGE
Darling Cellars’ Gustus Shiraz 2021 clinched a prestigious Top 12 Shiraz position at the 11th annual Shiraz SA Challenge in Paarl. A first for Darling Cellars, this award marks a significant achievement, recognising the excellence of an o
Than Ten Days Left To Enter The 2023 Diners Club Winemaker Of The Year Awards
There are less than ten days left to enter the prestigious Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year awards, and the clock is ticking towards the announcement of these sought-after honours at a gala ceremony on 18 November. Get Free...
Nuy Valley inspires notably fruity 2023 Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc
The fertile soil and favourable climate of the Nuy Valley in the Breede River once again inspired winemakers. The results can now be tasted in the newest additions to Nuy Wine Cellar’s popular Inspiration collection: the Nuy Inspiration Chenin Blanc 2023
Proudly SA Local Wine Expo delivers unparalleled success: A platform for emerging winemakers to shine
Proudly SA has celebrated the success of its recently concluded three-day Local Wine Expo, which has left Johannesburg buzzing with excitement as it provided an extraordinary platform for 30 passionate winemakers to showcase their exceptional products to the m
Paul Clรผver Icon Chardonnay Wins Three Trophies at International Wine Challenge
In its best performance at an international wine competition to date, Paul Clรผver Family Wines โ the pioneer of winemaking in the Elgin region โ won three trophies at this yearโs International Wine Challenge (IWC) for the estateโs icon Seven Flags Chardonnay 2
THE TROPHY SPIRITS SHOW BROUGHT TO YOU BY INVESTEC
The Trophy Spirits Show โ brought to you by Investec, now in its fifth iteration, saw a significant uptick in the number of entries submitted across all classes. This is perhaps an indication that the industry has largely recovered from the impact of lockdowns
70% WOMEN-OWNED WINE BRANDS TO DOMINATE THE LOCAL WINE EXPO
J9, Libbyโs Pride and Nanola wines are among the women-owned brands to treat your palate at the Local Wine Expo. One of Proudly SA’s core offerings to member companies is access to market opportunities. A business’s success relies on having access
THE SWARTLAND SOSIAAL WINE FESTIVAL IS BACK WITH A BANG
One of the Swartlandโs most enjoyable wineland experiences returns on October 28 when the second SWARTLAND SOSIAAL WYNFEES returns. A festival of wholesome country hospitality and enjoyment, this must-do bon vivant affair takes place at renowned orga
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICANโS LOCAL WINE EXPO BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Attention wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs! The highly anticipated Proudly SA Local Wine Expo is back, and it’s time to indulge in the finest flavours that South Africa’s thriving wine industry has to offer. Set to take place from Thursday, July 1
Journeyโs End Vineyards x Interpunkt Have Launched A Wine Range In Sustainable Paperboard Bottles – A First In South Africa
JOURNEYโS END VINEYARDS X INTERPUNKT LAUNCH WINE RANGE IN SUSTAINABLE PAPERBOARD BOTTLES A FIRST IN SOUTH AFRICA Journeyโs End Vineyards, the award-winning boutique estate situated on the mountain slopes above Sir Lowryโs Pass Village in the Helderberg basin,
Savour Roodeberg with a traditional winter warming dessert
Cozy up to winter with an indulgent twist on two time honoured South African classics, Roodeberg red wine and the treasured malva pudding. Roodeberg Reserve, a bolder rendition of the original Classic Red Blend, is a silky smooth winter comforter for wine love
BONNIEVALE CABERNET SAUVIGNON DAZZLES WINE JUDGES AT CONSECUTIVE SHOWS
Cabernet Sauvignon from Bonnievale Winery has once again received glowing recognition at two prominent wine shows. Most significantly, the Bonnievale River Collection Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 won Double Platinum at the National Wine Challenge (N
Winners | The Trophy Wine Show brought to you by Investec
The presentation of trophies and gold medals for The 2023 Trophy Wine Show โ brought to you by Investecโ was hosted at Delaire-Graff on 8th June. This was the first of the competitionโs 22 awards functions to be hosted in the Winelands rather than in...
BOPLAAS CROWNED NATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE PORT OF THE YEAR
The 2023 title of South Africaโs Best Port Wine has been awarded by the South Africaโs Best Port Wine to Boplaas Cape Tawny Colheita 2007. Also falling in the limelight are the flagship Boplaas Gamka Red 2021 and Boplaas Ring of Rocks 2021, both red...
