Withington Malbec 2019, a fine expression from a single Darling Malbec Vineyard on Oranjefontein Farm and made for Charles Withington...
Three great wines, from three Wine Appellations, each one different from the other and perfect for drinking with a good dish of Beef from Dianne Bibby...
Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a superb wine from vineyards the slopes of the Simonsberg owned by the Melck Family...
Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2017, a jewel in the Simonsig Crown, grapes grown on the famous red soil of the Estate...
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, prepared for bottling by Nic van Aarde, Top Ten in Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2020...
Jumoke Akintola's Jollof Rice, served here with fried plantains Reading The Irish Times online recently [as I am wont to do] I came across this iconic Nigerian Rice Dish, by the most charming Co-Owner & Chef at The Beach House, Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland, Jumoke Akintola. I say charming because her response to my request
De Grendel Rubaiyat 2017, a Bordeaux red blend. A fine expression of the vintage and the grapes from Firgrove and the Estate...
Bruce Jack Reserve Pinotage 2018, made with grapes from the Breedekloof, known for its fine Pinotage, a truly food friendly wine...
Van Loveren Retief Reserve Cape Blend 2018 Cape Blend 2018, roughly a third each of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, great fruit, fine wood...
Creation Chardonnay 2018, a fine expression of Chardonnay from the cool marine climes of the Walker Bay Wine Appellation...
De Krans Touriga Naçional 2018, is a fine expression of this Portuguese grape which has found a happy home in Calitzdorp...
KWV Roodeberg Reserve 2017, the flagship of the Roodeberg Range, a brand created by Dr Charles Niehaus 70 years ago...
Four Racy Chardonnays from the Robertson Wine Appellation, using the Queen of Grapes. Chardonnay, so good for Winter White Wine drinking...
Landskroon Merlot Vintage 2018 appears in brand new livery, full bodied red rich and round, full of red berries and plums...
Spier Creative Block 3
Alto Fine Old Vintage 2008, is a fine expression of a Port style wine using Shiraz grapes off the slopes of the Helderberg...
Part of its Quirky Ones Range, Old Road Wine Company's The Spotted Hound 2018 is a delicious four way blend by Ryan Puttick...
Vergelegen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, a jewel in the Stellenbosch Crown from one of the Appellations oldest and grandest Wine Estates...
De Grendel Méthode Cap Classique Brut 2017, made within sight of the first Cape wines made in the 17th century, delicious, delicious, delicious...
De Wetshof Edeloes 2006, a gem from this premier Robertson Wine Valley Wine Estate, made from the true Rhine Riesling...
Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017, a fine red blend of 'Bordeaux' varieties, from one of Stellenbosch's premier wine estates...
Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2019, don't let others dissuade you, this is a wine for all seasons, made from Cabernet Sauvignon by Werner Schrenk...
Stellenbosch Hills Pinotage 2017, the first red bottled years ago by the wine is released with other 2017 vintages to celebrate the Winery's 75 birthday...
Spier Signature Series Chenin Blanc 2019, for when you want to know what a great Chenin tastes like...
Stellenrust 54 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2018, from. the much awarded Stellenbosch eponymous Wine Estate...
Oldenburg Vineyards Merlot 2016, from the cooler climes of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, the Banghoek Valley...
Oldenburg Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2018, a fine example of an oaked Banghoek Chenin, cool climate...
Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017, a fine wooded Chenin from one of Stellenbosch's Premier Wine Estates, perfect for Chenin Day on Saturday...
Landskroon Chenin Blanc 2019, with its new livery, steps up tot eh plate to celebrate Chenin Blanc Day on 20th, a worthy contender...
Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019, a great tribute to the grape for International Chenin Blanc Day on 20th June...
De Krans Tritonia 2017, a gem of the Klein Karoo, made from Touriga Naçional, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barocca, all Portuguese Port grapes...
Alto Rouge 2017, the current vintage from a Wine Estate over 100 years old, which has had only 5 winemakers in that time...
The Old Road Wine Company Le Courier 2019, part of the Winery's Original Range which pays homage to the working people of Franschhoek...
Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2019, the perfect wine with which to celebrate Chenon Blanc Day on June 20th, served with a fine salad...
Bellingham The Homestead Series The Old Orchard Chenin Blanc 2019, is a barrel fermented and matured Paarl old bush vine Chenin Blanc...
