Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2020, a summer time gem from Dwarsrivier Farm in the Cederberg Wilderness Area...
Eikendal Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, from the slopes of the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Longridge Chardonnay 2017, a fine Organic expression of Chardonnay from the slopes of the Helderberg, man by Jasper Raats...
Graham Beck Pinot Noir Rosé MCC 2015, made in Robertson by Pieter Ferreira, 30 years experience in making fine wine...
Doran Vineyards Grenache Blanc 2018 & Roussanne 2018, two wooded whites, perfect for your Christmas Lunch...
Hogan Divergent 2017, a blend of three varieties by Jocelyn Hogan Wilson, in the Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch...
Villiera Tradition Brut, Advent Calendar #1. One of the Cape's finest and much awarded Méthode Cap Classiques...
De Wetshof Lilya 2020, made from Cabernet Franc grapes. Peter de Wet uses the French Saignée method of drawing off the juice...
Spier Signature Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Douglas Green Chardonnay Viognier 2020, a blend, the sum is greater than the parts, delicious, packed with flavour and palate weight...
Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020, made from grapes picked off the slopes of the Helshoogte and the Helderberg....
Reimond van der Walt send me two recipes to partner with the ORWCo The Fat Man Pinotage 2019 & Juliette Sauvignon Blanc 2019...
Landskroon Blanc de Noir 2020, an off-dry Pinotage, the most delicate coral pink in colour and fabulous fruit on the nose and palate...
Bellingham Homestead Red Blend 2017, is the maiden vintage by Richard Duckitt of this delicious Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon blend...
Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc 2020, by Lizelle Gerber, grapes from The Darling, Cape Town and Ceres Wine Appellations...
Durbanville Hills Honeysuckle Sparkling Demi Sec, bang in fashion with an off dry sparkler. Made from Chenin Blanc, an anytime wine...
Simonsig Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc 2020, a fine expression of a Stellenbosch Sauvignon, Cellarmaster Johan Malan 2020 Diners Club Winemaker of the year...
Apt and justified that Simonsig’s Johan Malan takes The 40th Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award...
De Wetshof Chardonnay Top-Status shows itself as 'one of the best' at Veritas 2020...
Kleinood Tamboerskloof Syrah 2016, a gen of a wine from a gem of a wine Estate. Klienood, indeed, making Olive Oil, Honey and even perfume...
Joostenberg Bakermat 2017, a delicious red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Great food wine, will grace any dinner table...
Nederburg’s #Blackfriday Deals offer some truly fine wines from of of the country's premier Wine Estates, situated in Paarl...
Oldenburg Vineyards, Rondekop Series Rhodium 2017, grapes from the slopes of Rondekop a gem of a blend, named for a precious metal...
Groot Constantia Merlot 2017, a gem of a red wine and a perfect expression of Merlot from a cool climate by Boela Gerber...
De Grendel Rosé 2020, a blend of half each Pinotage & Cabernet Sauvignon from Agter Paarl, purpose grown for the wine...
Holden Manz Visionaire 2014, a fine wine from Thierry Haberer. Already aged in the bottle, drink it for great pleasure...
La Bri Syrah 2017, from the much awarded Franschhoek Wine Estate. Irene de Fleuriot GM & Winemaker produces some fine wines...
Ross Sleet of Rascallion Wines, on the Great Wall of China Ross Sleet is a wine person through and through. His hugely successful Rascallion Wine Range is a fine example of taking a brilliant wine and marketing it well, albeit in a different way. This range, With Love from the Cape, is not only typical
Strandveld Pofadderbos Sauvignon Blanc 2019 takes a 5 Star Award in the Platter's South African Wine Guide 2020...
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2017, a gem of an expression of Pinotage, the truly South African grape by Beyers & Anri Truter...
Epicurean Chardonnay 2018, a gem of a wine from the cool climate Elgin Wine Appellation...
The McGregor Wine Meander Tasting Box offers delights of the regions award winning wines from small vineyards...
De Toren Z 2016, this is the kind of wine people talk about when referring to a fine red wine. It lingers in your memory for a long time...
Frescobaldi Massovivo Ammiraglia 2018, a Tuscan White made from the Vermentino grape, is a perfect partner with cheese...
