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
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Grenache Noir 2020 is a great experience in the glass. This is a particularly fine expression from the Estate...
De Wetshof Estate Thibault 2012 De Wetshof Wine Estate was one of the earliest estates to be registered in the Robertson Wine Appellation. Family owned and managed since 1949, the estate specializes in producing a range of fine Chardonnays. However, the wines made from other noble grape varieties are certainly some of the finest wines
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...
The Spier Creative Block 3 is a Rhone Style blend of Shiraz accented by splashes of Mourvèdre and Viognier. The grapes come from the Groenekloof {Darling] and Stellenbosch Wine Appellations.
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...
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 2022...
Three unusuals to add to your winter drinking repertoire. Excellent wines and a cider from three of the Cape's premier winemakers...
Zandvliet Shiraz 2019 Interesting that this fine Ashton Shiraz from the Robertson Wine Appellation should still uses the tried and tested minimalist approach to winemaking. The vineyards are planted in limestone rich, clay and weathered shale soils in a variety of aspects. I was fortunate to be able to plant a vine in the vineyards
From the Chardonnay specialists in the Robertson Wine Appellation, De Wetshof's fine Finesse Chardonnay 2021...
Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, a premium Cabernet from a premier producer situated on the slopes of the Paarl Mountain...
Here are some early Winter Wines from some of my favourite Producers to bring some excitement to your Autumn wine drinking...
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, a perfect expression of cool climate grown grapes. Boela Gerber has produced another masterpiece...
With its handful of fine brands, DGB Announced as Mundus Vini Best South African Producer at ProWein in Germany today…
Spier The Yellowwood Organic Rosé is a delicious wine both as a sipper & with food. The Herb & Leek Frittata is a great partner...
Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Series Stone Axe 2019, made from grapes grown on Rondekop, a little ferricrete hill on the Estate...
Spier Winter Dinner Series with Spier’s Cellar Master, Johan Jordaan… Be wined and dined by Spier Cellar Master, Johan Jordaan, at an intimate dinner at the Hotel Restaurant. A four-course seasonal menu will be expertly paired with award-winning wines for an unforgettable culinary experience. Spier Food Garden's Megan McCarthy The chefs select farm-fresh ingredients inspired
Fine Wines from Stellenbosch Hills meet fine cheese from Stonehouse cheeses in Stanford for a unique Wine & Food Pairing...
Sister to the first Cap Classique made in South Africa in 1971, the Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé 2020 made for the first time in 2004....
The Oldenburg Vineyard Series Chardonnay 2021 is a fine example of a wine from the cool Banghoek Valley in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Hard to say, difficult to spell, though oh so easy to recognise once you have your nose in the glass. Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2022...
Danie de Wet is a great proponent of Unwooded Chardonnay once the vines are able to produce grapes which need no oak to produce a great wine.
The sublime Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2020 takes a Gold and Award for The Best Value Wine on the Cabernet Franc Challenge 2020...
Pinot Noir is an essential part of the blend for Champagne. Here from a single vineyard variety in the Spier Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2020...
Generous expression of a continental climate vineyard, De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2020 from snow bound winter vineyards...
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
Stellenbosch Hills Chenin Blanc 2021 Stellenbosch Hills Winery is at the very heart of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. The Winery has just released the latest vintages of its Chenin Blanc 2021 and the Merlot 2018. Chenin Blanc ripening on an old vine Chenin Blanc being the most planted wine grape in South Africa, it goes
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
Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2021 made by Kobus Gerber, the winery's White Wine Specialist. A classic expression of its terroir...
Delheim has just unveiled the new vintage of Edelspatz Riesling - one of the wine world’s iconic Noble Late Harvest Wines launched in 1979...
Georgia East's Perlemoen Croquettes, so good with a great Cap Classique like the Krone Borealis Vintage Cuvée Brut 2020...
Crispy Bacon and Shredded Cabbage Salad is a perfect Autumn Salad to drink with the Spier Signature Chardonnay Pinot Noir...
Marlene Truter's sublime _less Wines are perfect wines for your Easter Cape Pickled Fish and Roast Lamb with Saffron Honey by Dianne Bibby...
