Part of the Oldenburg Vineyards Series of Single Variety Wines, the Oldenburg Vineyards Grenache Noir 2017 is a gem of a wine...
From the hills of Durbanville, Wilhelm Coetzee's single vineyard Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve The Promenade Pinotage 2016...
An artful blend of eight red wine grape varieties by Boela Gerber, Winemaker at Groot Constantia, the Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2016. Sublime food wine...
A delicious, refreshing, aromatic white blend of Muscat d'Alexandrie, Gewürztraminer & Riesling, Etienne Louw's Altydgedacht Muskarade 2017 is a perfect food wine....
Overgaauw Tria Corda 2014, three hearts from four generations, the Van Velden family of Stellenbosch...
Made from vines growing close to the ocean up the west coast, Fryer’s Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is a stunner, crisp, kelpy, citrus and passion fruit...
Morné Vrey, Delaire Graff's Award Winning Winemaker has made the utterly sublime Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2018 using grapes from all over the Western Cape. Stunning stuff...
Dubbed the 'greatest white wine grape' by Jancis Robinson, the Hartenberg Riesling 2017 is a superb Cape expression of this noble grape...
From vines grown on decomposed Constantia granite, the Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a superb example of a cool climate wine...
The flagship white from this fabulous Stellenbosch Wine Estate, The Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2017 fermented and matured in barrels...
Made from Africa's most southerly vineyard in Africa's most southerly winery, First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2018, is a perfect match for Dianne Bibby's Salmon...
Planted on Ayama Wine Estate in the Perdeberg in 2014, Vermentino is originally a Sardinian grape. The Ayama Vermentino 2017 sets a benchmark for South African Vermentino...
Gerhard Swart, the winemaker at Flagstone has produced a sublime dry and fullbodied wine with The Flagstone Poetry Cinsault Rosé 2016, great summer wine...
Made by Peter de Wet, third generation winemaker on the family owned estate, a fine MCC, the De Wetshof Methode Cap Classique Brut 2009, sublime Robertson Wine..
Johnnie Calitz turns fine 50 year old Swartland Bush Vine grapes into The Glen Carlou Collection Chenin Blanc 2018...
The Steenberg 1682 Brut Chardonnay MCC nv is made from a selection of grapes from the Robertson, Darling and Bonnievale Wine Appellations...
A perfect expression of our most planted wine grape, The Landskroon 2018 Chenins, dry & off dry. Delicious with Ina Paarman's Cheese & Leek Quiche....
Using the finest cool climate Sauvignon Blanc from Elim, near Cape Agulhas, Gerhard Swart makes the Flagstone Free Run Sauvignon Blanc 2017...
A fine Twixmas wine, made in the year of exrtreme drought using a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2018...
Durbanville Hill’s latest range of premium wines includes The Collector’s Reserve The Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2017, cool climate wine & stunning...
The first classic Champagne style wine made in South Africa, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2016, pioneered by Frans Malan in 1971...
A sublime expression of a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, the Oldenburg Vineyard Series Cabernet Franc 2015 is one you need to land for Christmas...
Asara Avalon 2012, an Amarone style wine made from Pinotage and Shiraz with grapes desiccated on the vine, flagship Asara Wine Estate wine...
Boela Gerber pays homage to Simon van der Stel with the Groot Constantia Gouverneur’s Reserve 2015...
Starting out 76 years ago and creating a legend, Douglas Green founded his eponymous company, there's Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2018...
An impressive dry land Perdeberg Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2017, cared for in the vineyard by Heinie Nel and made by Albertus Louw...
One of the finest in the Cape, Charles Hopkins's De Grendel Méthode Cap Classique Brut 2015, a classical Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend...
First introduced by the Estate in 1994, Takuan von Arnim now presents his Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2017....
Peter Falke Signature Muscat d’Alexandrie is a non-vintage fortified single block vineyard wine, made from a grape commonly known as Hanepoot...
One of the finer Merlots, Glen Carlou's little blackbird, the Glen Carlou Merlot 2016. Fine expression of the grape from this Paarl Wine Estate...
De Wetshof Finesse 2018 is a fine wooded Chardonnay from the De Wet Family of Robertson, Chardonnay specialists...
As a flagship wine for this well known Paarl Estate, the Landskroon Paul de Villiers Merlot 2015, from a great vintage is a perfect food wine...