Roodeberg narrative reimagined with striking new gift pack
The art of storytelling is synonymous with Roodeberg, the iconic red blend that continues to conjure up cherished memories in the hearts and minds of wine lovers across the globe after more than seven decades. In celebration of Fatherโs Day on Sunday, 18
Roodeberg top tier signature red wins international Gold
Roodeberg Dr Charles Niehaus 2019, the 9th vintage of the signature red blend named after the wineโs illustrious founder, has brought home international Gold from Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2023. Get Free Email Updates! Signup now and receive an email
New vintage release of La Motteโs 2020 Millennium
โA nuanced crimson red that presents a balance between warm and cool, assertive, but not aggressive, a carmine red that does not boldly dominate but instead takes a โfist in a velvet gloveโ approachโ.ยน This is but one of the various descriptions of
Akkedisberg Boerdery launches its first wine: Southern Treasures Pinotage 2021
TWENTY AKKEDISBERG VINEYARD WORKERS TURN SEVEN BAGS OF SALT INTO 16 HECTARES OF HOPE AND INSPIRE THE WHOLE COMMUNITY At the foot of the southernmost mountain range in Africa, a group of workers have been cultivating land and tending vineyards in the award-winn
Blaauwklippenโs Malbec 2021 โ A Guaranteed Winter Warmer
As Stellenboschโs oldest wine farm (founded in 1682), Blaauwklippen has a consistent track record of producing authentic wines, which are in harmony with the simplicity of country living. The new release Malbec 2021 (a Gold medal winner at the 2022 M
StreetSmart SA launches Circle of Diamonds online fundraiser
Buy your ticket today in support of The Diamond Works, a not-to-be-missed online raffle to raise funds to help the countryโs most vulnerable children especially those living on the streets. โYou can share your own brilliant sparkle by helping us uplift our โdi
MEET THE CWG’S NEW MEMBERS & PROTรGรS
Stellenbosch – The Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) has launched 2023 on a high note by welcoming three new members and three new protรฉgรฉs into the fold. Reenen Borman from Boschkloof Wines, Christo le Riche from Le Riche Wines and Hannes Storm from Sto
PLATTERโS ACCLAIM CROWNS A SPLENDID DEBUT YEAR FOR TRADE WINDS WINE
The recently launched 2023 edition of Platterโs SA Wine Guide has honoured Trade Winds Wine with one of the highest accolades bestowed by the popular wine annual, that of Platterโs 2023 Newcomer Winery of the Year. This prestigious title is awarded to a produc
BI-NATIONAL CELEBRATION FOR LAUNCH OF THE DIEMERSFONTEIN OLD VINE CHENIN BLANC
South Africa, Wellington, 16 November 2022: It was a distinguished complement of Italian guests and South African wine personalities that gathered at Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate this week for a very special launch. Theyโd come to share in the
รnoma Private Cellar blazing a trail in the wine industry
รnoma Private Cellar is a family owned and operated boutique winery nestled at the foot of the Stellenbosch Hills on Felicia Farm. The farm was purchased by the Yiannakis family in 1999 and in the years that followed, Com Yiannakis produced excellent qual
RIEBEEK VALLEY WINE CO.โS NEW ROSร BUBBLY IS THE DRINK THIS SUMMER
The Swartlandโs renowned Riebeek Valley Wine Co. has added a delicious bubbly to its award-winning portfolio. Joining the sought-after Pieter Cruythoff Brut is a Brut Rosรฉ, whose arrival also heralds a fresh new label for the range. โWeโre tremendou
Limited Release of Lease of the Mentors Perold 2019 Magnums Commemorates South African Wine Giant
Fine wine collectors can anticipate a special edition from The Mentors wine stable with a limited edition of 1.5L magnum bottles released in October 2022. Only 200 magnums of The Mentors Perold 2019 were made to commemorate the visionary Professor Abraham Izak
BONNIEVALE TRIUMPHS AT ROSร CHALLENGE AND SHINES LIGHT ON GREAT SUMMER CINSAULTS
Bonnievale Wines were singled out at the inaugural Rosรฉ Wine and Spirit Challenge for their excellence, with The Vale Cinsault Rosรฉ Brut and The River Collection Cinsault Rosรฉ 2022 both winning Gold. Get Free Email Updates! Signup now and receive an email once
Roodeberg top tier signature red blend wins Double Gold in France