TOKARA Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, yet another gem from the slopes of the Simonsberg in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Rickety Bridge The Printers’ Devil Belphegor 2017, a ZA Confidential Podcast…
Arnim Family Réserve 2018, new from Haute Cabrière, another innovation from Takuan, a Syrah Pinot Noir blend...
Groot Constantia Rosé 2019, excellent wine, a blend of 2 reds and 2 whites, not only for Summer, very good in Winter too, an anytime wine...
Sophia Lindop’s Pashka, is her riff on a traditional Russian Easter Dessert, suitable for any time of the year...
Blue Cheese, one of my favourites, here baked with pears and walnuts, is perfect after dinner with Simonsig Gewurztraminer 2019...
The cooler climes of the Hemel en Aarde Ridge in the Walker Bay Appellation, create the perfect Creation Pinot Noir 2018...
Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, a fabulous expression by Werner Schrenk of a Stellenbosch Golden Triangle Cabernet...
Durbanville Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Nadia Graves’s Chicken Sosaties Nadia, who grew up in South Africa, lives in the South of France. She is a great cook, food writer and recipe developer. Her food is generally French in style, though occasionally her home country calls, and she delivers something like her delicious Chicken Sosaties. Click HERE for her recipe and
Sophia Lindop’s Spanakopita, a Greek Classic which formed part of her 'round the world' recipes recently, great with a glass of NUINA First Post 2019...
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Award Winner at Concours Mondiale du Sauvignon in 2019, a bright vibrant glass of luciousness...
Christine Capendale's Crepes are high on my list as a dessert, served with Pan Fried Oranges, and the delicious Groot Constantia Grand Constance...
Nitida in the small Durbanville Wine Appellation With the lockdown ban on the sale of alcohol soon to be lifted, wine farms in the Western Cape are gearing up for an influx of online orders from wine lovers across the country keen to replenish depleted stocks of their favourite tipple. While some wineries are offering
Sophia Lindop’s Baked Fennel Bulbs are. an absolute find. This amazing Cape Town Chef & Cookbook Author has a whole new style of recipe writing...
The Great South African Cheese Board, by Alida Ryder, perfect with Oldenburg Vineyard Whites, the
Paul de Villiers V and his vineyard and cellar teams produce the sublime Landskroon Paul de Villiers Reserve 2017 in homage to the previous Pauls...
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2018, a perfect cool climate Constantia Chardonnay, grapes by Floricius Beukes and wine made by Boela Gerber...
Old Road Wine Company The Anvil Shiraz 2017, made by Ryan Puttick pays homage to residents of Franschhoek in another time, in this case The Blacksmith...
A Dandelion Salad, foraged from her garden by Sophia Lindop and prepared in her home kitchen, matched with some great wines...
Durbanville Hills Merlot 2017, a fine expression by Wilhelm Coetzee of this variety from the cool climate vineyards of the Durbanville Valley...
Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon, a jewel in the Crown of the 21 Gables Range, made by Spier Wine Maker, Johan Jordaan...
De Wetshof Finesse 2019, a delicately oaked Chardonnay from the De Wets of the Robertson Wine Valley. Expertly grown, sit specific and a perfect Robertson expression...
La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier 2017, one of the Estate's fine blends, with grapes from Elim, Walker Bay and Franschhoek, dry and delicious...
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2018, follows in the footsteps of its Award Winning predecessors, a great expression of this fine grape by Boela Gerber...
Allesverloren Single Vineyards Block 51 Red Muscadel 2019, is a true gem of the Swartland. Fabulously unctuous, sweet, aromatic, legend...
Bellingham The Homestead Series Shiraz 2017, described by Winemaker Richard Duckitt as "I rate it higher than 2015, possibly even as good as 2009,"...
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a superb expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the premium Golden Triangle in the Helderberg...
Bonnievale Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a fine example of this Bordeaux grape. Look for its sister wine, a Chardonnay...
Lozärn Carménère Rosé 2019 Salóme Buys-Vermeulen, the winemaker at Doornbosch, home of Lozärn Wines in the Robertson Wine Valley, after tasting a fine Chilean Carménère, decided to plant Carménère on the Estate. Once planted, it was thought at the time to be the only single vineyard Carménère in the winelands. Salóme Buys-Vermeulen & friend in
Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2019, a fine fingerprint of the 2019 vintage of Banghoek Chardonnay, grapes from an adjoining vineyard...
Mont Blois Estate Pinotage Tarentaalsdraai 2016, is a gentle Robertson expression of Pinotage made by Nina-Mari Bruwer...