Back in popularity again, Cinsaut, which saved the wine industry in the early 20th Century. Frequently used in red blend in the 60s & 70s...
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
A fine example of Cabernet Sauvignon from the De Wetshof Wine Estate in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley...
A fine expression of the traditional grapes used in Cap Classique, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, a premier wine in every respect...
De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon 2021, a fine blend of Lutzville and Darling Sauvignon Blanc good with Gnocchi Carbonara...
Excellent expression of this noble grape. One of the most popular wines sold by the glass or carafe in restaurants and wine bars...
Noble Song is a range of no-sulphur-added wines by Johan Jordaan and Heidi Deitstein of Spier Wine Farm, modern appealing wines...
Pickled Fish or Pascal Lamb, A slice of Simnel Cake, which wine for a Special Easter Dish, here's my selection…
Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 was first bottle on the Estate in 1958, and under Roelof Lotriet, the winemaker, is going stratospheric...
Debbie McLaughlin's Grilled Leg of Lamb with Fresh Mint and Tomato Vnaigrette, perfect partner to Groote Post Old Man's Red Blend 2020...
Ghost in the Machine Wines by Bruce Jack ring in he new year. Grapes from Vineyards around the Cape and made in Bruce's The Drift Cellar...
De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2021 Wines named Op die Berg come from the Graaff Farms high on the Witzenberg Mountain range in Ceres, at an altitude of 960 meters above sea level. Unlike most others, usually marine affected, this unique Wine Appellation exhibits South Africa’s only truly continental climate with winter temperatures frequently
De Wetshof Bateleur Chardonnay 2018, the Estate's Flagship Chardonnay. Made from a single vineyard, planted in 1987...
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
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
Wilhelm Coetzee, Red Wine Specialist & his team produce Durbanville Hills Shiraz wine, Durbanville Hills Shiraz & Collector’s Reserve Shiraz...
Here, using the classical Champagne grapes, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier, is the perfect Demi Sec Cap Classique...
A brilliant expression of Chenin Blanc, a polished oaked style, so perfect as a sipper and brilliant with food...
Spier Signature Series Pinotage 2019 Spier Wine Farm is a premier Tourist Destination situated in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Cellar Master Johan Jordaan and his team make several wine ranges using grapes from the Estate and other Wine Appellations. Johan Joubert, Spier Wine Farm's Cellarmaster For me, each of the varietal wines in the Signature
Spijker, a Malbec of the vintage 2019 I have not really given this wine the attention it deserves. First of all, Malbec. Malbec used to be one of the Top 5 Wine Grapes in Bordeaux. It was in 1956, that a severe frost virtually wiped out the Bordeaux plantings. This left Cahors as the appellation
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
De Krans Pinotage Rosé, an award winner over the years for Boets Nel, winemaker on this Family Owned Wine Estate...
De Grendel Viognier 2021, is a perfect benchmark for the grape. Move out of your comfort zone and try something different...
Landskroon Sauvignon Blanc 2021, crisp with great 'green' attributes of this noble grape. Cellarmaster Paul de Villiers V, another stunner...
The Site Chardonnay 2019 from De Wetshof Wine Estate in the Robertson Wine Appellation, a perfect food partner...
Made from Roussanne and Marsanne, which make long living wines in France, Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2018, a perfect food wine...
The Tangram White Blend 2018, classic Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend finds favour as one of the World's Top Scoring Wines...
Fabulous expression of Cabernet Franc in the Stellenrust Barrel Selection Cabernet Franc 2018. One of the oldest Bordeaux wine grapes...
This is the second vintage of the Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2018, a blend of Shiraz, Merlot,, Pinotage and a dollop of Tannat...
Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc is a great sipping wine and excellent with summery food, this salad is perfect...
De Grendel Proposal Hill Cap Classique 2017, a gem of a wine by Founding Winemaker, Charles Hopkins. Made from Pinot Noir...
Some finds of 2021, wines which we have so enjoyed drinking over the last weeks., there are more and I will write again soon...
