07 Jul New vibrant TOKARA Rosé vintage released at the cellar door
TOKARA’s stylish tasting lounge has a new surprise in store for visitors to this Stellenbosch family owned wine estate with the release of the new 2020 vintage of its vibrant Rosé.
10 Mar The comeback of Viognier | Flagstone Wines
Legend has it that Viognier is an ancient grape originating in Dalamatia (present-day Croatia) and was brought to the Rhone Valley during the Roman occupation. One legend states that the Roman emperor Probus brought the vine to the region in 281 AD; another has the grape packaged with Syrah on a cargo ship navigating the Rhône river, en route to Beaujolais when it was captured, near the site of present-day Condrieu, by a local group of outlaws.
01 Aug Stellenbosch Hills | New Sense of Place is a new pinnacle for Stellenbosch wine
I attended the launch of the Stellenbosch Hills limited-edition range of wines that promise rare insight into some of South Africa's finest terroir in Stellenbosch has been unveiled. Named Sense of Place, the portfolio showcases the diversity of expressions that vineyards at their peak are capable of.
02 Jul Elgin Ridge 282 Pinot Noir 2016 | Perfect for any occasion
South Africa is home to only a couple of certified biodynamic wine producers, and Elgin Ridge Wine Estate happens to be one of these. Situated in the picture-perfect Elgin Wine Valley, the estate owned by Brian and Marion Smith, is known for producing a small range of superb wines, one of these being the Elgin Ridge 282 Pinot Noir 2016.