Winemag.com, an excellent source of wine information, Christian Eedes writes for us...
De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2018, a fine expression of cool climate Pinotage by Charles Hopkins, founding wine maker of the Estate...
Constantia Glen Five 2016, the Estate's Red Blend, so good with the Austrian Beef Goulash Soup from the Restaurant...
Oldenburg Vineyard Series Syrah 2016, a fine example of a cooler Stellenbosch Wine Appellation region, Banghoek...
Van Loveren presents a variety of Chardonnays in different styles for the celebration of International Chardonnay Day on May 21st...
Simonsig The Garland 2015, a perfect expression of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard on the slopes of the Simonsberg...
Peter Falke Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a fine expression of the grape by Werner Schrenk on Groenvlei Farm in the Helderberg...
Spier Seaward Chardonnay 2019, made from Chardonnay grapes from maritime climate vineyards, gently oaked and utterly delicious...
Cappupino Ccinotage, from Boland Cellar, great expression of Pinotage and the use of toasted French Oak, a natural partnership...
De Grendel Merlot 2018, a great expression at the time of drought, dry, sappy fruited and such a versatile wine, from a glass on its own to being partnered with well prepared food...
Douglas Green Merlot 2019, made in the Swartland & Breedekloof and then taken to the Douglas Green Cellars in Wellington for blending & bottling...
The day of celebration of Sauvignon Blanc is passed, there are some great Sauvvies out there, here are some of my favourites...
In celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc Day, step forward Bellingham Homestead Series Sauvignon Blanc 2019 by Richard Duckitt...
De Grendel Noble Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a stunner from the first harvest after the drought was broken...
Boschendal Black Angus 2017 Boschendal Estate in the Groot Drakenstein Valley has a herd of Black Angus Beef. Also known as Aberdeen Angus, the cattle are grass fed, producing the finest quality of meat. Appropriate there for that a wine like this should be named after them. The Boschendal Black Angus 2017 is an evolution
The Old Road Wine Company Anemos, grapes from a single 35 year old bush vine unirrigated vineyard...
The Renegade Company Can Can Wines Before lockdown, the tasting panel was surprised when I brought in two wines from the Renegade Wine Company, packaged in two very pretty cans. We recorded this podcast in happier days and hope it will soon be possible for us all to again go out and buy the wines
The Peter Falke Leilani Muscat d’Alexandrie Noble Late Harvest is part of the Estate's signature range, delicious sweet muscat...
Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir Unwooded 2019, a brilliant Pinot, so fit for purpose with good food, and great as a glass on its own...
Graham Beck Cuvée Clive 2014, flagship Méthode Cap Classique from this Robertson Wine Valley, by Master MCC Maker, Pieter Ferriera...
With Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2019, made from grapes from a variety of Appellation in the Western Cape, Morné Vrey caotures the essence of the grape...
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Chardonnay 2019, a first vintage for Nic van Aarde from the cooler climes of the Banghoek Valley...
De Wetshof Limestone Hill 2019, is an unoaked Chardonnay from the De Wet Family in the Robertson Wine Valley, great expression of the grape...
Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014 is an all singing, all dancing, all Chardonnay Méthode Cape Classique & premium Wine from the estate...
Alto Shiraz 2016 by Bertho van der Westhuizen, fifth winemaker in over a century of wine making on this fine Stellenbosch Estate...
De Grendel Merlot 2017, a wine from the Durbanville Wine Appellation, made by founding Cellarmaster Charles Hopkins, grapes tended by Kudzai Mwerenga ...
My Top Drop #23, is a delicious Southern France style blend called The Old Road Wine Company French Corner 2017, a fine red wine by Ryan Puttick...
My Top Drop #22 for today is the Groot Constantia Merlot 2017, a fine cool climate expression of the grape by Boela Gerber...
My Top Drop #21, Creation Syrah Grenache 2018 is from the Walker Bay Appellation, best accompanied by the Estate's Olive Ciabatta...
In this post, I hope you will make a list of these wines for after lockdown, Top Drop #20, Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2019...
Tangled Tree Wines raise eco-awareness for Earth Day. The Retief Family Wines are sustainably made wines...
Ben Wren's Wine in a Can, pull the ring and drink the thing, Sauvignon Blanc & a Red Blend, the wines are so good and so convenient...
Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2017, a worthy representative of Malbec from the cool climes of Elgin...
My Top Drop # 19, Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Pinotage 2017, delicious with Dianne Bibby's Slow Roasted Lamb Sharwama, perfect in Autumn...