The 50th harvest from the first bottling of the Simonsig Chenin Blanc, now 2018 vintage...
Charles Hopkins, Cellarmaster uses grapes from Lutzville and Darling for his De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2017...
The Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is made using a second fermentation in the bottle and lies on the lees for three month, creating a real fun fizz...
Swartland grapes are turned into a benchmark wine, the Kumala Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018...
From a new range of Durbanville Hills Wines, The Collector’s Reserve The Cableway Chardonnay 2017 linking the Winery and the City in wine...
One of the finest to come from this historic estate, Boschendal Jean le Long Prestige Cuvée Brut Blanc de Blancs 2018
A superb example of a fine Cabernet Sauvignon, from Stellenbosch, the home of Cabernet, Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2015...
Made by Morné Vrey, Delaire Graff Winemaker and his team, from an adjoining vineyard, Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2017
A single vineyard wine, the La Bri Chardonnay 2017, has brought home a fabulous score from the Prescient Chardonnay Report...
From the oldest Wine Appellation, the newest of Natural Sweet Wines, Constantia Nectar 2009
A blend of noble red and white wines, makes for a great Groot Constantia Rosé 2018...
A typical Helderberg expression of the grape, Peter Falke PF Sauvignon Blanc 2018 hits the spot in Summer...
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2017, made by Lukas Wentzel, is an Award Winning Wine from a unique high altitude vineyard....
The wines of Warwick Denman, Stellenbosch University trained Winemaker are absolute gems from the Simonsberg Stellenbosch Appellation...
One of the happiest bottles of classically made bubbles, an any time Asara MCC Brut 2015...
A Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, a wine of substance, the De Wetshof Thibault 2010...
Delaire Graaff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Morné Vrey's sublime blend of grapes from four wine appellations with a touch of Semillon...
Cabernet Franc finds a perfect home in the Robertson Wine Valley in the Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2015
De Wet Viljoen comes up with another stunner, the Neethlingshof Caracal 2016. A Cabernet Sauvignon led Bordeaux style red, matched with Lizet Hartley's delicious rabbit stew...
Kumala Reserve Pinotage 2018 by Juan Slabbert and his team is a perfect match to Stewart Turner's Bobotie. The Head Chef at Berry Brothers & Rudd, uses, for us, a new method to a great end.
Oldenburg Vineyards Merlot 2015 Oldenburg Vineyards up in the Banghoek Valley has some exciting stuff happening – again! The new winery is coming on like a dream, the roof is on, now the interior work is taking place. and will be ready for the Estate’s new winemaker Nic van Aarde. The Estate has recently created
A supreme example of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, the Bloemcool Hou Moed Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 from the Fairview Cellars in Paarl.
A superb example of a cool climate wine, Boela Gerber's Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2017. Enjoying the breezes off Atlantic & False Bay...
Vriesenhof Unwooded Chardonnay 2017, a sublime Stellenbosch unwooded Chardonnay by Nicky Claassens & Jan Boland Coetzee...
Beautifully made on a beautiful Estate in beautiful Stellenbosch, the Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2016is a multi award winner...
A sublime blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Shiraz, the Landskroon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2017 is the perfect food wine...
In a style perfect for summer marrying good food with sublime wine, Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir Unwooded 2018 answers the call
Glen Carlou Sauvignon Blanc 2018, a lovely expression of the grape, vines grown on the east facing slopes of the Simonsberg...
A fine expression of a vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon from the Helderberg used to great effect in the Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2018..
The Asara White Cab 2017, a Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc de Noir is a history making wine, the first of its type made from the noble grape of Bordeaux.
Using a loved grape, Albert Louw and his team has produced a sublime Perdeberg The Vineyard Collection Bushvine Cinsault Dry Rosé 2018
De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2016, made from grapes from our southernmost vineyards at Elim, a cooler and rainier Appellation.
The Simonsig GSM 2017 is a fairly new innovation by Francois & Johan Malan, pioneers like their father, Frans.
A fine wine with which to celebrate Pinotage Day on October 13th, The Bernard Series The Bush Vine Pinotage 2016, named for Bernard Podlashuk who restored Bellingham to its former glory over 70 years ago.
In celebration of Pinotage Day on 13th October, you might want to land a bottle or two of the Bellingham Homestead Pinotage 2017...
Some superb Rosés coming out of the 2018 drought ridden harvest, Glen Carlou Pinot Noir Rosé 2018 is amongst them...
