Leopard’s Leap Pardus 2018, an ultra premium red blend by Hein Koegelenberg of Leopard's Leap Family Wines...
Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Series Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a fine example of a cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Banghoek Valley...
Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Series Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a perfect companion to a richly flavoured Tomato Bredie...
A Bull called Roxton walked into a wine shop, and got 94 points...
2 Sauvignons from La Motte in Franschhoek, Sauvignon Blanc celebrating International Sauvignon Blanc Day and its child Cabernet Sauvignon...
The Kruger Family Reserve Wines, homage to his family by Reino Kruger. The first Krugers arrived in South Africa in the early 1700s...
Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a gem of a wine from a gem of a wine estate in the Constantia Wine Appellation...
Le Riche Richesse 2018, from a family of Cabernet Sauvignon Specialists, a fabulous blend including Cinsaut...
Meerlust Red 2019, a rare wine indeed, a true collectors item, to be launched today, March 1st...
Robertson Winery forges ahead in the time of COVID19 and picks up gold and double gold awards during 2020...
Groot Constantia Rosé 2020 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with little dollops of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc...
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a great expression of the grape. from the cooler side of Stellenbosch...
De Grendel Rosé 2020. half Pinotage, half Cabernet Sauvignon, prupose grown. Perfect Valentine's Day Wine...
Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, wines from Wellington, Robertson and Breedekloof, blended into a gem...
Refogado of Pork, a fine dish with apricots, so suited to this gem of a wine from Nederburg Wine Estate...
Landskroon Paul de Villiers Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a flagflyer for the Estate. 5 generations of Pauls have been Cellarmasters...
Delheim Grand Reserve 2017, a Jewel in the Crown of the Simonsberg, a legendary wine...
Aristea Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a real gem of a wine from Martin Krajewski and Matthew Krone...
Groot Constantia Rosé 2019, and chilled Plum and White Wine Soup, perfect partners for a hot summers day...
Vergelegen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, without doubt one of the truly great wines of the Cape...
Eikendal Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, from the slopes of the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a jewel in the Crown of the Estate. Grapes by Floricius Beukes, wine by Boela Gerber, a winner...
Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, from one of the oldest Wine Estates in the Cape, where Floricius Beukes & Boela Gerber make magic...
Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, truly one of my 'great' wines of this year...
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...
La Boucher Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a debut wine by Edward 'Kwagga Boucher. Dryland Stellenbosch Vineyards...
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
De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a gem of a wine for everyday drinking and great with food, especially meat off the braai...
Roxton Black joins the flagship series of Brampton premium Wines, a fine Jersey Bull brought to Stellenbosch to improve a Jersey Herd...
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...
Vergelegen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, a jewel in the Stellenbosch Crown from one of the Appellations oldest and grandest Wine Estates...
Durbanville Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Bonnievale Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a fine example of this Bordeaux grape. Look for its sister wine, a Chardonnay...
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...
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, recently released new vintage by Bertho Eksteen, classical Helderberg expression of this noble grape...
De Grendel Rosé 2019, a half each blend of Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon creating an ideal Valentine's Day wine...
The Inaugural Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective Harvest Celebration takes place at Rust en Vrede on March 21st, book now...
Landskroon Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 one of the sublime reds made on the Estate on the south west facing slopes of Paarl Mountain...
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, part of a range os serious red wines produced on the Estate by 5th Winemaker Bertho van der Westhuizen...
Alto MPHS 2012, a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc by Bertho van der Westhuizen, matured in French & American oak barrels...
Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a child of the drought, packed with classical Cabernet Sauvignon aromas and flavours...
As Chardonnay specialists, De Wetshof Estate produce some truly fine reds as the Naissance Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 shows, classical in style...
Why have a Women's Day, when you can have a Women's Month and continue to celebrate the ladies on our lives for the other 11. Asara will help you out...
5 minutes with Werner Schrenk General Manage and Winemaker of Peter Falke Wines, reveals another side of his life, his cooking, his reading...
One of two superb wines from Kontras, made by Johannes Kopp from Weingut Kopp and Chris Swanepoel, marketing manager for a Stuttgart Wine Company...
Oldenburg Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, from the cooler part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, Banghoek Valley, home of sublime wines...
A fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon from Craig Barnard on the Cavalli Estate, the Cavalli Colt 2016 is a stunner of a wine...
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet & part of a range of Vineyard Selection WInes...
One of a range of superbly drinkable wines by Luke O'Cuinneagain, the Glenelly The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016...
From Groenvlei Farm on the foothills of the Helderberg, Werner Schrenk offers his sublime Peter Falke Signature Exclusive Blend 2014...
From Groenvlei Farm in the foothills of the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation comes the delicious summer Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2018...
Cinsaut makes a comeback as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon in the False Bay VIneyards Revenant Red 2017...
A superb example of a fine Cabernet Sauvignon, from Stellenbosch, the home of Cabernet, Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2015...
A Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, a wine of substance, the De Wetshof Thibault 2010...
A supreme example of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, the Bloemcool Hou Moed Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 from the Fairview Cellars in Paarl.
