Stellenbosch Hills Anna Christina Cap Classique 2018, so good with Adolfo Roma’s Parma Ham and Melon with a Port Reduction…

A sublime Anna Christina Cap Classique from Charl Myburgh Winemaker and PG Slabbert Cellarmaster. Fresh, crisp, good with food...

March 17th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Adolfo Roma, Charl Myburgh, Parma Ham with Melon, PG Slabbert, Sense of Place, Stellenbosch Hills A Sense of Place Suikerboschrand, Stellenbosch Hills Anna Christina Cap Classique 2018, Stellenbosch Single Vineyard Kastanjeberg Chenin Blanc, |
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Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, excellent partner to Nadia Graves’s Beef Cheeks…

Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, an utterly delicious vegan wine. Brilliant fruit, lovely palate weight, and softness...

March 16th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, #southafricanwine, , Beef Cheeks, , Heidi Dietstein, , Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, , Stellenbosch, , |
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Oldenburg Vineyards Syrah 2017, from The Library Collection, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Bacon wrapped Chicken with Parmesan Cream

Oldenburg Vineyards Syrah 2017 is available from the Estate's Library Collection. This means that it's been matured under ideal circumstances

Spier Good Natured Organic Shiraz 2021, perfect with a Platter of Charcuterie or Flambéed Chorizo…

Spier Good Natured Organic Shiraz 2021 is part of a range of four wines made by Tania Kleintjes, Spier's Organic Wine Specialist...

February 14th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , Cape Winelands, , Oganic Wine, PJ and Tara Vadas, , Spier Good Natured Organic Shiraz 2021, , , Tania Kleintjes, , Western Cape Wines|

Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2020, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Black Rice Salad with Balsamic Beets and Butternut…

Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2020 is a three way blend of Merlot as the lead grape with Pinotage and Shiraz...

February 11th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , Black Rice Salad, Boela Gerber, Constantia Wine, , , , Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2020, |
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Simonsig Wine Estate, Die Kluisenaar 2019, a 5 Star Platter’s Guide Wine, perfect with a tranche of Dalewood Fromage Winelands Chef’s Camembert…

Simonsig Wine Estate, Die Kluisenaar 2017 is a fine blend of oak fermented and matured in previous fill French Oak Barrels...

February 10th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , Dalewood Fromage, Francois Malan, , , , Simonsig Wine Estate, |

Valentine’s Wine #8, Van Loveren Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir, excellent with Dianne Bibby’s Sticky Chicken with Roasted Grapes…

Valentine's Wine #8 Van Loveren Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir is the perfect summer wine, a pretty little gem, perfect with Summer Food...

February 9th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , , , , , Sticky Chicken with Roasted Grapes, Van Loveren Daydream Chardonnay Pinot Noir, |
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Valentine’s Wine #7, Durbanville Hills, The Collector’s Reserve The Lighthouse Merlot 2019, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Spicy Mexican Cheese Plait with Manchego Cheese…

Durbanville Hills Collector's Reserve Lighthouse Merlot 2019 has a label designed by Theo Vorster, well known Linocut Artist - Theo Vorster...

February 8th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , , , , Durbanville Hills Lighthouse Merlot 2019, Durbanville Hills Winery, , Linocut Art, , Merlot, The Mouille Point Lighthouse, Theo Vorster, |

Valentine’s Wine #6, De Wetshof Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2020, best with a platter of oysters…

My Valentine's Wine #6 is the De Wetshof Blanc de Blancs. Made of Chardonnay from this premier Wine Estate in Robertson...

February 7th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , , Cap Classique, Cape Winelands, , De Wetshof Wine Estate Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2020, , , , , |
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Valentine’s Wine #5, Nitida The Grande Matriarch Cap Classique 2019, delicious with Dianne Bibby’s Prawn and Coconut Curry…

Nitida The Grande Matriarch Cap Classique 2019 A splendid wine to woo your valentine Nitida Wine Estate, owned by Bernhard Veller, is on an East Facing slope in the small Durbanville Wine Appellation. The slope allows the cool breezes off the cold Benguela Current which moves up the West Coast, to filter down through the

February 6th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , , , , , Dianne Bibby’s Prawn and Coconut Curry, , , , , The Grande Matriarch Cap Classique 2019|

Valentine’s Wine #4, La Motte Vin de Joie 2022, very good with the La Motte Restaurant’s Grilled Nectarine and Burrata Salad with Almonds and a herb drizzle…

La Motte Vin de Joie 2022 is my choice as my Valentine's Day Wine #4. A fine blend of Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Shiraz & Cinsault...

February 4th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , , , , , , Grilled Nectarine and Burrata Salad, La Motte Vin de Joie 2022, La Motte Wine Estate, , , Valentine's Wine|

Valentine’s Wine #3, Koelenbosch Dry Pinotage Rosé 2022, from Koelenhof Winery, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Mediterranean Tuna Salad…

Koelenbosch Dry Pinotage Rosé 2022 is my choice for Valentine's Day #3. Deliciously dry, with fruit intensity. Excellent with food...