Landskroon Wine Estate Chenin Blanc 2021, made from a grape which is the greatest proportion of our National Vineyards...
Groote Post Cap Classique Brut nv, a fine example of Cap Classique from vineyards much affected by cool breezes off the ocean...
Spier Signature Series Chenin Blanc 2020, made by Johan Jordaan and his team, is the perfect sipping wine and great with food...
Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2020, is made in the Estate's Cellar by Award Winning Winemaker Morné Vrey, from a neighbour's grapes...
De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2021, hauls in a Veritas gold and a position in Top 100 wines, as selected by the American magazine Wine Spectator. This fine unoaked Chardonnay is a fine sipper and great with food.
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar 2020, so good with a slice of Dalewood Fromage Estate Cheese Petit Brie...
Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2016, a gem of a wine recently released from the Oldenburg Vineyard's Library. A stunning expression of the Grape...
Krone in the Tulbagh Wine Appellation produces a fabulous range of Cap Classiques to favour many tastes, Krone Borealis amongst them...
Advent Calendar Day 23 Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc. 40 years in the making ans still going stratospheric with Matt Day...
Warwick Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc 2021 a gem of a wine made by JD Pretorius from grapes from 2 blocks on the slopes of the Simonsberg..
De Morgenzon Rosé 2021 made from red and wine grapes which have classical music piped through to the vineyards...
Christmas and New Year Bottles for your fridge and cellar, a lovely mélange for you...
Constantia Royale Don's Reserve 2020 is a fine example of a cool climate discreetly oaked cool climate Sauvignon Blanc...
Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2018, is an homage to the Carthaginian General whoc crossed the Alps with 100,000 troops and 40 War Elephants...
Mary le Bow Viognier 2019, is made up of 85% Viognier from he Frater Family Farm in Ashton and 15% Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch...
La Motte Vin De Joie 2021, a deliciously dry Provençal style Rosé, perfect for Summer quaffing, excellent with food...
Iona Monopole, Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2021, a Jewel in the Elgin Crown. Iona Vineyards are on the Elgin Highlands...
Longridge Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique from the Estate in The Golden Triangle, a fine expression by Jasper Raats...
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
For Advent Day 15, Vergelegen Premium Chardonnay 2020. A perfectly structured wine with delicate oaking for the superb fruit...
De Grendel Cap Classique Brut 2018, a perfect wine for the happy holidays ahead. For sipping or with food, totally delicious...
Over the Moon, fine blend if a variety of red wine grapes, including two Portuguese Port Varieties. Serve Chilled...
Elgin Vintners Merlot 2019, a fine expression of this noble grape by Dr Marinda Kruger, Shareholder and Winemaker a Elgin Vintners...
Advent Calendar Day 12, Elgin Vintners The Century 2019, is a serious blend of two noble varieties, Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon...
The Du Toitskloof Sauvignon Blanc 2020 has so much going for it, old vines, single vineyards. Impressive Glass...
Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet ,Advent Calendar No 9, the 2017 and 2018 really show off how superbly Cabernet shows in Stellenbosch...
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 &
The Leeuwenkuil Reserve White 2019, an utterly delicious blend of 8 white wine grape varieties. Great sipper and fabulous with food.
From the Klein Rivier Wine Appellation, East of Stanford comes the Raka Biography Shiraz 2018, a real juice maker of a wine...
Babylonstoren Sprankel Cap Classique 2015, a total delight of a wine from a beautiful Estate on the slopes of the Simonsberg...
De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2021 only Cape wine on this year’s coveted list of Top 100 wines in Wine Spectator...
Springfield Wild Yeast Chardonnay 2020, a stunning expression by Abrie Bruwer of a Robertson Sauvignon Blanc...
The Rhebokskloof The Rhebok 2018 is an unusual and very interesting blend by Cellarmaster Rolanie Lotz, of Mourvedre, Durif and Shiraz...
A wine you want to drink every day, Welbedacht Skoolblok Steen 2021. Made by Tiaan Burger. Grapes from a single block of Old Vine Chenin...