Dr Charles Niehaus 2020, the 10th vintage of the signature red wine named after Roodebergโs illustrious founder, has clinched Double Gold at the 2022 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge in France. Get Free Email Updates! Signup now and receive
Kleine Zalze | Best Achiever at Veritas Wine Show
Kleine Zalze Shines at Veritas with Four Double Gold Medals and Best Achiever Award Stellenbosch wine estate Kleine Zalze reaffirmed its status as one of South Africaโs most awarded wineries on being announced as Best Achiever at this yearโs Veritas Awar
Boplaas receives highest CWG score from influential Wine Advocate
A Boplaas wine produced for the esteemed Cape Winemakers Guild auction this year has received the highest rating at the event from one of the worldโs most influential wine publications. US-based Robert Parkerโs Wine Advocate awarded a score of 95+ to the Bopla
Steenberg Vineyards claims Golds and Double Golds at Veritas Awards
Steenberg Vineyards takes its rightful place as a leading producer of Cap Classique after garnering two Double Golds and a Gold medal for its elegant bubbly trio, as well as clinching Gold for Sauvignon Blanc at the 32nd Veritas Awards. Get Free Email Upd
Double Gold For Perdeberg At Veritas
The 32nd annual Veritas Awards were announced at a star-studded industry event on 7 October, which saw Perdeberg Wines scoop Double Gold for The Vineyard Collection Grenache Noir 2021. Hot on the heels was The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2022, The Dr
Two double gold medals in two months for Bonnievale The Vale Cinsault Rosรฉ Brut
Bonnievale Wines The Vale Cinsault Rosรฉ Brut clinched another double gold medal at the 2022 Rosรฉ Rocks competition, announced on Thursday 6 October – a mere month after receiving double gold at the inaugural Rosรฉ Wine and Spirit Challenge. Get Free Email
Checkers adds 41 new wines to Odd Bins range
Checkers has added 41 new limited edition wines to its Odd Bins collection, of which two were awarded Double Gold and Gold at the prestigious Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards earlier this mont
Domaine des Dieux Makes History at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge with 3rd Best Producer Accolade
Domaine des Dieux, the boutique Cap Classique specialist from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge appellation near Hermanus etched its name in the annals of the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge by winning the show’s trophy for Best Producer for the third time in eigh
Vergelegen wine estate wins Eco-Hospitality and Tourism Award
Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is the proud winner of the Eco-Hospitality and Tourism category in the 2022 Eco-Logic Awards, taking home a beautiful blue glass trophy. The win was announced on Thursday 22 September, at a sustainability-themed event at
Perold Absa Cape Blend Awards
PINOTAGE BLENDED The Pinotage Association is one of South Africaโs most recognized varietal associations. Since being founded in 1995, the association has contributed significantly to the growth, the development and marketing of Pinotage over the past decades.
Kanonkop Estate Named Worldโs Best Red Wine Producer at Leading International Wine Competition
Kanonkop Estate in Kanonkop Estate reaffirmed its position as a global wine icon by being awarded the trophy for Red Wine Producer of the Year at this yearโs International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), the worldโs leading wine and spirits competition. T
NEDERBURG TEAMS UP WITH MY KITCHEN RULES SOUTH AFRICA
Home and cooking from the heart set the scene for the latest season of popular local reality cooking show My Kitchen Rules South Africa, this time, enriched and flavoured by Nederburg. Dining, wining and entertaining with love and conviction are on
Franschhoek launches new foodie event โCulinary Collectiveโ
The Franschhoek Wine Valley, now known as the Valley Of Dreams, continues to deliver on its namesake as the culinary capital of South Africa. Get Free Email Updates! Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. Thank you for subscribing. Somethi
Wine Master re-affirms Boplaas champion status with Port of the Year
No less than four wines from Boplaas Family Vineyards have been rated among the best of the best, with scores of 90/100 and above, by globally influential Master of Wine Tim Atkin. Every year, Atkin tours the country to compile one of the most comprehensive...