Pierre Jourdan MCC Blanc de Blancs, is the flagship Méthode Cap Classique, made with Chardonnay on the Haute Cabrière Estate in the Franschhoek Wine Valley...
Alto Fine Old Vintage 2008 is a sublie example of a fine South African Fortified Wine made in the Port Style with Shiraz grapes...
Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve The Promenade Pinotage 2017, part of a range of premium wines with labels by Theo Vorster...
Spier's Bobotie, a little less sweet, a little more savoury and a good dish on an Autumnal night to serve with Spier Signature Chenin Blanc...
Vergelegen Special Reserve Merlot 2015, an utter gem of a wine, a truly great experience drinking a wine like this, not something you forget...
Two grapes of Bordeaux origin in an unusual blend, the Douglas Green Merlot Malbec 2019, is a sapy fruity wine for a glass on its own & with food...
The art of oak ageing is seriously applied to the Bellingham Wines by the Winemaker Richard Duckitt, oak provides to much a fine red wine...
The Old Road Wine Company The Anvil Shiraz 2017, Ryan Puttick's sappy, fruity, spice Shiraz, such a great food wine...
De Wetshof Edeloes 2006, a fine Riesling Noble Late Harvest from the Robertson Wine Appellation, excellent Easter Wine...
Durbanville Hills Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is one of the expressions of the grape by Martin Moore and Kobus Gerber and their team...
Pierre Jourdan Ratafia, today's hidden gem on #sawinelockdown, a unique drink made in Franschhoek, none other like it in the country...
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a fine expression of a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc by Flo Beukes, Vineyardist and Boela Gerber Winemaker...
Elgin Ridge, a biodynamic wine farm in the cool Elgin Valley, releases two new wines, a Sauvignon Blanc & a Pinot Noir...
Landskroon Cinsaut Shiraz 2017, a red blend for today in the #sawinelockdown programme. A delicious Autumn wine...
The Spier Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, which is part of the Signature Series by Frans Smit and his Cellar Team at Spier Wine Farm...
Bellingham The Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2017, is today's chosen wine style for the #sawinelockdown, a new wine variety or style for the duration...
The Signature Series, Peter Falke Alani Syrah 2017, recently released. I tasted this wine on the Estate recntly totally sublime, good Shiraz expression...
The release of the De Krans Muscat Nectar Alcohol-Free Sparkling, adds sparkle to their range of Muscat based Calitzdorp wines...
Douglas Green Spanish Sherry is made from Palomino and Pedro Ximenes grapes in the vineyards around Jerez in southern Spain...
Middelvlei Rooster Rosé 2019, from the Momberg Family, made with the fabulous Cinsaut grape, full of lovely rustic berry aromas and flavours...
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Chenin Blanc 2019, a perfect expression of South Africa's most planted wine grape, gently oaked by Nic van Aarde...
Delaire Graff The Banghoek 2016 is a Prince of Wines, a superb Bordeaux style blend led by Cabernet Franc...
De Wetshof Estate Finesse Chardonnay 2019 Finesse is an excellent choice of name for this wine from De Wetshof Wine Estate, a discreetly oaked Chardonnay. The vines from which the grapes are hand harvested range in age from 15 to 24 years and are on a six wire trellis system. The soils, classic Robertson dirt
Landskroon Chardonnay Unwooded 2019, an enchanting glass, so perfect for the end of summer sunset sipping and great with food...
Alto Rouge 2017, if you haven't tasted it, get some in for the lock down, and a tranche of Dalewood Huguenot, a great partnership...
Durbanville Hills Chardonnay 2018, a gem of a wine from the cool Durbanville Ward, grapes from low lying vineyards...
Spier MCC 2017, a fine example of Méthode Cap Classique, a Chardonnay & Pinot Noir blend, made by Heidi Deitstein...
Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2019, such a gem from the Estate. Aromatic, off dry, delicate, perfect food wine which has its origins in Northern Italy...
Peter Falke PF Ruby Blend 2016 hails from Groenvlei Farm on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, perfectly placed in Winemag's Prescient Cap Classique Report 2020. A Chardonnay only MCC, ready for drinking now...
Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2018, such a lovely expression of this grape which has its home in Chateauneuf-du-Pape in Southern France...
Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2017, the Estate's new blend of Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot and Grenache Noir, another triumph from Wine Maker Boela Gerber...