Landskroon Cinsaut 2016, an elegant expression of one of my favourite wine grapes coming back into fashion again.
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Sauvignon Blanc was not the most popular wine grape variety in 1942 when the legendary Douglas Green founded his wine company in Paarl. Chenin Blanc, Groendruif were de rigueur at the time. However, the philosophy behind the company, to offer customers wines that were of excellent quality and even handedly
De Grendel Rubaiyat 2015, a wish of the late Sir David Graaff, come true with Founding Winemaker Charles Hopkins...
La Bri, Franschhoek, introduces a new range of sublime wines named Double Door with a charming etching of the cellar door on the label...
Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage Rosé 2018, takes an Award of Excellence at the 2018 ABSA Pinotage Rosé Awards. One of three in the winelands.
Specially selected grapes go into the making of Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a fine Stellenbosch wine. Perfect with Nadia Travers's Beef Ribs
Part of the Soft Smooth Range of Perdeberg Wines with new gussied up packaging, Perdeberg Soft Smooth Rosé 2018, is a delicious fruity sipper
40 years ago, Simonsig Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, bottled its first Sauvignon Blanc, the Simonsig Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is its successor.
Flagstone Word of Mouth Viognier 2017. Say vee-yon-yay, a sublime wooded white Rhone Valley grape. Makes Condrieu Wine in France.
It's a hillock surrounded by mountains, and Rondekop makes such a difference in the wines it produces, like the Oldenburg Rondekop Stone Axe Syrah 2016
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2017, a jewel in the crown of the Constantia wine Appellation. Made from the Estate's Grapes by Boela Gerber.
Made from South Africa's most planted wine grape, Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017 is a fine expression of Chenin.
Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, every wine a winner - always. Great wine-making team under Frans Smit.
From the Robertson family vineyard, Chardonnay specialists, De Wetshof Estate Nature in Concert Pinot Noir 2017, also a sublime wine
The packaging for the Perdeberg Classic Collection Chenin Blanc & Merlot has been gussied up, the wine inside stunners as always.
Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2016, grapes harvested from a single vineyard on the Estate. A pure fine Merlot.
The Flagstone Dragon Tree 2016 is a fine expression of a Cape Blend, one of the larger components of which is Pinotage...
Landskroon Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, a fine Paarl Cabernet, made by 5th generation Paul de Villiers.
Child of Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon is celebrated today. I celebrate with Asara Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Groot Constantia Pinotage 2016, a fine example of a South African invention, by Boela Gerber...
Simonsig Red Hill Pinotage 2015 is a fine example of a beautifully elevated Pinotage, South Africa's own grape, created in the late 1920s by Professor Abraham Perold.
Sartori di Verona Prosecco Prosecco. The very word gives tummy tickles. Prosecco has recently become hugely popular in countries other than its homeland. Produced in the vineyards north of Venice, the Sartori di Verona Prosecco in a wine which falls under the Prosecco Spumante Brut DOC. Verona, of course reminds one as the town in
Peter Falke PF Ruby Blend 2015, a half half Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz, showing the best of both grapes.
With grapes sourced from the Graaff family farms high on the Witzenberg Mountains in Ceres, Charles Hopkins makes this sublime De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2017.
Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2017 is a supreme example of an oaked Chenin Blanc, from the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation.
Pierre Jourdan Tranquille, a classic still wine, made from the classical Champagne & Burgundy varieties, Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
The Asara Bell Tower 2013, the perfect expression of a Stellenbosch Bordeaux style Blend.
Simonsig Malan Family Reserve Frans Malan 2015, a perfect Cape Blend, with a good base of Pinotage..
Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, is a fine expression of a Helderberg Cabernet and a fingerprint of the vintage
Bellingham The Bernard Series Basket Press Syrah 2015, a truly premium expression of a grape and its vintage year.
Durbanville is well known for the quality of its Sauvignon Blancs. The De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Is a leader in the pack.
La Bri Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is a fine example of a small production of wine from beautifully cared for vines.
Landskroon Shiraz 2016, a wine with all the classical Shiraz flavours and ready for drinking now. Excellent food wine...
The most eminent of red wine grapes, grown on the Asara Wine Estate, go into this carefully made wine. Dianne Bibby's Roast Lamb is a great match...
Noble Late Harvest is one of our most special wines, The Asara Carillon 2014 is one of them. Made solely from Chenin Blanc, it partners food perfectly.
Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2016 The Delaire Graff Wine Estate sits below Botmaskop at the top of the Helshoogte Pass in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Named Helshoogte, some think by the Rev Pierre Simond, a Protestant priest and meester who came over from France with the first flush of the French Huguenots fleeing from France as
The Flagstone Dark Horse 2014, is a fine expression of Shiraz which just calls out for food, Ina Paarman comes to the rescue.
8 different Red Wine Grape varieties go into the blend that is Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2016. Jane-Anne Hobb's Roast Chicken with Roasted Onions, Grapes & Verjuice is the perfect partner.
Flagstone Winemaker Gerhard Swart, turns Breedekloof Pinotage into their fine Flagstone The Last Word Cape LBV 2013, a Port Style wine
The De Wet family of De Wetshof Estate in Robertson are third generation Chardonnay specialists. There are already two grandchildren who may take up the reins in future. De Wetshof Bateleur Chardonnay 2016 is the flagship...
A real classic, the Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2017. Made from the Estate's Mountain Vineyard grapes. Perfect with my fish paté....
This is a grape variety you really should try if you have not. The Oldenburg Viognier 2017 is dry. bright fruited with generous flavours.
Made from a grape produced in the 1920s by Abraham Perold, the Landskroon Pinotage 2016, is a fine expression of the grape. Paul de Villiers, 5th generation Cellarmaster carries on the fine wine tradition of the family...
Remember Rosé is not only for summer - the De Grendel Rosé 2018, will bring summer into your winter. A delicious 50/50 blend of Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon...
Perdeberg The Vineyard Collection Cinsault 2014, a perfect expression of dry land Cinsault by Albertus Louw, Cellarmaster. Perfect wine with their Winter Picnic...
Oldenburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, a fine example of Cabernet Sauvignon, from a much punted Cabernet Sauvignon region, Stellenbosch. Superb 6 year old which needs a plaster of good meat.
Asara Vineyard Collection Shiraz 2015, such a special wine. This June it is available to partner the Slow Roast Springbok Shank with Colcannon Mash in the Sansibar Gin Bar & Bistro.
Founded in 1942 by Negociant Douglas Green, the company still adheres to his philosophy of excellent wines at even handed prices, and a good expression of the grapes used.
One of the great wines of the Constantia Wine Appellation, resulting in many awards for its Maker, Boela Gerber. Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2017 is a successor to the Classic Wine Trophy Award Winners of the past.
Pierre Jourdan Ratafia, a wine to celebrate the ratification of a treaty. Also a wine you will enjoy at both ends of the menu. Fortified Chardonnay - a treat.
Simonsig The Malan Family Collection Tiara 2015, is a fine expression of what brothers Francois & Johan Malan made from a vintage described as 'one for the books'.
Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve The Lighthouse Merlot 2016, a new premium Merlot from a winery which overlooks Table Mountain and Table Bay...
Fine Red Blend, Steenberg Stately 2016, made by Award winning Winemaker JD Pretorius from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grapes from Darling and Stellenbosch. Perfect with Nadia Graves's Beef Cheeks...
From Groenvlei Farm on the slopes of the Helderberg comes Peter Falke Signature Exclusive Bland 2014, such a good wine with Justine Wall's Harrisa Duck & Cherry Salad.
A fine expression of Stellenbosch Shiraz is the Delaire Graff Shiraz 2016. And a great fingerprint of the vintage. Lovely midweek supper wine with Alida Ryder's Bolognese Pasta Bake
Simonsig Malan Family Collection Frans Malan 2006, named for pioneer Wine Estate Owner, Frans Malan. A Cape Blend, 60% Pinotage. A fine Stellenbosch wine matched with some fine Florida food....
Glenelly Lady May 2012 is a fine blend of main Cabernet Sauvignon in the Bordeaux style, perfect food wine. Accessible now and perfect for a couple of years of cellaring.
The rolling hills of Polkadraai in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation and breezes from False Bay helped to create this sublime Asara Vineyard Collection Merlot 2015
The grapes for the Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve The Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2017 come from separate vineyards which provide the building blocks for a fine expression of a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc.
Steenberg Catharina 2015, Steenberg's Flagship blend of Merlot Shiraz & Petit Verdot, is such a beautiful expression of a great vintage year. Hein van Tonder's Pork Belly Kebabs are the perfect partners.