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.
A respected award-winning winemaker, Neil Ellis reaps in a Gold & a Double Golo for his Stellenbsch & Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignons
Excelsior Evanthius Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 and Excelsior San Louis Shiraz 2012, two fine wines from this Robertson Wine Valley Estate, named for two of their stud horses.
Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon & Chenin Blanc wines get Double golds at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards...
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
Two gems from a gem of an Estate, Plaisir de Merle, made by a gem of a Winemaker, Niel Bester
Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, is a fine expression of a Helderberg Cabernet and a fingerprint of the vintage
La Bri Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is a fine example of a small production of wine from beautifully cared for vines.
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.
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.
From my home town of Durbanville two sublime wines from Groot Phesantekraal. On International Sauvignon Blanc Day here are great expressions of the celebrated Sauvignon Blanc and also of Cabernet Sauvignon...
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!
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.
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
During these lazy, hazy, what-day-is-it, days between Christmas and New Year when lunch time comes around all too quickly and all you are looking for is a glass of meaningful pink to refresh you and go with a delicious little cold lunch time snack, Peter Falke Blanc de Noir 2017 is just the answer.
Advent Calendar #20 Nederburg Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, a flag bearer wine made from two dryland vineyards in Paarl....
Advent Calendar #13 wine, Aristea Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, made by 11th generation winemaker Matthew Krone. Exceptional expression from the Golden Triangle, Stellenbosch.
Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 has a great heritage stretching back to 1942 when Douglas Green founded his eponymous company. Good every day drinking at an even handed price.
My Advent Calendar #4 red wine is from Linton Park, a fresh young sappy Cabernet with an undertow of mocha from the high toasted oak barrels...
Cabernet Specialists for 21 years, Etienne, Christo & Yvonne Le Riche producing utterly sublime Cabernets...
When you have a good quality Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you don't need much else to make a great supper from a mix of ingredients in your fridge. A bottle of Conradie Family Vineyards Cabernet helps!
A fine Rosé, the Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2017. Purpose grown grapes, creating a lovely zesty bright fruited wine. Just add Dianne Bibby's Aubergine dish - perfect match.
Peter Falke Wines is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. The PF Blanc de Noir, is an ideal wine with my Snoek Paté.
Welmoed Wines from Stellenbosch Vineyards have a new look and complete the range makeover for Stellenbosch Vineyards....
Groot Constantia Blanc de Noir 2017 with Zola Nene's Heritage Isitambu
Arco Laarman launches his new wines under his own name. The Cluster Series Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon step on to the platform as new born stars.
The majestic Flagstone Music Room Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is a great accompaniment to Nadia Graves's Grilled & Roast Pork.
Sublime Peter Falke Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 is a perfect partner for a delicious midweek Cheese and Tomato Pasta Bake by Alida Ryder.
Landskroon Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, grown on the slopes of Paarl Mountain. Made by Award Winning Cellarmaster Paul de Villers. Perfect match with Ian Paarman's Chicken with Port and Figs.
The Perdeberg The Dryland Collection Conqueror Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, a modern expression of the Variety. Serve it with Dianne Bibby's Red Wine Ragu with Rigatoni.
Boschendal 1682 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fabulous cool climate Cabernet from the 2015 Vintage. Perfect with Carey Boucher Erasmus's Italian Shepherd's Pie.
Durbanville Hills, cool climate Cabernet is a great match to Nina Timm's Stuffed Portobellos.
Wonderful selection of Sauvignons at The Vineyard Hotel on August 18th.
Asara The Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Asara Wine Estate and Hotel is situated on the rolling Polkadraai Hills west of Stellenbosch at in the heart of its Wine Appellation. These rolling hills provide many aspects and facings and soil types for the selection of wine grape varieties grown on the estate. The main supply
Cab is King! And so is Dad! Celebrate a DeWaal Fathers Day with one of their great Cabernets and a special gift for Dads
You are well warned before you reach Rooiberg Cellar While many are in the Robertson Valley enjoying the Wacky Wine Weekend, we are at home drinking some fine Robertson Wines. And two of them are very South African, the Chenin Blanc and the Pinotage. Chenin Blanc is the largest planted wine grape in the country,
Roast Pork with Leeks & Fennel – Ina Paarman I have known Ina Paarman for over 35 years. I first met her when she was a lecturer at the Cape Technical College. Her enthusiasm for teaching, to showing people the way in its most simple form and providing a whole range of food products which
Nina Timm's Lamb, Mushroom & Onion Stew Nina Timm’s website is not known as My Easy Cooking for no reason. Her recipes are certainly easy to cook, often approached with even handedly priced ingredients, always pitched at the family supper and always packed with flavour. Her Lamb & Mushroom Stew is no different,
Quinces photographed by Charlie Lee Potter Quinces, which have been grown at the Cape for over 350 years, are back in season again. They were planted and mentioned in his diary by Jan van Riebeek’ s gardeners in the Company Gardens in Cape Town shortly after the settlement at the Cape by the