Opening the Advent Calendar Day 2, I find a bottle of the superb Nederburg Double Barrel Reserve of the 2020 vintage...
Nitida Sauvignon Blanc 2021, a fine expression of the grape for which Durbanville is so well known...
Landskroon Blanc de Noir 2021, a fine expression of the grape in an off dry white wine...
Oldenburg Vineyards Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Oldenburg Vineyards is in the cooler part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, The Banghoek Valley. Surrounded by mountain reaching up to the sky, there is an enchanting little hillock known as Rondekop. Made up of ferricrete soils, vines grown here have roots set deep down which extract much
Spier De-Alcoholised Chenin Blanc 2020 Spier Wine Farm is a superb tourist destination in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. So much to do, things to see, Segway trips, wine tastings and sales, Eagle Encounter, fabulous food, from the Vadas Smokehouse and The Spier Café. And then you could spend a night in the Spier Hotel… Anton
This time of the year one is always looking for the Christmas Stocking Stuffer for a loved one. Here is my choice for some stars...
Grapes from 4 different wine appellations, the Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2021 has a dollop of oak matured Semillon in it...
A noble wine from a noble grape, the De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2020, but one of the noble grape varieties grown in he Estate...
Kobus Gerber and Wilhelm Coetzee launch two blended wines under the Cape Portraits Label, Two utterly delicious and different wines...
The first white wine released by Frans Malan from Simonsig Wine Estate was a Chenin Blanc in 1968. His sons assume the mantle of Frans...
Arco Laarman and his Beagles Arco Laarman is one of those really talented wine makers who fly under the radar, and few will know of him. Having started as an apprentice winemaker at Kaapzicht Wine Estate in Stellenbosch under the tutelage of Danie Steytler, he moved on to Glen Carlou originally as Assistant to David
Journey’s End Vineyard Series V2 Merlot 2016 Journey’s End Vineyards is situated at the most Eastern end of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation on the slopes of the famous Schapenberg Hills above Sir Lowry’s Pass Village in the Helderberg Basin. The farm is within sight of False Bay, from when cometh cooling breezes which ameliorate Summer
Groot Constantia Rood 2019, a fine blend by Boela Gerber of 6 different red wine grapes..
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
KWV, a century old Wine & Spirits Producer, announced as Best Achiever at the 2021 Veritas Wine Awards...
Named for Annemie Canitz, who with her father owned Muratie for most of the 20th Century, the Muratie Alberta Annemarie Merlot 2017, a gem
If you are looking for a brilliant fruit Merlot, The Fishwives Club, to land. Available in Bottle and a great version in a can...
Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2021 When you make a wine and use a noble grape, like Cabernet Franc to make it, it must be something good. Cabernet Franc is an old grape from Bordeaux and is the father of Cabernet Sauvignon. Morné Vrey and his team in the cellar made the wine in the
De Wetshof Lilya Dry Rosé 2021, a charming Cabernet Franc Rosé, named for the youngest member of the De Wet Family - Lilya...
Merlot is gaining popularity as producers like Oldenburg and Delaire Graff on the cooler side of Stellenbosch take the grape seriously...
De Wetshof Riesling 2017, a fine example of this noble grape by Peter de Wet. One of the great wine grapes...
The coral pink and utterly delicious Spier Signature Chardonnay | Pinot Noir 2018 is the perfect match for a tranche of fresh salmon...
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
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
Groot Constantia Merlot 2018, from a fine estate with a much awarded Winemaker in Boela Gerber, and Vineyardist Floricious Beukes...
Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2018, a premium product from a premier Estate with a four generation history in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation..
Chateau Libertas 2019 Chateau Libertas is the only South African wine to have “Chateau” as part of its name. In 1935, the country signed an agreement with the French that prevented the use of the term by any local producer from then on. Why the exception for Chateau Libertas? It was established in 1932, before
De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2021, is born in the Witzenberg where snow covers the vineyards in Winter...
Groote Post Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2021, from the eponymous Estate in the Darling Wine Appellation, smacks of a swim in the cold Atlantic Ocean....
Cloof Cans from the eponymous Wine Estate in Darling are serious International Gold Awards and 3 start Platter's Awards...