The grapes for the Perdeberg The Vineyard Collection Grenache Blanc 2017 were harvested from a 32 year old vineyard, a delicious sappy wine, perfect with Roberta Muir's Flammekueche...
De Grendel Rubaiyat 2015, a Bordeaux style blend with grapes from Firgrove and De Grendel. Made at the request of the late Sir David Graaff of Charles Hopkins, Founding Cellarmaster to creat an iconic wine for the De Grendel Estate...
From what many regard as the finest vintage of latter years, the Peter Falke Signature Syrah 2015 is a wonderful expression of Stellenbosch Syrah and a fingerprint of the 2015 vintage.
La Bri Merlot 2015 is a perfect expression of a Franschhoek Merlot and a fingerprint of what is generally accepted to have been a great harvest year...
Boschendal Demi Sec Méthode Cap Classique for those who like it not so dry and those who like a bit of bubble with their bakes....
Landskroon Merlot 2016, living up to the renewed interest in this grape of Bordeaux heritage. Often used for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon, it stands alone here....
A sublime Merlot and Petit Verdot blend, the Oldenburg Vineyards Rhodium 2014 spends 20 months in French oak Barrels. Full rich and flavoursome this meaty savoury wine needs well flavoured food as the perfect partner. Nina Timm steps in with her Pork cutlets...
Glenelly Estate Reserve 2012 is made by Luke O'Cuinnegain on the Glenelly Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Well worth a visit not only for its wines, but also The Vine Bistro and the Glenelly Glass Collection...
Fat Bastard - actually two of them... An amusing for some truly potable wines from the Robertson Cellar.
There is a formidable team of winemakers at Spier Wine Estate making some serious Spier Reds. Johan Jordaan is the winemaker in charge of the reds under Cellarmaster Frans Smit. Really a lovely place to visit with two restaurants, picnics and a variety of entertainments.
From one of The Cape's oldest Wine Estates comes a regal blend, the Groot Constantia Goeverneurs Reserve 2015. A fine example of a Constantia Wine...
Pinot Noir is not an easy wine making grape. Gerhard Swart, Winemaker at Flagstone Winery, has made a gem of a wine - Flagstone Fiona Pinot Noir 2016
On Steenberg Farm in cool climate Constantia, JD Pretorius and his cellar team have made a sublime Steenberg Merlot 2015, well matched with a grilled sirloin dish by Kerry Kilpin..
Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 comes from Groenvlei Farm, home of Peter Falke WInes, in the foothills of Stellenbosch's Helderberg Mountain. A perfect expression of the 2015 vintage and of place.
Flagstone Time Manner Place Pinotage Reserve 2014, a perfect expression of a single vineyard in the Breedekloof. Matured in American Oak. Excellent with Ina Paarman's Potjie...
Landskroon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is made in the Estate's Cellar from a selection of grapes from Western Cape Appellation Vineyards. An anytime wine, especially good food.
The grapes for the De Grendel Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2015 come from a specially created Wine Appellation in the Witzenberg Mountains near Ceres. Unique continental climate.
Perfectly positioned in the Polkadraai Hills, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, offers both Food destinations and delicious Asara Wine. A short drive from Cape Town and well worth the trip as they say in the Michelin Guide....
Chenin Blanc. Its home in the Loire. South Africa has 6 times more vineyards. So it has crept in as our most planted wine grape. The Bellingham Homestead Series The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2017, a perfect expression..
Oldenburg Syrah 2014, a gem of a wine from an Estate high up in the Banghoek Valley. Perfect food wine with our spicy foods or something completely different, like Pasta.
Glenelly Wine Estate in Stellenbosch bought as a plum farm by Madame May Eliane de Lencquesaing in 2003 boasts fine award winning wines, a superb The Vine Bistro and a large eclectic glass collection and is well worth the visit. Get it high on your bucket list - now!
Steenberg Syrah 2015, is a perfect expression of what can be done in this cool climate, so affected by cooling breezes off the Atlantic and False Bay....
Haute Cabrière & Pierre Jourdan - the finest of bubbles. From an early pioneer of Cap Classique, a range of fine Methode Cap Classiques..
A premium Chenin Blanc, the Perdeberg Endura is made from Swartland grapes from a single vineyard. Masterful Winemaker Albertus Louw has created a gem. Perfect food wine, goes with any white meat, fish or vegetarian main courses - loves chicken.