New vibrant vintages from Tokara Estate show the care that has gone into the vineyards and winery over 20 vintages for Ferreira owners...
Nitida Grande Matriarch 2016, a fine expression of a Pinot Noir Mèthode Cap Classique, from the cool climate of Durbanville...
Haute Cabrière Unwooded Pinot Noir 2020, a sublime wine where the wonderful fruit of the Pinot Noir grape shines without the necessity of oak..
The Old Road Wine Company Elgin Pinot Noir 2018, accompanied by Reimond van der Walt's Food is a great Franschhoek treat...
Bellingham, The Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2017, a gem of a wine made from Stellenbosch grapes from a 43 year old vineyard...
Landskroon Shiraz 2018 , a gem of a wine in its brand new livery and bottle shape, watch my Instagram TV Video...
Wine + Food, The Art of the Perfect Pairing…a perfect companion in the kitchen. Recipes by the talented Vicki de Beer...
The Durbanville Collector’s Reserve The Promenade Pinotage 2017, Top Ten position in the ABSA Pinotage Top Ten Awards 2020, rightly so...
Groenland Antoinette Marié Premium 2016 is a wine made by the late Kosie Steenkamp and named in honour of his 2 daughters...
Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a jewel in the Crown of the Estate. Grapes by Floricius Beukes, wine by Boela Gerber, a winner...
Haute Cabrière's Pierre Jourdan Tranquille is a non vintage wine, a sublime blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir paying homage to the base wine of Cap Classique...
We celebrate the end of Pinotage month with Dirk van Zyl's Saxenburg Private Collection Pinotage 2017, grapes from a single Vineyard...
Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch launches 5.5% — a new range of quality wines, low in both alcohol and kilojoules in time for summer...
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2018, a gem of a wine from a well known producer of fine Pinot Noir in the Hemel en Aarde Valley...
De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2020, grapes grown in a vineyard in the Witzenberg Mountains, which is covered in snow in Winter...
Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2020, a gem of a wine made from grapes from the Coastal Appellation with a splash of Semillon...
Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, from one of the oldest Wine Estates in the Cape, where Floricius Beukes & Boela Gerber make magic...
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay, described by Robert Parker, retired American Wine Writer, as being better than 99% of unwooded Chardonnays he has tasted...
La Boucher Shiraz 2018, a handsome big fella from Stellenbosch. Iron fist in velvet glove by the larger than life Kwagga Boucher...
Nitida Sauvignon Blanc 2020, a gem of a Sauvignon Blanc from the Durbanville Wine Ward, cooled by breezes off the Atlantic Ocean...
Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2020, made by Kobus Gerber the Winery's White Wine Specialist and team...
Oldenburg Vineyards Syrah 2017, from the Banghoek Valley on the Eastern side of the Simonsberg, a cooler part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Vriesenhof Kallista 2017, a Bordeaux style blend from Nicky Claasens and Jan 'Boland' Coetzee, ready for now drinking and able to age well...
Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2017, a premium Pinotage grown on the red soils of Koelenhof, in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Roodeberg Classic Red 2019, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Petit Verdot and Tannat, celebrates its 'over 70th' birthday
Nederburg The Winemaster’s Pinotage 2018, made by Samuel Venter, a celebration of Pinotage for Pinotage Day on October 12th...
De Wetshof Lilya 2020 De Wetshof Wine Estate in the Roberston Wine Appellation is a family owned business. Leading Chardonnay producers in the country, the Estate alwo produces a fabulous range of other varieties of wines. Peter de Wet - De Wetshof Winemaker on this Family Owned Estate Peter de Wet has produced a special
Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, truly one of my 'great' wines of this year...
Zinaschke Steyn, a Winemaker at the Nederburg Wine Estate in Paarl, takes us through. tasting with The Nederburg Winemaster's Pinotage 2018...
Groote Post Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2020, recently release, a delicately wooded Sauvignon Blanc with a splash of Semillon...