Peter Falke Signature Noelina Méthode Cap Classique 2015, no surprise to hear that the wine is in the Top Ten of The Prescient Cap Classique Report 2020...
De Grendel Winifred 2018, a blend which is greater than the sum of its parts, Viognier, Semillon and Chardonnay, lees matured and magically blended by Charles Hopkins...
Delaire Graff Sunrise MCC Brut nv Not surprised at all that the Delaire Graff Sunrise MCC Brut nv is in the Top Ten of the Prescient Cap Classique Report 2020. This unusual, for an MCC anyway, blend is so cleverly made by Morné Vrey, the much awarded Delaire Graff Winemaker. Chenin Blanc ripening on the
The Fat Man Pinotage 2018 from The Old Road Wine Company, made by Ryan Puttick in Franschhoek, is so delicious with mildly spicy food...
Landskroon UnWooded Chardonnay 2019, a fine example of this style where the fruit has enough oomph to shine without oak...
Pierre Jourdan Brut MCC, a pioneering MCC from the Haute Cabrière Wine Estate on the slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains...
Groot Constantia Goeverneurs Reserve White Blend 2017, is a great example of a White Bordeaux Blend by Boela Gerber...
Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2019, this could be one of the finest wines I have tasted this year, such a stonker...
Douglas Green Spanish Sherry should be high on your bucket list, it really is an exciting product - go on, try it!...
De Wetshof Limestone Hill 2019, one of my Top Drops #6, a sublime unoaked Chardonnay from the Specialists in Robertson...
Rickety Bridge The Printer’s Devil Belphegor 2017, one of a range of three, a Rosé and a Sauvignon Blanc Semillon completes the trio...
The Delaire Graff White Reserve 2017, is a classical White Bordeaux style Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon Blend, Morné Vrey has produced a stunner...
Boschendal Blanc de Noir 2019, still as popular as it was when first launched as a pioneer in this style in the early 1980s, a white [Blanc] wine made from black grapes [de Noir]...
Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017, one of Bellingham's premium wines from The Barnard Series, made by Richard Duckitt...
12 Mile Syrah 2017, a single vineyard wine from The Old road Wine Company, Ryan Puttick has produced a stonker of a wine...
The Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Nectars are a new style of Méthode Cap Classique - Demi-Sec and Simonsig leading the way...
A recent tasting of Alto M.P.H.S. simply reaffirmed for me that Bertho van der Westhuizen is doing a great job on this well known Stellenbosch Winery...
Overgaauw Merlot 2017, this historic Stellenbosch Estate was the first, in the early 1980s, to bottle an Estate Merlot...
The Perfect Peter Falke Tasting Platter is available Tuesday to Thursday, a fabulous platter of cheeses & charcuterie & fresh baked Ciabatta...
De Wetshof Finesse 2019, a fine Chardonnay, delicately oaked, though packed with flavour, a perfect Robertson expression...
Landskroon Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a delicious dry sparky wine from the De Villiers family, 5 generations on the slopes of the Paarl Mountain...
Boschendal Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2019, a fine white wine made from the two noble grapes of Burgundy and Champagne, dry & delicious...
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, recently released new vintage by Bertho Eksteen, classical Helderberg expression of this noble grape...
Old Road Wine Company Pardonnez Moi Cinsaut 2019, a luscious sappy bright fruited wine, good for a glass on its own and great with food...
De Grendel Viognier 2019, a delicious white from Charles Hopkins, if you have not tried a Viognier before, this is the one to go for...
Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2019, a classical Chenin Blanc from a cool climate Wine Appellation turned into magic by Kobus Gerber...
Groot Constantia Pinotage 2018, a superb example of a wine made from the first South African Grape created in the 1920s, so eminently drinkable...
De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a fine example of the grape from Lutzville & Darling, with a touch of De Grendel Semillon...
The Quest, a premium range of wines by Shawn Thomson, Cellarmaster at Du Toitskloof Winery, excellent drops...
Oldenburg Vineyard Series Grenache Noir 2018, one of the fine wines to come from the Banghoek Valley, a cooler part of Stellenbosch..
Boschendal, one of the early pioneers of what is now known as Méthode Cap Classique, has the perfect answer to Valentine's Day, Boschendal MCC Brut Rosé...
Cederberg Bukettraube 2019, a delicious wine with wonderful spice and Muscat aromas and a good full palate, perfect with gentle curries...
Landskroon Blanc de Noir 2019 is a Pinotage wine and off dry. Very smart new livery from the Estate which is appearing from now on the wines...