February 3rd, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , , , Koelenbosch Dry Pinotage Rosé 2022, Koelenhof Winery, |
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Valentine’s Wine #2, Clos Malverne Ellie 2018, Shiraz Cap Classique Rosé, excellent with Dianne Bibby’s Prosciutto Strawberry and Feta Salad…

Clos Malverne Ellie 2018, a fine Cap Classique made from a single Vineyard of Shiraz on the valley floor..

February 2nd, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , , Cap Classique, Clos Malverne Ellie 2018, , Seymour Pritchard, , Sophia Pritchard, Stllenbosch Wines, Valentine's Wine|

Valentine’s Wine #1, Brookdale Wine Estate, Mason Road, Serendipity Rosé 2021, perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Wild Rice and Chicken Salad with Avocado…

Brookdale Wine Estate, Mason Road, Serendipity Rosé 2021 Land yourself a bottle right now to share with your loved one on Valentine's Day Brookdale Wine Estate is in the Paarl Wine Appellation in the area known as Klein Drakenstein. The Estate consists of a series of beautifully restored whitewashed buildings in the Cape Dutch Style.

February 1st, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , , Brookdale Wine Estate, , Gary Coetzee, , Klein Drakenstein, Mason Road, , Serendipity Rosé 2021, Tim Rudd, Valentine's Wine, Wild Rice Chicken Salad with Avocado|
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Darling Cellars Cap Classiques, great bubbles from a cool marine climate…

Darling Cellars Cap Classiques have recently undergone a livery change bringing them to the market as elegant, modern wines...

January 27th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , Darling Cellars, Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2020, Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2019, Darling Cellars Cap Classique Nectar 2019, Darling Cellars Cap Classiques, , The Darling Wildflower Society, West Coast of South Africa|

Landskroon Sauvignon Blanc 2022, excellent with Dianne Bibby’s Roast Aubergine with Miso and Pomelo…

An excellent example of Sauvignon Blanc, which has its origins on the French Atlantic Coast from whence came the De Villiers Family in 1689..

January 26th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , , French Huguenots, , , Paarl Wines, Paul de Viliers V, Sauvignon Blanc|
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Darling Cellars Reserve Range Pyjama Bush Rosé 2022, perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Roast Salmon with Rosé and Shallot Yoghurt…

The Pyjama Bush, which gives its name to this fine Sauvignon Blanc Grenache Noir Rosé, flowers in Spring...

January 24th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , Darling Cellars, Darling Cellars Reserve Range Pyjama Bush Rosé 2022, , , Pyjama Bush, Roast Salmon with Rosé & Shallot Yoghurt, Sauvignon Blanc, West Coast of South Africa|
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De Wetshof Estate Thibault, a Merlot of the 2012 vintage, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Marinated Spiced Lamb Chops…

A truly fine wine, the De Wetshof Thibault, a Merlot of the 2012 Vintage. Seldom one has the opportunity to taste as perfect an expression...

January 23rd, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , Danie & Leska de Wet, , De Wetshof Estate Thibault Merlot 2012, , , Marinated Spiced Lamb Chops, Merlot, , Robertson|

Spier Good Natured Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022, excellent with a tranche of Gravlax…

Spier Good Natured Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022, a fine example from the lime soils near Lutzville, made by Tania Kleintjes...

January 12th, 2023|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, , #sauvignonblanc, #southafricanwine, , GRavlax, , Spier Good Natured Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Spier Good Natured Wines, , Stellenbosch, Tania Kleintjes|

De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2022, perfectly paired with Madeleine’s Butter Fried Sole with capers and lemon Juice…

De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2022, the purest of expressions, using no oak, allowing the fabulous fruit from the Estate to shine...

December 30th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideo, #nakedchardonnay, #southafricanwine, , Chardonnay, Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2022, , |

Advent Calendar Wine #24, 2022. Welbedacht Bakleiblok Cinsault 2022, perfectly paired with my Portuguese Duck Rice…

My Advent Calendar #24 Welbedacht Bakleiblok Cinsault, is a young cherry and red berry, brambles and mulberry bomb, a total joy to drink...

December 24th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, #winoftheday, , , , Duck Rice, Groenkloof, Old Vines, , Welbedacht Bakleiblok Cinsault 2022, , Wellington Wine Appellation|
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Advent Calendar Wine #23, 2022. Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel 2020, perfect with a dish of Oysters…

My Advent Calendar #23 Wine of the Day Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel 2020. The first of its type made by Frans Malan in 1971...

December 23rd, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideo, #pinotmeunier, , #southafricanwine, , Advent Calendar #23, Cap Classique, Chardonnay, , , Simonsig Cap Classique, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel 2020, Simonsig Wine Estate, |
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Advent Calendar 2022. Spier Good Natured Organic Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, perfect with my Lager Baked Gammon…

Advent Calendar, Spier Good Natured Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a fine soft fruit forward wine by Tani Kleintjies...

December 22nd, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, , #capewine, #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , Lager Baked Gammon, , Spier Good Natured Organic Shiraz, , Steelenbosch Wine, , Tania Kleintjies|
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Advent Calendar Wine #21, 2022. Durbanville Hills Tangram Red Blend 2017, excellent with a bowl of my Denningvleis…

My Advent Calendar #21, Durbanville Hills Tangram Red Blend 2017. A fine blend of five noble red wine varieties originating in Bordeaux...