Stellenbosch Hills Chenin Blanc 2020 Stellenbosch Hills is situated at Vlottenburg, just South of Stellenbosch. PG Slabbert is the Cellarmaster and James Osche the winemaker. James Ochse - Stellenbosch Hills Winemaker The winery draws its grapes from a number of suppliers in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation and has some really interesting grape types with which
Tokara Sauvignon Blanc 2020, made by Stuart Botha from Elgin and Stellenbosch grapes, a deeply delicious expression...
Perfect wine for Spring, the De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2020, crisp and fresh, fruit driven, a real refresher...
Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, a fine red wine from a range named for the 21 Gables on the buildings at Spier Wine Farm...
Ernie Els Wines Big Easy Red Blend 2017, from Stellenbosch with a splash of Perdeberg Cinsault, utterly delicious, great food wine...
Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Unwooded 2020, a new addition to the fine wine family on this premium Franschhoek Wine Estate...
De Wetshof Bateleur Chardonnay 2018, one of the finest examples of a beautifully oaked Chardonnay in the country...
Delaire Graff Shiraz 2018, a fine expression of the grape in the final year of the worst drought in living memory...
Durbanville Hills The Collectors Reserve The Cape Garden Chenin Blanc 2018, a fine blend of tank and oak matured Chenins from the valley...
Landskroon Cape Vintage, a fine Port Style Wine from Paul de Villiers V. All gussied up in new livery, superb style expression...
Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Series Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a fine red from the cooler part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
La Boucher Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a debut wine by Edward 'Kwagga Boucher. Dryland Stellenbosch Vineyards...
Jan Braai’s National Braai Day Steak is a perfect partner to the newly released Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2018, red wine blend by Morné Vrey...
Boschendal Vin d’Or, a gem in the Boschendal Crown, a Noble Late Harvest Wine in celebration of Heritage Day...
Nitida Wine Estate fares very well in the 2020 Tim Atkin Report with 5 wines, four white and a red taking over 90 points...
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2020, a fine example of this grape from one of the oldest Wine Appellations in the country...
Strydom Vineyards Rex Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, a fine glass of a truly superb Cabernet Sauvignon, really impressive wine by Riani Strydom...
Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 2015 Position is so important when it comes to many things. For a Wine Estate it is critical. And so it is with Saxenburg Wine Estate in the southernmost part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Situated in the first Polkadraai Hills north of False Bay, where cooling Summer breezes
The Anchorman 2018, one of Nederburg's Heritage Heroes. A superb oaked Chenin Blanc, perfect for sipping and great with food...
Stellenbosch's Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, a premium Blanc de Blanc MCC made from Chardonnay, grown, harvested & made on the Simonsig Wine Estate...
Norah’s Valley brings pleasure and excellent drinking to De-Alcoholised Wines, Velvet Red, Silk White and Satin Sparkling...
Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. A classic Italian Wine grape, turned into a classic Italian wine. Availble in South Africa...
Simonsig quality highlighted in the number of their wines chosen by Tim Atkin in his South African Wine Report 2020...
De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a gem of a wine for everyday drinking and great with food, especially meat off the braai...
Cellaro Nero d'Avola Organico Vanità 2019, the black grape of Sicily. Nero d'Avola makes enchanting wines, these are organically farmed...
Muratie Ronnie Melck Shiraz 2016, named for Ronnie, a giant in the wine industry, who brought Muratie back into the Melck Family...
Survivor Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2019, grapes from gnarly old vines in the Swartland Wine appellation, fermented in oak barrels, a star of a wine...
International Cabernet Sauvignon Day gives us an opportunity each year to celebrate this most noble of red wine grapes...
A toast to Frans Malan, who made the first Méthode Cap Classique, which is celebrated each year on September 1st...
Charles Hopkins, Founding Winemaker of De Grendel Wine Estate, has some special offers with Spring in the offing...
Oldenburg Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2016, from the cool Banghoek Valley in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, a sublime expression...
Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, made from the finest grapes on the Estate, matured in all new French Oak Barrels...
Tokara Director’s Reserve Red 2017, a Top Ten Cape Bordeaux Blend by Stuart Botha, the Estate's wine maker...
Groot Constantia Shiraz 2017, a fine wine made possible by the teams of Floricius Beukes, Viticulturist & Boela Gerber, Winemaker...