Bonnievale Wines 2021 Sauvignon Blancs he River Collection and the NEAT add more Medals to Its Creaking Awards Cupboard...
La Motte Vin de Joie 2021 brings joie de Vivre to your Summer meals...
A Parade of Pinotages, not only in celebration of Pinotage Day, but for any day of the week. South Africa's own red wine Grape...
To celebrate Pinotage Day on October 9th, this is the dessert for you, served with FAT bastard Pinotage...
Bollinger Special Cuvée Limited Edition is available nationally at select fine wine merchants for approximately R1100.
Landskroon Merlot 2019, a sublime expression of this delicious wine, so popular as a glass wine in Restaurants and Wine Bars...
Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon 2021, a classic. Displaying all the utterly delicious green notes of a fine Sauvignon...
De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2021, unoaked and a jewel in the De Wetshof Crown...
De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2020, a perfect cool climate Pinotage from the Estate's own vineyards...
The Vegetarian Option by Jan Braai is an excellent read for Braai Day, delicious recipes, even for meat eaters...
Delheim Grand Reserve 2017, 40th vintage with the release of this true icon of Stellenbosch...
Douglas Green Vineyard Friends is a new range of wines from this iconic Wine Company. Named for 4 animals found in and around vineyards...
Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2020, new vintage release of a gem of a wine...
Tomorrow is International Grenache Day - Muratie Mr May Grenache Noir 2019 is the perfect wine for a celebration of the variety...
Welgegund Heritage Wines Grenache Noir 2019, a perfect one with which to celebrate International Grenache Day on Friday 17th September...
Roodeberg Classic Red Blend 2020, one of the old legendary wines of the Cape paired by Ilse van der Merwe, a modern food legend in the Cape...
Simonsig Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc 2021, a joy of a wine from the Estate, first bottled in 1978 and getting better and better each year...
Oldenburg Vineyard Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a perfect expression by Nic van Aarde of the grape, from the cooler part of Stellenbosch...
The Brookdale Chenn Blancs by Kiara Scott, get an accolade from Tim Atkin in his 2021 South Africa Wine Report...
Bonnievale Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 launched as the Winery takes the trophy for the best Cabernet Sauvignon on Young Wine Show...
Quinta do Sol Cape Vintage 2020, a Tinta Roriz Port Style Wine made by Alwyn and Beulah Liebenberg in the Hemel en Aarde Valley...
Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2018, a delicious accessible, rich and generous glass by Boela Gerber, grapes by the Estate's Vineyardist Floricius Beukes...
Sophie Germanier's Organic Wines, a red and a white, both blends were a revelation to me, so accessible, round and soft...
International Cabernet Sauvignon Day, on September 2nd. Time to celebrate this King of Grapes, a vineyard crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc...
Fine Bubbles from the Cape, what a way to celebrate Cap Classique Day, here is a lovely collection for you to land and enjoy...
De Wetshof Nature in Concert Pinot Noir 2018, a noble Burgundian grape. excels in the calcareous soils of the Robertson Wine Appellation...
Delaire Graff Shiraz 2019, Morné Vrey hits the jackpot with wine made in a difficult year, but the drought had broken...
De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2019 is a wine from the op die Berg Wine Appellation in the Witzenberg, near Ceres...
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...
Cou Cou Vino is made in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation from Sauvignon Blanc harvested off the upper slopes of the Simonsberg...
Landskroon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, packed with berry deliciousness, supported by the mix of ages of French Oak Barrels...
Spier Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Shiraz 2019, a blend by Johan Jordaan, the sum of which is greater than the parts...
A stunning mix of some Top Notch wines we have tasted recently. We really are fortunate to have some truly fine wines...
Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2020, comes in two forms, its well known still wine and also in a sparkling format, both so utterly delicious...
Krone Kaaimansgat Blanc de Blancs 2016, made with grapes from Villiersdorp is awarded a Double Gold by Gilbert and Gaillard
Groot Constantia Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2017, a jewel in the crown of this old established Wine Estate within 20 minutes of Cape Town City Centre...