December 21st, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #cabernetfranc, , #capewine, #christmas, #instagramvideo, #petitverdot, #southafricanwine, , Denningvleis, Durbanville Hills Tangram Red Blend 2017, Durbanville Hills Winery, , Friends Food Flavour, , , Merlot, |

Advent Calendar Wine #20, 2022. Cellaro Nero d’Avola Nerello Mascalese Due Lune 2019, so good with my Tomato Bredie…

My Advent Wine #20 Wine, a fine red blend from Cellaro, Sicily. A blend of Nero d’Avola and Nerello Mascalese, called Due Lune 2019...

December 19th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #italy #italianwine #adventcalendar2022, , Advent Calendar #20, Cellaro Nero d’Avola Nerello Mascalese Due Lune 2019, Gabba International, , Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola, Sicilian Wine, Stefano Gabba, The Cellaro Winery, |

Advent Calendar Wine #19, 2022. Stellenzicht Acheulean Chardonnay 2020, perfect with a chilled Green Summer Minestrone…

My Advent Calendar #19, the Stellenzicht Achulean Chardonnay 2020 is partially fermented and matured in Clay Amphora & oak barrels..

December 19th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideo, #southafricanwine, , Chardonnay, L'Re Hughes, , Stellenzicht Acheulean Chardonnay 2020, Stellenzicht Wines|

Advent Calendar Wine #18, 2022. Fantini Calalenta Pecorino 2021, excellent with my Fattoush…

My Advent Calendar #18 wine, Fantini Calalenta Pecorino 2021, a delicious white from the Abruzzo region on the Iralian East Coast...

December 18th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #istagramvideo, #italianwine, #italy, , Abruzzo, Fantini Calalenta Pecorino 2021, , Gabba International Cape Town, Pecorino Grapes, Stefano Gabba, Vino.co.za|

Advent Calendar Wine #17, 2022. Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Series Rhodium 2019, excellent with Nina Timm’s Lip-smacking Lamb Ribs…

My Advent Calendar #17, the fabulous Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Series Rhodium 29019, a fine blend from Nic van Aarde's first vintage...

December 17th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, #southafricanwine, , Advent Calendar #17, , Cabernet Franc, , Lamb Ribs, Merlot, , , Oldenburg Vineyards Rhodium 2019, |
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Advent Calendar Wine #16, 2022. L’Ormarins Private Cuvée Cap Classique 2014, perfect with smoked salmon rolls…

My Advent Calendar Wine #16, L’Ormarins Private Cuvée Cap Classique 2014, is a fine Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend by Zanie Viljoen, Winemaker.

December 16th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #capclassique, #instagramvideos, , , , , Franschhoek, L’Ormarins Wine Estate, Zanie Viljoen|

Advent Calendar Wine #15, 2022. Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2022, perfect with an Avocado and Salmon Salad…..

My Advent Calendar #15. By Henry Kotze at Mulderbosch in he Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2022...

December 15th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #https://mulderbosch.co.za/, #instagramvideos, #southafricanwine, , , , Polkadraai Road, Sauvignon Blanc, |

Advent Calendar Wine #14, 2022. Silverthorn Jewel Box 2018, a Cap Classique and a perfect partner to a dish of White Fish Ceviche with Salmon Roe…

My Advent Calendar #14 Silverthorn Jewel Box 2018 is a gem of a wine from John and Karen Loubser of Silverthorn Wines, Robertson...

December 14th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #capclassique, #instagramvideos, #southafricanwine, , Cap Classique, Chardonnay, , , Pinot Noir, , Silverthorn Jewel Box 2018, Silverthorn Wines, Tim Atkin|

Advent Calendar Wine #13, 2022. Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, perfect with Ina Paarman’s Aubergine Involtini…

Advent Calendar #13 Wine is the Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, made for drinking now, though will age beautifully...

December 13th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, , #capewine, #instagramvideos, #sothafricancabernetsauvignon, #southafricanwine, , , Aubergine Involtini, Boela Gerber, , , , Hendrik Cloete, Ina Paarman, Ina Paarman’s Aubergine Involtini|

Advent Calendar Wine #12, 2022. Namaqua Sweet Wines, Hanepoot Jerepigo and Red Muscadel, perfect additions to your Christmas Table…

Namaqua Sweet Wines are so utterly delicious and so perfect for the festive season ahead as perfect food partner wines...

December 12th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, #Muscat d'Alexandrie, #namaqualand, #southafricansweetwines, #southafricanwine, #sweetwine, , Hanepoot, Hanepoot Jerepigo, Muscadel, Namaqua Wines, Red Muscadel, Vredendal|

Advent Calendar Wine #11, 2022. Van Loveren Christiena Trousseau Cap Classique, just perfect with your platter of chilled oysters…

Advent Calendar #11, Van Loveren Christiena Trousseau Cap Classique, oyster dry and perfect...

December 11th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #capclassique, #instagramvideos, #southafricanwine, , Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, Cap Classique, Nico Retief, Pinot Noir, , Robertson Wines, The Four Cousins, Van Loveren Christiena Trousseau Cap Classique, , Van Loveren Wines, Wyand Retief|

Advent Calendar Wine #10, 2022. Perdeberg, The Dryland Collection, Rossouw’s Heritage 2020. Perfect with your plate of Grilled Sardines….