Perdeberg Scoops Major Awards
Consistency is key and Perdeberg Wines have remained consistent in reaffirming its position as one of South Africaโs leading wine producers walking away with top awards at three of the industryโs most recognized events. These include the SA Young Wine Show, th
Atkin lauds top tier Steenberg Cap Classique and Sauvignon Blanc
Steenbergโs signature Lady R Cap Classique and The Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc, both flagship wines of this idyllic farm in the Constantia Wine Valley, garnered high acclaim once again in Tim Atkinโs South Africa 2022 Special Report. With medals of excellence a
Brookdale’s 2021 Mason Road Syrah voted Tim Atkin’s ‘Best Value Red of the Year
BROOKDALEโS 2021 MASON ROAD SYRAH VOTED TIM ATKINโS โBEST VALUE RED OF THE YEARโ Brookdaleโs Mason Road wines commanded attention in Tim Atkinโs South Africa Special Report this year, when the 2021 Mason Road Syrah walked away with a Medal
ICONIC ALLESVERLOREN WINE ESTATE CELEBRATES 150-YEAR MILESTONE
Riebeek Kasteel, South Africa, August 2022: South Africaโs iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate this year marks a truly rare and historic milestone, celebrating with the release of a new wine. It was 150 years ago that the Malan Family acquired the land that
Indulge in Shiraz and Venison at Anthonij Rupert Estate this August
National Shiraz Day Anthonij Rupert Wyne Syrah is celebrated annually on the 21st of August, which represents the pinnacle of Shiraz celebrations in South Africa with producers and restaurants alike creating delicious Venison dishes to perfectly match thi
Embrace the versatility of Port-style wines
While Port-style wines are arguably one of the most underrated categories of wine, it is also one of the most resilient. Port-style wines have faced many a challenge, with the last few years being no exception. We as humans love making sense of things by...
Groot Constantia harnesses people-power to go solar with Sun Exchange
South Africaโs oldest wine-producing farm and a world-renowned tourist destination, has partnered with Sun Exchange (www.sunexchange.com), an innovative solar leasing platform, to harness the power of community and go solar. A crowdsale for a 165 kilowa
Liz McGrath Collection Sommelier stars in award-winning doccie ‘Blind Ambition’ to be released in SA on Friday
Zimbabwean-born Marlvin Gwese is starring in the award-winning documentary Blind Ambition, that will be released in South Africa on Friday 29 July 2022. Gwese is the Group Sommelier of the three hotels within The Liz Mcgrath Collection, which in
Perdebergโs The Vineyard Collection Grenache Blanc 2021 Scoops IWSC Trophy
After months of tasting, which included 99 wine experts sampling wines from over 40 countries, including South Africa and Italy, the 2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition Trophy winners have been announced. Included in the lineup is none other than
Latest De Wetshof Limestone Hill Exudes Class of Vintage 2022
The just-released De Wetshof Limestone Hill, one of South Africa’s most popular unwooded Chardonnays, emphasises the reputation 2022 is garnering for being a top vintage for white wines in the Cape, especially Chardonnay. According to Johann de Wet, CEO
TRADE WINDS WINE WINS TROPHY FOR BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC AT THE 2022 TROPHY WINE SHOW
Trade Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2021 triumphed as the best Sauvignon Blanc at the 2022 Trophy Wine Show, winning the Sunday Times Trophy with a top score of 97/100. Trophy Wine Show, South Africaโs premier wine competition, is internationally acclaimed for its met
Carolineโs Red Wine Review returns after 2-year hiatus
Carolineโs Red Wine Review 2022, the world-class showcase of the crรจme-de-la-crรจme of Cape red wine presented by Cape Townโs legendary Caroline Rillema, takes place in the V&A Waterfront on Thursday, 28 July. Only the top 90 accolade achieving winemak
Best In Museum Class For De Krans At Trophy Wine Show
Itโs been a great year for De Krans Wines on the competition front, with the latest accolade being awarded to their Cape Vintage Reserve 2012 for the Best In Museum Class category, at this yearโs Trophy Wine Show. Sponsored by Investec, the awards were announc
BOPLAAS IN TOP 10 AT WINEMAG CONTEST OF SIGNATURE REDS