Peter Falke Blanc de Noir 2019 is one of the Estate's PF Collection Wines, made from Cabernet Sauvignon by Werner Schrenk, GM & Winemaker...
Pierre Jourdan Belle Nectar Demi-Sec Rosé, a sparkling new edition to the Pierre Jourdan Range setting a trend for demi-sec Pinot Noir Cap Classique...
Groot Constantia MCC Brut Rosé, a fine Pinotage-led Méthode Cap Classique with components of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, grown in the cool climate of the Constantia Valley...
De Grendel Rosé 2019, a half each blend of Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon creating an ideal Valentine's Day wine...
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2018, is a fine example of the grape grown in a cool climate...
The delicious Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2019, such a perfect wine for Summer and especially for Valentine's Day...
De Wetshof Lilya Rosé 2019 is a fine example of a dry Rosé made in the traditional method called saignée, where the juice is taken from the skins...
Bouchard Finlayson Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2019, one of the country's finest Sauvignon Blancs from the Hemel en Aarde Valley...
Pierre Jourdan Méthode Cap Classique Brut first appeared in 1986, Takuan von Arnim carries on the tradition of fine MCC wines...
Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc 2018, a perfect wine for your Valentine's Day Dinner, a fine oak matured Stellenbosch Chenin...
Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2017, a fine expression of a grape of southern French origin, made in the cool Banghoek climate...
Jeff Grier of Villiera was one of the early pioneers of the wines known now as Méthode Cape Classique, here is a delicious one...
Simonsig Chenin Blanc Pinotage 2019, a wine especially made for Woolworths, a great contribution to elegant Summer food...
Spier Secret Sparkling Rosé nv, a wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and a touch of Muscat, perfect for your Valentine's Day Picnic...
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, one of a range of fine reds from this well known 101 year old Estate on the slopes of the Helderberg...
Painted Wolf Roussanne 2018, part of Jeremy Borg's The Pack range of wines, sales of which assist conservation of the African Wild Dog...
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé first appeared in 2004 when Johan Malan blended Pinotage with the Pinots Noir & Meuniére, 2018 is the current vintage...
Bruce Jack Vloermoer Amontillado 2000, a 20 year old Sherry style wine from The Drift Farm in the Overberg Highlands, a once in a lifetime wine...
Don't deny yourself a visit to Haute Cabrière Restaurant & Winery, it is truly well worth the drive through the beautiful Franschhoek Valley...
Landskroon Chenin Blanc 2019 comes in two forms, a Dry and an Off Dry, both fit for purpose, both great quaffers and perfect with food...
The Alto Shiraz 2016, a fine red from the Estate high up on the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Appellation and benefiting from its maritime climate...
Nuiba First Post 2019, a perfect white Bordeaux style blend made by Suzanne Coetzee, is part of her range of four wines...
A first for this well known Robertson Wine Estate, the Zandvliet Estate Shiraz Rosé, a delicious crisp fruit driven Rosé...
From the PF range, Peter Falke PF Pinot Noir 2017, which has its home on Groenvlei Farm in the Helderberg, is one for which to look out...
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2019, a fine expression of the excellence of Chardonnay grapes grown in the Robertson Wine Valley, and unwooded...
The Spotted Hound 2018. a delicious red blend from The Old Road Wine Company, Ryan Puttick has created a gem...
The Spice Route Obscura White 2019, is one of a trio of wines made in the centuries old Georgian tradition, using Qvevris...
Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé made from one of the noble grapes which has its ancestry in Bordeaux, a delicious fresh crisp any time wine...
Waterkloof Circumstance Cape Coral 2019 Mourvèdre Rosé, a 'natural' wine made by Waterkloof Winemaker Nadia Barnard-Langenegger...
Oldenburg Vineyards CL Red 2018 from a cool Banghoek - cool in terms of climate and fashion! The wine has a sister White...
Bellingham, is the Phoenix risen from ashes in the 1940s still going strong. Perfect example of the quality of wine is The Homestead Series Sauvignon Blanc 2019...
A blend of one third each Pinotage, Pinot Noir and Cinsaut by Etienne Louw, Vinoneers Orpheus & the Raven - No. 42, 2017
The sublime De Grendel Viognier 2019, aromatic, great fruit, dry and quite an experience if you have not tasted Viognier before...
Durbanville Hills Rosé by Martin Moore and his team, offer a great still made with Merlot and a bubbly, half Cabernet Sauvignon, half Shiraz...