Perdeberg, The Dryland Collection, Rossouw’s Heritage 2020. A delicious punchy Chenin Blanc led Blend, perfect food partner...

December 10th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, , #southafricanwine, , , , , Paarl, , , , Voor Perdeberg|
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Advent Calendar Wine #9, 2022. Vondeling Rurale 2018, an exciting ancient style of making a fine sparkling wine, good with fresh whitebait…

Vondeling Rurale 2018, a truly exciting sparkling wine made by an ancient method, single fermentation in the bottle...

December 9th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, , , Matthew Copeland, , South African Sparking Wine, , Vondeling Rurale 2018, |

Advent Calendar Wine #8, 2022. Zorgvliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, perfect with Diane Bibby’s Roast Lamb with Saffron Honey…

Zorgvliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2019. like a perfect Claret. Bernard le Roux hits the sweet spot to serve a truly great wine...

December 8th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, , , , Bernard le Roux, , , Roast Lamb with Saffron Honey, , Zorgvliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Zorgvliet Wine Estate|

Advent Calendar Wine #7, 2022. Lozärn Cabernet Franc 2019, perfect with a Lizet Hartley pork chop in a cider sauce…

My Advent Calendar Wine #8, Lozärn Cabernet Franc 2019. A fine noble red by Salome Buys Vermeulen from deep clay soils of the Robertson Valley.

December 7th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, , , Cabernet Franc, Lozärn Cabernet Franc 2019, , , |
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Advent Calendar Wine #6, 2022. Rietvallei Heritage Collection JMB Chardonnay 2022, perfect with a platter of Tuna Crudo…

Rietvallei Heritage Collection JMB Chardonnay 2022 Rietvallei Wine Estate is situated in the beautiful Robertson Wine Appellation. Known for its calcareous soils, Robertson is excellent wine country and also known for it race horse studs. It is a region known equally for its white, red and Cap Classique wines. Kobus Burger of Rietvallei with his

December 6th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, , , Chardonnay, , Rietvallei Heritage Collection JMB Chardonnay 2022, , |

Advent Calendar Wine #4, 2022. Kruger Family Wines Old Vines Palomino 2020 – Piekenierskloof, just perfect with a Roast Trout…

Advent Calendar #4 2022, delicious Palomino, judiciously oaked 5 months on the lees in Concrete Egg Fermenters, previously filled Oak Barrels.

December 4th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, , , Advent Calendar 2022, , Johan and Sofie Kruger, Johan Kruger, , Piekeniierskloof, The Kruger Family Wines|

Advent Calendar Wine #3, 2022, Muratie Laurens Campher 2020, a fine Chenin Blanc led blend, perfect with Tuna Crudo…

My Advent Calendar #3 2022, Muratie Laurens Campher 2020, a fine blend by Hattingh de Villiers led by Chenin Blanc. A great food wine...

December 3rd, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, , , , Ansela van de Caab, Ben Prins, Hattingh de Villiers, , Muratie Laurens Campher 2020, , Rijk and Kim Melck, Tuna Crudo|

Advent Calendar Wine #2, 2022. Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2020, perfect with Fiona Beckett’s Red Wine Spaghetti…

Advent Calendar #2 2022, Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2020, perfect with Fiona Beckett's Red Wine Spaghetti...

December 2nd, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, , , Advent Calendar 2022, , , , , , , |

Advent Calendar Wine #1, 2022. Le Grand Domaine Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2022, delicious with a platter of White Fish Crudo…

Advent Calendar Wine #1, Le Grand Domaine Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2022...

December 1st, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #adventcalendar2022, #instagramvideos, , , Advent Calendar 2022, Bernard Fontannaz, , , Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2022, , Sauce Vierge, Sauvignon Blanc, , White Fish Crudo|

The Dukes of Wellington, a pair of noble Veritas Award whites, a Double Gold for the Chenin Blanc 2022 and a Gold for the Sauvignon Blanc 2022…

The Dukes of Wellington, two great whites, a Chenin Blanc and a Sauvignon Blanc, Veritas Gold & Double Gold Award Winners...

November 29th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, , , , Duke Chenin Blanc 2022, Duke Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Duke Wines, Gilbert & Gaillard Gold, Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards Double Gold, Sauvignon Blanc, Veritas Double Gold, Veritas Gold, |

Wellington Wine’s La Cave Cape Blend 2017, a blend led by Pinotage, best served with a tranche of roast beef with all the trimmings…

Wellington Wine's La Cave Cape Blend 2017, a bottle weighed down with medals, one double gold from Veritas plus international awards...

November 28th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, , , La Cave Cape Blend 2017, La Cave Wines, , , Wellington Wine Appellation|

Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve, The Cape Garden Chenin Blanc 2021, delicious with a robust country salad…

Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve, the Cape Garden Chenin Blanc 2021, a brilliant expression of the grape by Kobus Gerber, white Wine Specialist...