Cap Classique celebrates 50th Anniversary since the first Champagne style wines were made by Frans Malan...
FAT bastard CHARDONNAY 2021, now available in a Slimline Bag in Box, and just as delicious. Large is lovely, such a delicious wine too...
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Syrah 2018, a perfect cool climate expression of this Southern French Grape by Nic van Aarde, Oldenburg Winemaker...
Ilse van der Merwe creates a total indulgence with her smoked chocolate brownies in a perfect pairing with Roodeberg...
Durbanville Hills Light Wines Chenin Blanc & Shiraz 2021, two new additions to the Winery's Range, low in alcohol & calories, great on flavour...
The British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa has to wines made especially for the tour by Boschendal Winery...
Gilbert & Gaillard International Wine Challenge awards Golds to Bonnievale Winery...
Van Loveren Rhino Run Wines are organically made and raise funds for Rhino Conservation...
Groote Post The Old Man’s Blend Red 2019, requested by Peter Pentz, the 'Old Man' of the Groote Post Estate in Darling...
Old Road Wine Co. Grand Mère Single Vineyard Sémillon 2017 Award at OMTWS, shines a light on Franschhoek Sémillon...
Landskroon Shiraz 2019, a fine expression of the grape from Paul de Villiers, Michiel du Toit & Dani Brown...
Two shining stars from Stellekaya, a family owned boutique winery in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2018, a fine sipping wine and brilliant with food...
Simonsig Pinotage 2018, a stunning lightly oaked expression of this truly South African Grape by Francois & Johan Malan...
Bonnievale Shiraz 2020, A fine red from the Riverside Collecion. by Eddie Mathambo, a wine to celebrate International Shiraz Day...
Bucatini Amatriciana by Alida Ryder is the perfect dish for the Oldenburg Vineyards Series Merlot 2018 for a midweek supper...
FAT bastard Shiraz 2019, a gem of a Shiraz from Robertson, just perfect for a lovely spiced dish like this gnocchi with the kick of Chorizo...
Durbanville Hills Shiraz 2019, a fine cold climate red by Wilhelm Coetzee Red Wine Specialist at the Winery...
A gem of the Durbanville Wine Appellation Sauvignon Blanc Collection, the De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc, Charles Hopkins's fabulous expression of the grape...
Groot Constantia Shiraz 2017, a Jewel the Crown of the Groot Constantia wine offering...
De Wetshof Estate Naissance Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a jewel in the De Wetshof crown, filled with all the wonderful Cabernet attributes. Excellent sipping wine, great with food..
Leopard’s Leap Pardus 2018, an ultra premium red blend by Hein Koegelenberg of Leopard's Leap Family Wines...
Bonnievale Winery is producing some really exciting wines. Here are my views on their Cinsault Rosé, Chenin Blanc and a Chardonnay...
Mr Borio, Italian specialist in cement and tank building, honoured by Simonsig Wine Estate in Stellenbosch with Mr Borio's Shiraz 2017...
Landskroon Cape Vintage 2019, a fine fortified Port style wine, made from Portuguese Port varieties, Tinta Barocca dominating...
Cathedral Cellar Wines from KWV create a new experience with their augmented reality labels...
De Grendel Merlot 2019, a fine Merlot from Durbanville, Top Scorer in the Winemag Prescient Merlot Report 2019...
Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2020, a perfect expression of the grape and its terroir by Kobus Gerber, White Wine Specialist at the winery...
Alvi’s Drift 221 Chenin Blanc 2019 is a great expression of Breede River Chenin Blanc from the third generation owned Estate...
Bellevue Estate Eselgraf Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2020, is a fine example of the grape by a premium Stellenosch Wine Estate...
Kastanjeberg Chenin Blanc 2020, grapes from a single vineyard, turned into a fine oaked Chenin Blanc...
The Very Sexy Shiraz from Cloof Wine Estate in Darling is the perfect Father's Day gift, rich, generous with soft tannins and great spicy fruit...
The partnership of Martin Smith & Martin Smith at Paserene Winery is making some seriously sublime wines...