De Krans Wine Estate in Calitzdorp releases two perfect Summer whites…

De Krans Wine Estate in Calitzdorp, well known for its port style wines and dry wines made from Portuguese varieties, releases two perfect Summer whites...

October 17th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , Boet Nel, , , , , Free Run Chenin Blanc, Stroebel Nel, Wild Ferment Chardonnay|
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The Fledge & Co, a collection of truly sublime wines from Leon Coetzee & Margaux Nel Coetzee…

The Fledge & Co Jikken Bareru Elgin Riesling 2017 Andre Simon, a French Wine Merchant in Britain who died in 1970, was a prolific writer on wine and food and a founder of The International Wine and Food Society, was often asked what is his favourite wine. “The wine in my glass,” was the reply.

September 2nd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: , Jikken Barreru Wines, , , |
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‘Not all good South African wine will strip your wallet’, Boplaas Cape Portuguese White sells at under R60 a bottle…

Rozanne Nel from Boplaas extols the virtues of their even handedly priced wines, The Boplaas Cape Portuguese White Blend 2018 - only R59 bottle...

May 13th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Boplaas Wine, , Calitzdorp Wine, Cape Portuguese, Nel Family Wines, , |
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DE KRANS GOES PRETTY IN PINK DURING THE MONTH OF LOVE, & ADDS A NOTE OF COFFEE…

Some Valentine's day Pinks from De Krans, and a delicious Mocha flavoured sweet wine called Espresso...

January 29th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Boets Nel, , Calitzdorp Port, De Krans, De Krans Pink Port, De Krans Pinotage Rosé, Espresso, Louis van der Riet, , |
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De Krans Premium Moscato Wines – a refreshing alternative to bubbly…

De Krans Premium Moscato White and Red, delicious summery wines, so delicate with a slight fizz...

January 8th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Boets Nel, , De Krans, De Krans Premium Moscato, Louis vsn der Riet|
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