Boplaas Family Vineyards has been awarded 93 points and a place among this yearโs Top 10 in the Prescient Signature Red Blend Report, presented by Winemag.co.za. The winning wine was the Boplaas Gamka Red Family Reserve 2020. Wines were assessed by a panel hea
TABERNACLE TREASURES UNEARTHED FOR HERITAGE STRAUSS & CO WINE AUCTION
The Tabernacle, the famous underground cellar in Stellenbosch that houses some of South Africaโs rarest and most spectacular vinous treasures, is releasing a handful of historic wines for sale. To be auctioned on 10 July by Strauss & Co, they include three
FRENCH GIVE GREEN LIGHT FOR GLOBAL WINE CONFERENCE IN SA
Stellenbosch has been selected as the global meeting point this November for a prestigious, multi-disciplinary congress on Chenin Blanc, a grape variety regarded as key to the future of wine growing. One of the worldโs most heat-tolerant and versatile cultivar
Vergelegen Estate appoints winemaker Luke O’Cuinneagain
Vergelegen wine estate, one of South Africaโs premier wine producers, has announced the appointment of its new winemaker. Luke O’Cuinneagain will take up his appointment around September this year, following in the footsteps of legendary Andr
DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY UNVEILS LANDMARK SAUVIGNON BLANC
The inaugural vintage of a milestone Sauvignon blanc wine has been released by the 13 wineries of the Durbanville Wine Valley that supplied the wine for its making. While collaborations of this scale are rare, it is the regionโs reputation for pioneering and a
Discover Steenberg Sauvignon Blancs on a curated Secret Tasting
Steenberg, one of the jewels of the Constantia Wine Valley, is synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc, offering a diversity of styles and wines of remarkable ageability. In celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc Day on Friday, 6 May 2022, Steenberg has dedicate
Unbox Pearly Bayโs stylish new wines for everyday enjoyment
Pearly Bay, the stylish range of easy drinking wines that resonate carefree living and happy moments, is now available in generous 3-litre box wines, ideal for everyday enjoyment. Get Free Email Updates! Signup now and receive an email once I publish new conte
FIRST-OF-A-KIND WINE EMPORIUM DEDICATED TO WINES OF STELLENBOSCH
Lovers of fine Stellenbosch wines worldwide can now purchase the very best this celebrated wine region has to offer in one place, online and at cellar door prices. The Simon Wine Emporium, in association with Stellenbosch Wine Routes, is dedicated ex
Stellenbosch ready to host SA Cheese Festival
STELLENBOSCH READY TO HOST SA CHEESE FESTIVAL While the popular South African Cheese Festival was presented this past weekend for the first time since 2019 as a pop-up festival at Groote Post outside Darling, it is Stellenbosch’s turn
Africa’s first Strauss & Co fine wine NFT auction with SA’s leading producers achieves R3.47 million in sales
Strauss & Co envisage a future where collectors can hold an entire portfolio of wines from across the world in their crypto wallets The last hour of the Strauss & Co Icon South African Wine NFT on-line auction saw frenetic bidding
Investec to sponsor the Trophy Wine and Spirits Shows
The Trophy Wine and Spirits Shows are proud to announce Investec Private Bank as title sponsor for the next three years. Michael Fridjhon, convenor of the Trophy Wine and Spirits Shows, says: โWe are excited to welcome Investec onboard. They are an award-winni
Bejewel autumn comfort food with bountiful ruby-red plums
With autumn climes beginning to waft in, it is time to make the most of the last plums of the season and showcase their sweet, juicy goodness in comforting autumnal desserts. Plums are abundant from November to April and even as the season comes to...
Celebrating a varietal character and passing on the baton-nage
Vergelegen wine estate calls for applications for the post of winemaker The Western Capeโs magnificent wine estates are frequently associated with winemakers who stamp their larger-than-life personalities on the vintages they nurture into maturity. Get Free Em
The “Pope of Pinotage” steps into a new role as Cellar Master at Survivor Wine
Overhex Wines welcomes Pierre Wahl as the new cellar master for Survivor Wines. Celebrated winemaker, Pierre Wahl, is a familiar face in the wine community. In 2016 he was awarded the prestigious title as Diners Club Winemaker of the Year; he is a member of...
