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Spier Cap Classique Brut 2021, no need to wait for a celebration, it’s an any time wine…

Even amid the rolling vineyards and wood-fired aromas of Spier Wine Farm — where guests linger over Tania Kleintjes’ organic blends or PJ Vadas’ smoked chorizo flambéed in brandy — it’s not unusual to spot someone glancing at their phone between pours or while children chase ducks near the Werf. A few regulars, mostly locals enjoying weekend getaways, quietly admit to doing a hollywoodbets login spina zonke during downtime, not as a main event, but as a habitual check-in between tastings or while waiting for their platter to arrive. Staff don’t blink — they’ve seen it tucked beside wine flight menus and bakery bags. It’s never mentioned in cellar tours or on the estate’s brochures, yet it’s become a quiet, modern footnote to Stellenbosch’s slower rhythms. Johan Jordan’s team remains focused on terroir and tannins; the login, like the burn-off of brandy over sausage, is momentary — there, then gone, leaving only the wine, the company, and the Cape sun./p>

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Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, so good with a Lunchtime charcuterie and cheese platter or a Sunday Roast…

Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 s the Flagship Cabernet of Landskroon, five generations in the De Villiers Family…

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Groot Constantia Gouverneur’s Reserve White 2021, perfect Festive Season food wine…

Constantia Gouverneur’s Reserve White 2021, the flagship of the Estate, a classic Bordeaux Style blend with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Brookdale Mason Road Chenin Blanc 2022…

Brookdale Mason Road Chenin Blanc 2022, a fine oaked version by Kiara Scott Farmer, Brookedales Winemaker…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Springfield Estate Albariño 2023…

Springfield Estate Albariño 2023, is a fine expression of this Spanish Wine Grape of which Springfield has a vineyard planted…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2022…

Ntsiki Biyela has forged a path to become a respected and admired name in Wine. The Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2022 reflects her talent…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Jordan Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc 2023

The Jordans of Stellenbosch Kloof have been producing premium wines for years. The Jordan Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc is one of them…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A fine example of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, the Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 would grace any table with its presence…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, The Roos Family Mooiplaas Merlot Cabernet Franc 2021…

The Roos Family Mooiplaas Merlot Cabernet Franc 2021 is a fine expression of these two noble grape varieties from the Bottelary Hills…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2022…

The fabled Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2022 is as good as ever and just such an utterly delicious Bordeaux style blend…

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Spier Cap Classique Brut 2021, no need to wait for a celebration, it’s an any time wine…

The Spier Cap Classique Brut 2021is a wine for any time, great for toasts and even better with food…

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Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, so good with a Lunchtime charcuterie and cheese platter or a Sunday Roast…

Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 s the Flagship Cabernet of Landskroon, five generations in the De Villiers Family…

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Groot Constantia Gouverneur’s Reserve White 2021, perfect Festive Season food wine…

Constantia Gouverneur’s Reserve White 2021, the flagship of the Estate, a classic Bordeaux Style blend with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Brookdale Mason Road Chenin Blanc 2022…

Brookdale Mason Road Chenin Blanc 2022, a fine oaked version by Kiara Scott Farmer, Brookedales Winemaker…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Springfield Estate Albariño 2023…

Springfield Estate Albariño 2023, is a fine expression of this Spanish Wine Grape of which Springfield has a vineyard planted…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2022…

Ntsiki Biyela has forged a path to become a respected and admired name in Wine. The Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2022 reflects her talent…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Jordan Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc 2023

The Jordans of Stellenbosch Kloof have been producing premium wines for years. The Jordan Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc is one of them…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A fine example of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, the Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 would grace any table with its presence…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, The Roos Family Mooiplaas Merlot Cabernet Franc 2021…

The Roos Family Mooiplaas Merlot Cabernet Franc 2021 is a fine expression of these two noble grape varieties from the Bottelary Hills…

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100 South African Wines to drink now, Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2022…

The fabled Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2022 is as good as ever and just such an utterly delicious Bordeaux style blend…

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