La Bri Syrah 2015, a perfect expression of a co-fermented Syrah and 5% whole bunch Viognier. Herb and spice aromas and plum and black berry flavours. Sympathetically oaked to allow the fruit to shines.
Exceptional wines from Stellenbosch, the Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2016 is one of them. Philip Costandius just builds this wine year on year into something really special. Justine Wall's Beef & Black Olives are a great match...
Classy, bright, sparky, the Durbanville Hills Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is an any time wine. Great on its own and great with food. Not to be taken too seriously, so drink with abandon...
Perdeberg Winery has such a fabulous offering, it is well worth your putting it on your bucket list. An eclectic range of wines from a modern wines made under Cellarmaster Albertus Louw.
In Romeo and Juliet, she says, 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet'. While the P word is not allowed, the Groot Constantia Cape Ruby 2016 weighs in better than many others. Made from the traditional Port variety of Touriga Naçional, it is as good with Blue Cheese as it is with Chocolate...
Simonsig Malan Family Selection Redhill Pinotage 2015, the Estate's Flagship Pinotage. Matured for 15 months in French and American White oak barrels it is a fabulous glass on its own and just so perfect as a food wine.
The crisp, sassy Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2017, an anytime wine. So perfect with food, do try Anina Meyer's Garlic & Coriander Kebabs...
The cleverly named Flagstone Word of Mouth Viognier 2017 is a wine you will want to tell you friends about. Pass it down the telephone line, tell your friends...
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2017 a superb expression of an oaked Chenin Blanc by Adam Mason of Mulderbosch Vineyards in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Simonsig Malan Family Selection Tiara 2012 is a fine Bordeaux style blend from one of Stellenbosch's Premier Wine Estates.
De Grendel Viognier 2017, wonderfully aromatic wine made from grapes raised by Kudwai Mwerenga and elevated by Charles Hopkins.
Douglas Green Pinotage 2017, a fine youthful Pinotage made from bush vine grapes from the Wellington and Swartland Wine Appellations. Even handedly priced, good roar for your Rand.
The Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is part of range of wines named for the Estate's well known Glass Collection. A fine Simonsberg Cabernet by Luke O'Cuinneagain.
Peter Falke PF Pinot Noir 2016 is a wine which reflects its soil and the climatic conditions of the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation.
Landskroon Paul de Villiers Shiraz 2015, a fine expression of Shiraz from Paul de Villiers, 5th generation Cellarmaster of this well known family owned Paarl Wine Estate
A delicious Dry Summery Rosé made from the noble Bordeaux grape Merlot. From cool climate grapes grown in the Durbanville Hills.
Botrytis Cinerea or the Noble Rot, turns grapes into golden raisins from which the sublime Mulderbosch Noble Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2014, perfect with Ilse van der Merwe's exceptional Paté.
Asara Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015 is ideal with Tamsin Snyman's Pilchard-Stuffed Cabbage Roll Bake. A lightly wooded Stellenbosch Chardonnay...
Groot Constantia Shiraz 2015, Boela Gerber's great expression of what Groot Constantia can do with Shiraz. A fine noble wine, so good with food.
Top of the Hill Pinotage 2015 from South Africa's oldest Pinotage Vineyard, planted in 1950 by the father and uncle of the present owner Pieter de Waal. A truly fine food wine, good with many fully flavoured foods...
Landskroon's Paul Hugo White 2017 & Paul Hugo Red 2017, two wines for easy entertaining, food wines and sipping wines.
Pierre Jourdan Belle Rose, a sublime expression of Franschoek Pinot Noir by Takuan von Arnim. An any time Cap Classique, not only for celebrations.
Oldenburg Vineyards two new maiden vintage wines released, The Oldenburg ‘Le Quatre Enfants’ Cabernet Franc 2007 and The Oldenburg Joshua Syrah 2007, available from the Estate....
A bright crisp serious Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2017 by award winning winemaker Morné Vrey. An anytime wine...
From 6th generation family winemaker, Thys Louw of Diemersdal Wine Estate, comes this sublime Bordeaux style blend. Perfect with meat dishes and as shown here, vegetarian dishes too.
Luke O’Cuinnegain's masterly approach to Chardonnay on Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch. Put a visit to this showcase winery on your bucket list.