SA WINE INDUSTRY PAYS HOMAGE TO FOUR TRAILBLAZERS
Four trailblazers of the South African wine industry were honoured on Wednesday 2 February 2022 during the industryโs annual Wine Harvest Commemorative event โ which took place at the historic Groot Constantia Wine Estate in Cape Town. The event celebrated the
World Top 12 Sauvignon Blanc awarded to Durbanville Hills
WORLD TOP 12 SAUVIGNON BLANC ACCOLLADE FOR DURBANVILLE HILLS For the results of the Top 12 visit โ The best Sauvignon Blancs of 2021 – The Drinks Business Durbanville Hillsโ The Tangram White Blend 2018 has been awarded as one of the worldโs
Stellar Results For De Krans In 2022 SA Wine & Cellar Classifications
As one of South Africaโs leading port producers, De Krans Winesโcommitment to producing quality products has yet again been acknowledged by the South African Wine & Cellar Classifications, which saw De Krans being recognized as one of the Top 10 Cape Port
Debbie Thompson โ Le Grand Domaineโs Secret Weapon
Traditionally a male-dominated industry, Le Grand Domaine winemaker, Debbie Thompson, has proven that sheโs a force to be reckoned with. Appointed in early 2020 she has already racked up numerous awards for this boutique brand. This is only the second wine far
Roodeberg 1949 impresses international palates
The commemorative Roodeberg 1949 red blend has been selected as one of Decanterโs 2022 Wines of the Year. A gold medallist with a score of 96/100, the maiden 2017 vintage also excelled in the London based 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards. Get Free Email Updates
Team SA triumphant in Ubuntu Sommelier Trophy clash
SAโs first wine route headlines international sommeliers derby The 2021 Stellenbosch Wine Routes Ubuntu Sommelier Trophy, an epic clash between team South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) and team Sommeliers Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ), saw the for
Nuy Winery wins Gold at the Veritas Awards with “frozen” Sauvignon Blanc
Nuy Winery clinched a gold medal for their Nuy Mastery Sauvignon Blanc 2021 at the 2021 Veritas Awards. Nuy Winery has always been synonym with award winning muskadel wines – in recent years they decided to explore and expe
Steenberg Ruby Rosรฉ steps out in a stylish new summer look
Happiness in your glass exuding the hues and scents of summer is the promise of Steenberg Ruby Rosรฉ just released with a refined new look that expresses elegance and sophistication. Crafted from 100% Syrah grapes by Cellarmaster Elunda Basson, the new vibrant
Tokara wins best New World Bordeaux blend in Global Challenge
Tokara, the family owned Stellenbosch Wine and Olive Estate, has triumphed at the 2021 Global Fine Wine Challenge by securing the Trophy for the best New World Bordeaux blend and Double Gold for Cabernet Sauvignon. The highly acclaimed Tokara Directorโs Reserv
FIRST PLATTER FIVE STAR ACCOLADE FOR LAARMAN WINES
Laarman Wines clinched two 5 stars in the 2022 Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide for their Laarman Wines Focal Point Chardonnay 2019 as well as the Laarman Wines Focal Point Cinsault 2019! This remarkable double a
DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY UNVEILS HISTORIC CABERNET SAUVIGNON COLLAB
South Africa, Durbanville, 24 November 2021: A collaboration by leading Cape wineries has followed the footsteps of a South African icon, producing a Cabernet Sauvignon from an exceptional vineyard that no longer exists. Its grapes hail from the same
Brookdale Estate celebrates World Vegan Month
In line with its ethos to farm mindfully with a holistic approach, Brookdale Estate in the Paarl Winelands is celebrating World Vegan Month, with a nod to the 1st of November 1944 when the Vegan Society was first established. It was
Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide Announces Pinnacle Awards for 2022 Edition
Platterโs by Diners Club Wine Guide has revealed the recipients of its sought-after and esteemed pinnacle awards โ the Wineries and Wines of the Year โ for the latest (2022) edition. The announcement was made at the launch of the top-selling and collectible ha
A legend moves โ Carolineโs Fine Wine Cellar opens in Sea Point
Carolineโs Fine Wine Cellar, Cape Townโs legendary specialist wine shop, has relocated after more than two decades from landmark premises in the CBD to new beginnings in Sea Point. Known internationally as the Cape Town purveyor of fine wines to the
WINEMAG’S Best Port wine of 2021 has been awarded to Boplaas Family Vineyards
The title of Best Port wine of 2021 has been awarded to Boplaas Family Vineyards. The announcement was made last week following the annual assessment of wines by Winemag.co.za, sponsored by Prescient. Its champion port wine was the Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve
Franschhoek Reaches Population Safety
Franschhoekโs population is officially safe and is the first town in South Africa to have more than 80% of its people vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. A project, with the full support of Premier Alan Winde, Wesgro and the Department of Health, was kick s
Constantia Glen triumphs with Winemaker of the Year and two Platter 5-stars
Winemaker Justin van Wyk, the sage behind Constantia Glenโs acclaimed cool climate wines, is the 2021 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year in recognition of his Platter 5-star Bordeaux-style blend, the Constantia Glen FIVE. The Winemaker of the Year award,
Roodeberg blends strike Veritas Gold and Double gold
Roodeberg blends strike Veritas Gold and Double gold Roodeberg, the legendary South African wine brand that has stood the test of time for over 70 years, struck Double Gold and Gold at the 2021 Veritas Awards, the โOscarsโ of the local wine industry. Get Free.