November 26th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, , , , , Durbanville Hills Winery, Kobus Gerber, Loire Valley, Prosciutto and Leaf Salad, Roasted Butternut, The Cape Garden Chenin Blanc 2021|

La Cave Pinotage 2019, covered in Veritas Gold and Double Gold Awards. Worthy of every sticker on the bottle. Perfect with crackly roast Pork Belly…

La Cave Pinotage 2019, covered in gold and double gold awards from the Veritas 2022. And worth every one...

November 25th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, , , , Francois van Niekerk, La Cave Pinotage 2019, Professor Abraham Perold, Wellington Wine Appellation, |

Landskroon Blanc de Noir Rosé 2022, perfect with a Prawn and Quinoa Wrap and a Mango and Avocado Salsa…

Landskroon Blanc de Noir Rosé 2022 is just off dry and made from 100% Pinotage, perfect Summer wine on its own or with food...

Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2018, a Cape Blend and so good with a Casserole of Short Ribs…

The Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2018 is the second vintage of this utterly drinkable blend of Shiraz, Merlot, Pinotage & Tannat...

Simonsig Woolworths Chenin Blanc Pinotage Rosé 2022, perfect with my Marinated Salmon with lime and pink peppercorns… My Wine of the Day…

Simonsig Woolworths Chenin Blanc Pinotage Rosé 2022 is. blend of two of South Africa's much loved grapes....

October 30th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, , , , Francois Malan, , , marinated salmon, , Simonsig Woolworths Chenin Blanc Pinotage Rosé 2022, |

My Wine of the Day, Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve The Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2022…

Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve The Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2022, what a stunner of a cool climate wine...

October 27th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, , , Durbanville Hills Winery, , Kobus Gerber, , Sauvignon Blanc, The Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2022|
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My Wine of the Day, Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, recently released. Do watch my Instagram Video…

Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a fine wine made from grapes grown on the slopes of the Helderberg...

October 22nd, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, , , , , Ernie Els Estate, Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, , , , Wesley Aucamp|

My Gin of the Day, Musgrave Crafted Gin – a jewel of a Gin distilled by Simone Musgrave with 11 botanicals…

Musgrave Crafted Gin, founded and create by Simone Musgrave, is distilled with 11 Botanicals, is an utterly delicious benchmark Gin...

October 7th, 2022|Categories: Michael's Writings, podcasts|Tags: #ginoftheday, #instagramvideo, #Southafricangin, Musgrave Crafted Gin, Musgrave Spirits, Simone Musgrave|
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Bellevue Pinotage 2018, hone your palate on an historic Pinotage ahead of National Pinotage Day on October 8th…

Bellevue Pinotage 2018, from an Estate in Bottelary Hills. steeped in the history of Pinotage, with its first vineyards planted in 1953...

September 25th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #instagramvideos, , , Bellevue Pinotage 2018, Bellevue Wine Estate, , Cape Wine Show, , Lamb & Cabbage Bredie, Lanzerac Pinotage 1959, Pieter Krige Morkel, , SFW, |
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La Vieille Ferme Ventoux Rosé 2020, good with a plate of Beef Tartare…

La Vieille Ferme Ventoux Rosé 2020, a wine made from Cinsaut, Grenache Noir and Shiraz grapes from the slopes of Mount Ventoux....

September 13th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Beef Tartare, French Rosé, La Vieille Ferme Ventoux Rosé 2020|
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Clos Malverne Reserve Auret 2020, a fine Cape Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with 30% Pinotage and a splash of Merlot…

Clos Malverne Reserve Auret 2020, is a fine Cape Blend with Cabernet Sauvignon as the lead grape with 30% Pinotage and a splash of Merlot

September 3rd, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , , , Clos Malverne Reserve Auret 2020, , IP Smit, Seymour and Sophia Pritchard, , |
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Deetlefs Cap Classique Brut 2018, a Pinotage led blend with Chardonnay for a perfect celebration of Cap Classique and Pinotage…

Deetlefs Cap Classique Brut 2018, a jewel in he crown of the Estate. A Pinotage led blend with Chardonnay. Stunner by Philip Deetlefs...

September 2nd, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , , Deetlefs Cap Classique Brut 2018, Kobus Deetlefs, Philip Deetlefs, |
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Landskroon Pinotage 2020, so good with a slice of 6 month old Huguenot from Dalewood Fromage, a Cheese Estate in Paarl…

Landskroon Pinotage 2020, a fine example of a fine wine made from a fine South African created Red Wine Grape. Packed with berry fruits and a charming undertow of oak and its concomitant spices.

August 31st, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , , Dalewood Fromage, Dalewood Fromage Huguenot Cheese, Landskroon Pinotage 2020, , Paarl, Paarl Wines, , SA Young Wine Show|

Oldenburg Rondekop Series Per Se 2015, the ideal partner for Alida Ryder’s Pan Seared Duck Breast with Honey-Soy Glaze…

Oldenburg Rondekop Series Per Se 2015, from the Oldenburg Library. 7 years old and drinking like a dream. Such a privilege to drink a wine like this...

August 27th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , , , Duck Breast with Honey-Soy Glaze, Oldenburg Rondekop Series Per Se 2015, , |

Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2020, excellent with Seared Tuna, Avocado, Ginger, Lime, and Soy…

A celebration for International Pinot Noir Day, opening a bottle of Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2020...

Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2020, perfect partner to Dianne Bibby’s Paprika Roast Chicken…

A delicious blend of noble reds and a wine for all time is the Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2020. Excellent end of Winter Wine...

August 17th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , , Boela Gerber, , , , Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2020, , Paprika Roast Chicken|

My Wine of the Day, De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2021, another superb expression of a noble grape…

De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2021 De Wetshof Wine Estate in the beautiful Robertson Valley has been owned and managed by the De Wet Family since 1949. The first registered Wine Estate in the Robertson Wine Appellation, De Wetshof has become a premier Chardonnay specialist. Even so, they make some truly sublime wines from other noble

July 31st, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , , Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2021, , , , , |
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Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2021, so good with Carey Boucher–Erasmus’s The Best Caesar Salad…

A fine example of an Oak Barrel fermented and matured Chenin Blanc. The Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2021 is given gentle treatment in the cellar...

Landskroon Shiraz 2019, excellent with meats from the braai, casserole or oven and great with a slice of Dalewood Fromage Huguenot Cheese…

Landskroon Shiraz 2019 Landskroon Wine Estate on the southwest facing slopes of the iconic Paarl Mountain in the Paarl Wine Appellation has been owned and managed by the De Villiers Family for 5 generations. Each of the five Cellarmasters has been named Paul. Renowned for their Port-Style and red wines in former times, Paul de

June 30th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Dalewood Fromage, , Paarl, Paul de Villiers V, , South African Wines|

Oldenburg Vineyards Series Grenache Noir 2020, a winner winner Chicken Dinner with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Thai Roast Chicken…

Oldenburg Vineyards Series Grenache Noir 2020 is a great experience in the glass. This is a particularly fine expression from the Estate...

Groot Constantia Merlot 2018, perfect with a Chargrilled Rib Eye by Genevieve Taylor…

Groot Constantia Merlot 2018, packed with the most delicious fruit. Soft and such a perfect sipping wine. Floricius Beukes, the Vineyardist and Boela Gerber the winemaker have produced a gem...

Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022 by Martin Moore and his team, so good with a tranche of SASSI friendly Hake and rustly potato chips…

Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022, a fine cool climate wine from the Durbanville Wine Appellation. Made by Kobus Gerberm the Winery's White Wine Specialst, good with a tranche of Hake...

June 24th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , , Durbanville Hills Winery, Jenna Higgins, Kobus Gerber, , , Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wines, |

De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2020, so good with Liver in a sour sauce…

From snow bound Witzenberg Vineyards in Winter, De Grendel's Founding Winemaker Charles Hopkins makes a superb example of a Continental Climate Wine - De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2020...

June 23rd, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , Charles Hopkins, De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2020, , , Ian Bergh, , , South African Wines, |

Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, excellent with Tony Jackman’s Caramel Pork Stir Fry…

Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, a premium Cabernet from a premier producer situated on the slopes of the Paarl Mountain...

De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2021, so good with Fiona Beckett’s Chicken, Preserved Lemon and Green Olive Tagine…

De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2021 uses Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the Lutzville and Darling wine appellations and a dab of Semillon.

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2021, perfect partner to Alida Ryder’s Pan-Fried Fish with lemon cream sauce & capers…

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2021, a perfect expression of cool climate grown grapes. Boela Gerber has produced another masterpiece...

May 18th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , Boela Gerber, , Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2021, , , Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, |

Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2020 wins The Cobie Van Oort Cabernet Franc Challenge 2022 Award for the Best Value Wine…

The sublime Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2020 takes a Gold and Award for The Best Value Wine on the Cabernet Franc Challenge 2020...

April 28th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Franc Challenge 2022, Carrie Adams, Dalewood Fromage, , Greg Mutambe, , Huguette van der Merwe, , Landskroon Wnes, Lizette Tolken, , Paarl Wines, |

Bonnievale Winery releases two new vintage gems, The Limited Release Chardonnay 2021 and The River Collection Merlot 2021…

Bonnievale Winery, home of The Limited Release Chardonnay 2021 and The River Collection Merlot 2021 Bonnievale Winery is situated in the Eastern End of the Robertson Wine Appellation, in a little Wine Ward of its own – Bonnievale. Bonnievale Wine Maker Edwin Mahlambo with a SA Young Wine Show Award It has been interesting for

April 27th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Bonnievale Limited Release Chardonnay 2021, Bonnievale The River Collection Merlot 2021, , Bonnievale Wines, Chardonnay, Edwin Mahlambo, Jean Slabbert, Merlot, Roertson Wine Appellation, SA Young Wine Show|

Groot Constantia Pinotage 2019. A good partner to Dianne Bibby’s Red Wine Lamb Shanks…

Groot Constantia Pinotage 2019 I always think of Groot Constantia Wine Estate as the cradle of the wine industry in South Africa. Simon van der Stel was first granted the Estate in 1685. It was Hendrik Cloete, owner in the late 18th Century who, with his Constantia Wines, made for a ‘golden era’ of Cape

Oldenburg Vineyards CL White Blend 2020, excellent with Coconut Fish Curry by Carey Boucher Erasmus…

