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In 2017, I had my first encounter with Glen Carlou's Gravel Quarry, and it left a lasting impression that has only grown stronger with time. Now, as I eagerly await the opportunity to savor the 2021 vintage, I know this is a wine that I want in my pantry or cellar. Discover the remarkable Gravel Quarry 2021, a wine that embodies the pinnacle of craftsmanship and terroir from Glen Carlou. This exquisite offering showcases the estate's unwavering commitment to quality and precision. Gravel Quarry captures the spirit of the vineyard, crafted from a rare, gravel-rich single vineyard where Cabernet Sauvignon vines thrive in the unique Simonsberg stones. This exceptional drainage allows for concentrated ripeness and depth of flavor.

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The Fine Wine Awards sponsored by American Express announced today its inaugural winners during an Awards ceremony at Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch. The Fine Wine Awards aims to become the largest listings of blind-tasted wines in South Africa and be a comprehensive guide for South African wine lovers*. American Express is operated in South Africa through its licensee Nedbank. Hout Bay Vineyards Klasiek 2020 in Cap Classique category and Spier Frans K. Smit White 2018 in Dry White category were awarded the highest rankings (96/100).  12 Trophy awards were awarded to the highest-ranking wine in their category:

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South African muscadel producers have reason to celebrate, having secured 16 awards at the 2024 Muskadel SA Awards. Six platinum and ten gold award winners were announced for this noble cultivar at the 19th Muskadel SA Awards, sponsored by Vinochem, on Thursday, 6 June 2024, at Noop Restaurant in Paarl.

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Get out those diaries and open those calendars to save these red-letter days!

The 40th annual Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction is set to take place on Friday 4 and Saturday, 5 October 2024 at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West. As always, we will be counting down to this South African wine calendar highlight with several events and tasting opportunities. 

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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.

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International wine critic and commentator Tim Atkin MW is upbeat about the South African wine industry and says it is “producing the greatest wines in its history” despite the prevailing economic and structural setbacks faced by many.  The reasons, he believes, are: “Better viticulture and site-selection, superior virus-free plant material and a broader palette of grape varieties.”  

In his just-released 319-page 2023 South Africa Report, now in its 11th annual edition, he contends that the country’s whites are “some of the best on the planet” and claims “the Cape has eclipsed the Loire Valley as the source of the world’s best dry Chenin Blancs”.  Meanwhile, its reds “are now a match for … its world-class whites”.