NEDERBURG SHOWS SKILL WITH CABERNET AT IWSC
Nederburg has been showered in medals awarded by the 2021 International Wine & Spirit (IWSC) Competition based in London, winning three gold and three silver medals across its multi-tiered range, with Cabernet Sauvignon taking centre stage. Get Free Email
Franschhoek launches I Love My Hoek
No longer a pipe dream, Franschhoekโs restaurant recovery initiative will officially launch on 15 November, and what better way than with the โI Love My Hoekโ campaign. Take your love for Franschhoek one step further by earning as you spend. Simply spend R400
Rising start Candice Nassen, joins the Tokara winemaking team
An up and coming new winemaking talent and academic achiever, Candice Nassen, joins Tokara on 1 November 2021 as Assistant Winemaker to Stuart Botha. Get Free Email Updates! Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. Thank you for subscri
Well-known wine family celebrates four decades with a refined new look
Robertson Valleyโs Van Loveren Family Vineyards relaunch its heritage range Forty years after the Retief brothers Wynand and Nico, sons of the founders, established the well-known, modern-classic Van Loveren brand, the label, focus and appearance have been pol
Steenberg The Black Swan in Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc hall of fame
Steenberg The Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc 2020 has staked its claim as one of South Africaโs best Sauvignon Blancs by securing a place in the 2021 TOP 10 line-up. Being singled out as one of the countryโs finest in the FNB Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc...
Diemersdal Makes it Five in a Row at Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 Awards
No fancy stuff this time. After winning four Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 awards in a row with its revolutionary Winter Ferment Sauvignon Blanc, Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville this year nabbed its fifth consecutive Top 10 Award with the Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc
Introducing French-inspired La Motte Vin de Joie Rosรฉ
La Motte is introducing a new addition to its well-known portfolio of wines โ a French-style rosรฉ called Vin de Joie. The 2021 La Motte Vin de Joie Rosรฉ is an elegant choice that promises to bring joy: whether it is a social joy –...
CHATEAU LIBERTAS REVIVAL
Ever noticed how many wines in South Africa have โChateauโ as part of their name? Only one: Chateau Libertas. In 1935, the country signed an agreement with the French* that prevented the use of the term by any local producer from that point on. Why...
7 things you didnโt know about Grappa – the after-dinner digestif
Found in some of the top fine-dining restaurants around the world, Grappa is one of the most famous Italian beverages available today. But did you know that the Italian digestif was once considered a poor manโs drink? Here are 7 more things you may not...
Constantia Wine Route Online Wine Shop
The Constantia Wine Route is excited to launch its brand new online wine shop, showcasing all the available wines from the nine Constantia member wine estates on one platform. This will help ensure Constantiaโs already celebrated wines are easily accessible to
Boplaas Family Reserve wines get a new look
One of the most sought-after wine ranges from celebrated winery Boplaas has a new label. The Boplaas Family Reserve wines now bear a striking and contemporary appearance that reflects the heritage and excellence this Klein Karoo winery is renowned for. Get Fre
The Journal: A New Chapter on Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc
The second vintage of Diemersdal estateโs The Journal Sauvignon Blanc underscores this rangeโs commitment to showing the farmโs Durbanville terroir through classic, old-school styles of winemaking. The just-released The Journal Sauvignon Blanc 2020, following
The Kruger Family Reserve Range
When Stellenview Premium Wines founder, winemaker and entrepreneur, Reino Kruger established the brand in 2009 (primarily for export markets to the Far East) it made perfect sense to pay homage to his family with one of the ranges, namely the Kruger Family Res
Stylish debut of Cellarmaster Elunda Basson’s first Steenberg Sauvignon
The first Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc crafted by Cellarmaster Elunda Basson has stepped out in style expressing its timeless elegance with a refined new look. โWith the 2020 vintage I am finally able to share my first Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc sporting a brand n
Journey’s End Vineyards Awarded WWF Conservation Status
Journeyโs End Vineyards, the boutique estate situated on the mountain slopes above Sir Lowryโs Pass Village in the Helderberg basin, has been awarded WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Conservation Champion Status, a prestigious accreditation bestowed upon