Oldenburg Vineyards CL White Blend 2020 Oldenburg Vineyards is a family-owned Wine Estate in the Banghoek Valley, the cooler side of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Here, with the unique terroir and aspects. Nic van Aarde makes some utterly delicious wines. I have a feeling that this one he has made because it is the most

March 31st, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , Chardonnay, , , Nicvan Aarde, , Stellenbosch WineAppellation|

A pair of Durbanville Hills Shiraz Wines. So good with your Valentine’s Day Dinner, Lizet Hartley’s Rolled Brisket Pot Roast with Samp…

Durbanville Hills Shiraz 2019 Durbanville Hills Winery is situated at the ed of a promontory which looks out over Table Mountain and The Atlantic Ocean and receives cooling breezes off the chilly Benguela current, so beneficial to the vineyards in the heat of Summer. Founding Cellarmaster, Martin Moore I haven’t spoken about the sublime red

February 13th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Collector’s Reserve, Durbanville Hills Shiraz 2019, Lizet Hartley, , Rolled Brisket Pot Roast with Samp, The Durbanville Hills, The High Noon Shiraz|

Bizoe Estalét Syrah 2018, a perfect wine for your Valentine’s Day dinner…

Bizoe Estalét Syrah 2018 The Bizoe Winery of Rikus Neethling is situated in  the outskirts of Somerset West in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. “Bizoe” is derived from the French word “Bisous”, meaning “little kiss”.  Here, Rikus, makes an array of wines, the grape he uses are specially chosen from different Wine Appellations according to his

February 13th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , Bizoe Estalét Syrah 2018, Bizoe Malbec, Bizoe Morning Star Semillon, Green Peppercorn Brandy Cream, Lizet Hartley, Rikus Neethling, , The Idioglossia 2018|

Two fine Shiraz wines from Durbanville Hills, the Durbanville Hills Shiraz and the Collectors Reserve Shiraz 2018…

Wilhelm Coetzee, Red Wine Specialist & his team produce Durbanville Hills Shiraz wine, Durbanville Hills Shiraz & Collector’s Reserve Shiraz...

February 10th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve Shiraz 2018, Durbanville Hills Shiraz 2019, Durbanville Hills Winery, , Indian Lamb Curry, , |

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2021, excellent with Karen Booth’s Russian Salad…

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Groot Constantia is the cradle of our Wine Industry and is situated in the Constantia Wine Appellation, about a 20 minute drive from the Cape Town City Centre. One of the older wineries, granted in 1652 to previous Dutch Governor, Simon van der Stel. Floricius Beukes, Groot Constantia Vineyardist The

February 3rd, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Boela Gerber, Constantia Wine, , Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2021, , Karen Booth, Lavendar & Lovage Russian Salad, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon|

Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2018, so good with Alida Ryder’s Pan Seared Duck Breast with Honey Soy Glaze…

Made from Roussanne and Marsanne, which make long living wines in France, Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2018, a perfect food wine...

January 25th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , Duck Recipe, Francois Malan, Frans & Liza Malan, , , , Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2018, Simonsig Wine Estate, |
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Proposal Hill Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2017, a De Grendel Wine with a romantic De Grendel story…

De Grendel Proposal Hill Cap Classique 2017, a gem of a wine by Founding Winemaker, Charles Hopkins. Made from Pinot Noir...

Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2016 from the Vineyards Series, so good  with Dianne Bibby’s Easy Tuna Bake…

Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2016, a gem of a wine recently released from the Oldenburg Vineyard's Library. A stunning expression of the Grape...

Advent Calendar Day 18, La Motte Vin De Joie 2021, a delicious dry Provençal style Rosé for Summer drinking…

La Motte Vin De Joie 2021, a deliciously dry Provençal style Rosé, perfect for Summer quaffing, excellent with food...

December 18th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , Frascnhhoek Wines, , La Motte Wine Estate|
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Groot Constantia Pinotage 2019, a South African Wine good with a South African Dish, My Tomato Bredie…

Groot Constantia Pinotage 2019 Groot Constantia Wine Estate is situated about 20 minutes’ drive south of the centre of Cape Town in one of the older wine producing regions of South Africa, the Constantia Wine Appellation. Blessed with much history in terms of the popularity of its wine in. Found in the great Royal Halls

ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 9, LEEUWENKUIL REVISITED FOR ITS LEEUWENKUIL SHIRAZ 2020, A PERFECT SUMMER WINE…

Leeuwenkuil Shiraz 2020 A visit again to Leeuwenkuil again to talk about the Leeuwenkuil Shiraz 2020. I think a perfect Summer wine, chilled it makes a great sipper and it is perfect with food, anything from a tranche of seared tuna to my version of Leipoldt's Cabbage Bredie [click HERE for the recipe]. Willie &

December 9th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Emma Dreyer, , Pieter Carstens, , , Willie Dreyer|
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ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 8, LEEUWENKUIL RESERVE WHITE 2019, A STUNNER OF A WINE, EXCELLENT FOR SIPPING AND GREAT WITH FOOD…

The Leeuwenkuil Reserve White 2019, an utterly delicious blend of 8 white wine grape varieties. Great sipper and fabulous with food.