De Wetshof Nature in Concert Pinot Noir 2017, a fine expression of this Burgundian grape from the Robertson Wine Appellation...
Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2018, a fine expression by Morné Vrey and his team, of the oldest single vineyard on the Estate...
Simonsig Frans Malan Reserve Cape Blend 2016 is a fine example of what is known to be a Pinotage led blend of red wine grapes...
Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir Unwooded 2020, a wonderful expression of the grape by Takuan von Arnim, fresh, delicate, perfect food wine...
Guardian Peak Merlot 2019, a fine expression of the Merlot Grape, and easy drinking soft tannined, oak matured red...
Roxton Black joins the flagship series of Brampton premium Wines, a fine Jersey Bull brought to Stellenbosch to improve a Jersey Herd...
Nitida Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a cool climate wine from Durbanville, a particularly good Sauvignon Blanc region, and competition news from Nitida...
De Grendel Op die Berg Pinot Noir 2017, is made at De Grendel Wine Estate from grapes produced in the Op die Berg Wine Appellation in Ceres...
Hazendal Pinot Noir 2017, a sublime wine from the southern tip of Africa, paired with Dianne Bibby's Lamb Tagine from the northern coast of the continent...
Old Road Wine Company Stone Trail Chenin Blanc 2018, Ryan Puttick's perfect expression of a 36 year old Franschhoek Bush Vine Chenin Blanc Vineyard...
Spier Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon, a special wine from this Stellenbosch Estate, made by Frans Smit and his Cellar Team...
Eikendal Rosé 2020, a brand new release from Eikendal Wineries brand new Wine Maker, Maryke Botha, a real statement for a debut wine from Stellenbosch...
Peter Falke Signature Series Exclusive Blend 2015. a jewel from Werner Schrenk from grapes grown on Groenvlei Farm on the slopes of the Helderberg...
Landskroon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a jewel in the crown at Landskroon, with its smart new livery, so worthy of a fine bottle of red like this...
A clutch of Rosé Wines, from different Appellations, two MCCs, a Blanc de Noir and three Rosés, all perfect for drinking with great food in Winter...
Deux Frères Fraternité 2013, a blend of Shiraz 70% and Mourvèdre 30%, delicious flavours of sour cherries, plums and mulberries...
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2020, in the words of Robert Parker, American Wine Critic, "this wine possesses more sheer drinkability than 99% of the world’s Chardonnay I have experienced..."
Charles Hopkins, Founding Cellarmaster of De Grendel Wine Estate makes us a fabulous offer of wine at great prices during July...
Bouchard Finlayson Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a fine example of a marine climate Sauvignon Blanc, this is a great food wine...
Three Guardian Peak reds, delicious and accessible wines. Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Shiraz 2019, SMG 2016. Enter the competition to wine #winewineforayear...
Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020, a jewel in the Delaire Graff Crown, available on offer today only, buy 12, pay for 10...
Old Road Wine Company PepperWind Single Vineyard Syrah 2017, lives up to its name with fabulous red & black berry fruits and plums, and a grind of black pepper...
Nitida Calligraphy 2017 a blend of the five great Bordeaux reds, from the hills of Durbanville one of the smallest Appellations in a cool marine climate...
Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2017, a blend of 8 different red varieties from on the south to south east facing slopes, blended after oak maturation...
Bruce Jack, the intrepid innovator and one of the Cape's most International Winemakers, is making some fabulous wines down in the Overberg Highlands...
Welgegund Heritage Chenin Blanc 2017 is made from grapes from old Chenin Blanc plantings on the Estate. A truly delicious expression by Friederich Kuhne...
Five fabulous whites for Winter, from different Wine Appellations, each of which packs a punch at lunch with Alida Ryder's Fattoush Salad...
Landskroon Cape Vintage takes own new clothes in an imported bottle with a unique two colour livery, made in the Port Style with Portuguese Port Varieties...
De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay 2019, scores high in the Top 100 National Wine Challenge where it is awarded a Double Platinum Status...
Black Oyster Catcher White Peak 2018 is a classy French Oaked Semillon blended with tank fermented Sauvignon, a classi White Bordeaux Blend...
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...