Boschendal Black Angus 2014 Boschendal Black Angus 2014 is a recent release from the Boschendal Heritage Collection. Boschendal Farm has a fine herd of pastured reared Black Angus Cattle, appropriate therefore that this fine blend should be named for them. With over 330 years since the granting of the land, this wine is one of
Sublime and delicately oaked, the Steenberg Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is named for a Royal Navy Battleship which took part in The Battle of Muizenberg 1785...
The grapes from a tiny, cool, wine appellation in the Witzenberg in Ceres are used to make the De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2016, best served with Ina Paarman’s Lemon Chicken for a crowd.
Excellent expression of Durbanville Hills Chardonnay 2017. Delicately oaked, fabulous food wine by Kobus Gerber.
Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2017 In 1977, my wife Madeleine was working in the tasting room at Simonsig. I remember so clearly at the Young Wine Show that year, Frans Malan Simonsig Founder, introduced his first Gewürztraminer, The Simonsig Gewürztraminer 1977. To great acclaim. The Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2017, some 40 years later, is still a gem, 56%
Perdeberg Classic Collection Sparkling Rosé, a fun wine. Refreshing mid-morning at the swimming pool, good match with food.
Asara Vineyard Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is a great expression of the grape and fingerprint of the vintage. Perfect as an Aperitif and with Summer Salads.
De Waal CT de Waal Pinotage 2015 The De Waal family of the historic Uiterwyk Farm in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation are irrevocably bound to Pinotage, South Africa’s own red wine grape, created in the late 1920’s for Abraham Perold. However, it was not until 1941 that there were sufficient grapes to make a barrel
Peter Falke PF Sauvignon Blanc 2017 The Wines of Peter Falke, which are grown and made on Groenvlei Farm up the Annandale Road on the lower slopes of the Helderberg, have the benefits of growing up in a fine climate with the benefit of cooling midsummer breezes off False Bay. These cause a slower ripening,
Steenberg 1682 Brut Chardonnay JD Pretorius, award winning winemaker at Steenberg in the Constantia Wine Appellation, produces a range of Cap Classique and sparkling wines of which the non-vintage Steenberg 1682 Brut Chardonnay is one. Made from a selection of Chardonnay grapes from three other Wine Appellations, Robertson, Bonnievale and Darling. The vines from which
Landskroon Blanc de Noir Off Dry 2017 The de Villiers family of Landskroon, have been there for five generations, each Cellarmaster has been called Paul. When I asked the current Cellarmaster Paul who would be his ideal dinner guests, he wanted the previous Paul’s there so that they could tell him how they made wine!
Mulderbosch, home of 3 Single Vineyard Chenin Blancs Adam Mason, Winemaker at Mulderbosch Vineyards, makes a range of Chenin Blancs called The Single Vineyard Block. Grapes from three different vineyards are treated in exactly the same way in the vineyard and during elevation in the cellar. The three blocks are harvested in the same way
Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 I well remember the queues of cars which parked outside the sales room at Groot Constantia in the mid 1970s lining up on Wednesdays and Saturdays to buy the scarce wines of the Estate. Groot Constantia and Cabernet Sauvignon fit together like hand in glove. Viticulturist Floricius Beukes, who has
La Bri Chardonnay 2016 La Bri Vineyards in Franschhoek is set amongst the most impressive mountains which go straight up into the sky in the south eastern corner of this most beautiful wine region. It is blessed with the most perfect little Cape Dutch style Manor house and a cutting-edge technology in its winery. Irene
De Wetshof Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017, a fine expression of a Robertson Sauvignon Blanc.
Glen Carlou The Curator’s Collection Mourvèdre 2014, a serious expression of this Mediterranean grape by the Estate.
In the best of surroundings Oldenburg Syrah 2014 comes from the Banghoek Valley in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation.
Perfectly built for Summer and perfectly built for food, Flagstone Poetry Cinsault Rosé 2016 is a winner.
Simonsig, pioneers of Méthode Cap Classique, produce the third iteration of their Kaapse Vonkel, the Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Demi-Sec 2015
De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2016, a truly classy expression of Pinotage, grown on the Estate. Such a privilege to drink this wine.
The Perdeberg The Vineyard Collection Pinot Noir MCC, an any time wine. Made from a noble variety with second fermentation in the bottle.....
Bellingham Small Barrel SMV 2014 is a masterful blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Barrel aged for 14 months, it is a perfect wine for a well cooked meal.