December 8th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #finewhitewine, Emma Dreyer, Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards, , Pieter Carstens, , , Willie Dreyer|
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ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 2, NEDERBURG DOUBLE BARREL RESERVE 2020, A TWICE OAKED BLEND OF NOBLE BORDEAUX VARIETIES…

Opening the Advent Calendar Day 2, I find a bottle of the superb Nederburg Double Barrel Reserve of the 2020 vintage...

December 2nd, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Nederburg Double Barrel Reserve 2020, , Paarl, |
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CAPE PORTRAIT WINES – TWO GREAT BLENDS FROM DURBANVILLE HILLS, BY KOBUS GERBER & WILHELM COETZEE. SUPERB FOOD WINES…

Kobus Gerber and Wilhelm Coetzee launch two blended wines under the Cape Portraits Label, Two utterly delicious and different wines...

DE GRENDEL ROSÉ 2021, A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD NOT TASTE AS FINE…

De Grendel Rosé 2021 In one of the most perfect marine climate settings in the Cape, De Grendel Wine Estate sits on the slopes of the Tygerberg Hills, thus named for the spotty indigenous fynbos which covers it. Facing Table Mountain in the South and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Estate is a

November 9th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , Charles Hopkins, De Grendel Restaurant, , , , , Ian Bergh, |

LANDSKROON PAUL DE VILLIERS RESERVE 2018, SO GOOD WITH NADIA GRAVES’S DUCK BREAST IN A MADEIRA SAUCE…

Landskroon Paul De Villiers Reserve 2018 The De Villiers family whose antecedents sailed from the French Atlantic Coast, fleeing religious persecution, and landed in Cape Town on 6th May 1689. 5 of the most recent generations of those three brothers have been named Paul and have made wine on the family estate, Landskroon on the

October 29th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Franc, , , , , , Paarl, South African Bordeaux Blend, South African Wines|

OLDENBURG VINEYARDS SERIES CABERNET FRANC 2018, PERFECT WITH NINA TIMM’S NEW YORK STRIP SIRLOIN…

Oldenburg Vineyards Series Cabernet Franc 2018 Oldenburg Vineyards is situated in the Banghoek Valley between the Simonsberg and the Groot Drakenstein Mountains. A significantly cooler part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Cabernet Franc has found a home in the Banghoek Valley, where it grows exceptionally well at the foot of Rondekop, the little ferricrete soil

October 28th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , Cabernet Franc, New York Strip Sirloin, , , , , South African Wines, |

SIMONSIG REDHILL PINOTAGE 2018, A PERFECT GLASS WITH WHICH TO CELEBRATE PINOTAGE MONTH…

Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2018, a premium product from a premier Estate with a four generation history in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation..

October 27th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , Francois Malan, , , , , , , Simonsig Wine Estate, South African Wines, , |

DE GRENDEL OP DIE BERG CHARDONNAY 2021, PERFECT WITH DIANNE BIBBY’S BUTTERED ROAST CHICKEN…

De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2021, is born in the Witzenberg where snow covers the vineyards in Winter...

October 20th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Chardonnay, Charles Hopkins, , De Grendel Restaurant, , , Ian Bergh, , , South African Wines, |

GROOTE POST SEASALTER SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021, A WINE APPROACHING CULT STATUS WITH DEBBIE MCLAUGLIN’S DELICIOUS SALMON SALAD…

Groote Post Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2021, from the eponymous Estate in the Darling Wine Appellation, smacks of a swim in the cold Atlantic Ocean....

GROOT CONSTANTIA LADY OF ABUNDANCE 2018, PERFECT WITH CAT ROCHEFORT’S LAMB-STUFFED AUBERGINE WITH PEARL BARLEY SALAD…

Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2018, a delicious accessible, rich and generous glass by Boela Gerber, grapes by the Estate's Vineyardist Floricius Beukes...

SIMONSIG LABYRINTH CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017, PERFECT WITH A TRANCHE OF SKIRT STEAK WITH MUSTARD SAUCE…

Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, first bottled on the Estate in 1976, presents a fine wine as a result of improved clones on suitable sites...

OLDENBURG VINEYARDS SERIES SYRAH 2018, PERFECT PARTNER FOR ALIDA RYDER’S PAN SEARED DUCK BREAST WITH A HONEY SOY GLAZE…

Oldenburg Vineyards Series Syrah 2018, a perfect cool climate expression of this Southern French Grape by Nic van Aarde, Oldenburg Winemaker...

International Chardonnay Day May 27th, we celebrate Creation 2020 Reserve Chardonnay from the Hemel en Aarde Valley in the Walker Bay Wine Appellation…

We celebrate International Chardonnay Day with Creation 2020 Reserve Chardonnay from the Hemel en Aarde Valley in the Walker Bay Appellation...

Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Series Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, excellent with my Tomato Bredie…

Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Series Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a perfect companion to a richly flavoured Tomato Bredie...

Oldenburg Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2020, so good with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Courgette, Herb & Goat’s Cheese Fritters…

Oldenburg Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2020, Nic van Aarde's superb expression of a delicately oaked Chenin Blanc....

Easter Parade, Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2019 from the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Appellation on Michael Olivier Talking Wine Instagram Video

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2019, a legend in its lifetime. A fine oaked Chenin Blanc, so food oriented...