De Wetshof Estate Thibault 2012, perfect Winter partner to Nina Timm’s Venison Pie…

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

June 29th, 2022|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , De Wetshof Estate Thibault 2012, , Merlot, , , , |

THE FOUR RETIEF COUSINS OF VAN LOVEREN WINE ESTATE GUSSY UP THE LIVERY ON THEIR BOTTLES WITH A NEW EXCITING DESIGN…

Van Loveren Wine Estate in Robertson presents its new livery. Simple, elegant raising the image of the Estate's Quality Wines to a new level...

Lozärn Carménère Rosé 2019, perfect partner for Dianne Bibby’s Chinese Mandarin Chicken Tray Bake…

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

De Wetshof Estate Finesse Chardonnay 2019, so good with Ina Paarman’s Old Fashioned Chicken Pie…

De Wetshof Estate Finesse Chardonnay 2019 Finesse is an excellent choice of name for this wine from De Wetshof Wine Estate, a discreetly oaked Chardonnay. The vines from which the grapes are hand harvested range in age from 15 to 24 years and are on a six wire trellis system.  The soils, classic Robertson dirt

March 27th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chicken Pie, , De Wetshof Chardonnay, , , , Ina Paarman, Robertson, Robertson Chardonnay, |

Robertson Winery extends its popular range of Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wines…

Robertson Winery in the Valley of wine and roses adds a delicious non alcoholic dry sparkling wine to is range...

January 14th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Robertson Non Alcoholic Sparkling Wines, Robertson Non Alcoholic Sprakling White, , Robertson Wine Valley|
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De Wetshof Estate Naissance Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, perfect with Jane-Anne Hobbs’s Slow-Cooked Moroccan-Spiced Beef and Apricot Stew with Naartjie Couscous…

As Chardonnay specialists, De Wetshof Estate produce some truly fine reds as the Naissance Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 shows, classical in style...

August 12th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Chardonnay, De Wetshof Naissance Cabernet Sauvignon, , Jane Anne Hobbs, , |
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Escape to Robertson, The Valley of Wine, for a Wacky Wine Weekend in June…

The famed Robertson Valley Wacky Wine Weekend takes place from 7th to 9th June. Over 30 wineries and tourism destinations open their doors....

March 9th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , Robertson Wine Valley, |
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De Wetshof Thibault 2010, perfect partner to Jane Anne Hobbs’s Slow-roasted Stuffed Leg of Lamb with a Basil Walnut Sauce…

A Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, a wine of substance, the De Wetshof Thibault 2010...

November 7th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , , Danie de Wet, , Jane Anne Hobbs, , Merlot, , Robertson, , South African Red Blend, |

Lightly Sparkling – Robertson Winery’s New Vintage Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir Rosé, perfect for invigorating summer refreshment….

Always lovely wines from Robertson Winery in the valley of wines and horses. Two noble varieties, one from Bordeaux and one from Burgundy. Sublime Sunday Morning Sippers....

November 11th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Pinot Noir, , , , Sauvignon Blanc, |
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Mont Blois – Robertson Royalty

Mont Blois Manor House In the very first John Platter’s Book of South African Wine, published in 1980, Mont Blois White Muscadel is awarded four stars and John himself writes, “A superlative wine, a truly fine example of a dessert or after dinner wine, luscious rich but delicate.’ That wine was made by Ernst Bruwer

Robertson Wine Valley Hands on Harvest – 10th to 12 March 2017, Taste the Lifestyle

Pouring a fine Robertson red for you Experience the harvest in the heart of autumn with the 9th annual Hands on Harvest festival from 10-12 March 2017 in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley. De Wetshof Wine Estate This down-to-earth country celebration offers families a chance to experience the magic of harvest while enjoying country hospitality.

February 17th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: , , Robertson Wine Valley, |