Roodeberg celebrates Milk Tart Day with Lavish Layers of History
Roodeberg, the cherished wine that has stood the test of time for over 70 years, is celebrating National Milk Tart day on Saturday, 27 February with a luxurious twist. The traditional milk tart with its familiar sweet crust and creamy custard filling, is an en
HUIS VAN CHEVALLERIE BACKS SAโS ONLY ALL-WOMAN FIREFIGHTING TEAM
When I read / heard about the powerhouse all woman firefighting team at Huis’ Van Chevallerie I just knew I had to share it. The fledgeling outfit was established just over 12 months ago. Called Juliet Crew after the only female descriptor in the interna
Delheim’s Spatzendreck turns 60
Collectorโs wine encompasses a spirit of tenacity and sense of humour One of South Africaโs most loved and quirkiest fine wines celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with the latest release by Delheim in Stellenbosch. What some first derided as
Regenerative Farming and Sustainable Agriculture Webinar 06 March 2021
Join us for an insightful, free webinar as our winemaker, Dirk van Zyl, interviews Dick Richardson of ‘Grazing Naturally While winemaking is an 8,000+ year-old tradition, good wine starts with the grape, and good grapes begin with good soil. Any vintner
What’s in the Name? Cap Classique
The Cap Classique Producers Association has recently re-positioned its marketing objectives to highlight the importance of time in the making of fine South African bubbly. The change occurs simultaneously to a drive for changes in local legislation governing t
SA master distiller to be inducted into Global Whisky Hall of Fame
Whisky Magazine announced that Andy Watts, Distell Master Distiller of a range of proudly South African whiskies, Bainโs Cape Mountain Whisky and Three Ships Whisky, will be bestowed the great honour of being inducted into Whisky Magazineโs Whisky Hall of Fame
Simonsig Estate | The Garland 2015 Single-Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
South Africa, Stellenbosch, November 2020; With a philosophy of only releasing the very best expression of The Garlandโs single-vineyard cabernet sauvignon site, Simonsigโs previous vintage release was the 2011. Enter 2015, which is considered one of the best,
GROOTE POST BRUT CAP CLASSIQUE X RETRO PRAWN & AVO RITZ COCKTAIL
Chef Debbie Mclaughlin, from Hilda’s Kitchen, has created this appetising starter, Retro Prawn & Avo Ritz Cocktail, to serve to your guests this festive season with a glass of Groote Postโs new Brut Cap Classique Get Free Email Updates! Signup now an
Kunye Wine | Wine That Makes a Difference
Kunye, meaning โtogetherโ in Xhosa, is a nonprofit wine brand that celebrates the diversity of the South African landscape. All profits generated from the Kunye wine sales will be put into a scholarship fund to help people from previously disadvantaged backgro
Blaauwklippen Family Market | Refreshed and Revitalised
Bigger isnโt always better! The Blaauwklippen Family Market has reopened with a fresh focus on small and local โ a place to meet farmers, entrepreneurs, designers, cooks and crafters, and shop for seasonal produce and hand-crafted and sustainably-produced good
Bertus Fourieโs Barista Pinotage
โThink of chocolate coated espresso coffee beans with candied cherries and butterscotch. Does this sound delicious? It is indeed. Thereโs so much to love about the Barista Pinotage. Have a taste and see for yourself.โ These are the words of winemaker legend, B
Commemorative Roodeberg 1949 strikes Decanter Gold in London
Roodebergโs commemorative โ1949โ red wine launched last year to celebrate the brandโs momentous 70th anniversary, has brought home a Gold medal and a phenomenal score of 96/100 from the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards in London. Get Free Email Updates! Si
De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay: 30 Years of Elegance
Finesse is one of five Chardonnays made by De Wetshof Estate in Robertson, a pioneering South African Chardonnay producer. The 2019 vintage of this wine marks the 30th anniversary of Finesse, which De Wetshof owner Danie de Wet introduced into the market in 19
Black Elephant Vintners – Rebels with a Kinda Magic
When you log on to the Black Elephant Vintners (BEV) website, one of the first things you see on the landing page is a line that reads “A Robben Island native, an ex-stockbroker and an elephant walk into a bar …” And you know immediately...
Vondeling Babiana: Celebrating a proud legacy and a rich diversity
Vondelingโs white flagship Babiana isnโt only a celebration of 360 years of winemaking in South Africa (the first wine was made in 1659 at the Cape of Good Hope), but it also celebrates the rich diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of the worldโs...
