Simonsig Pinotage 2018, a stunning lightly oaked expression of this truly South African Grape by Francois & Johan Malan...
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Simonsig Satin Nectar Demi Sec Rosé 2019, off dry, this style of wine is becoming more and more popular. Great on its own or with food...
The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2019, a pet project of Johan Malan of Simonsig Wine Estate...
The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2017 from Simonsig Wine Estate, is 50/50 blend of oak fermented Roussane and Marsanne...
Stellenbosch's Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, a premium Blanc de Blanc MCC made from Chardonnay, grown, harvested & made on the Simonsig Wine Estate...
Simonsig quality highlighted in the number of their wines chosen by Tim Atkin in his South African Wine Report 2020...
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...
Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017, a fine wooded Chenin from one of Stellenbosch's Premier Wine Estates, perfect for Chenin Day on Saturday...
Simonsig The Garland 2015, a perfect expression of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard on the slopes of the Simonsberg...
Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2019, such a gem from the Estate. Aromatic, off dry, delicate, perfect food wine which has its origins in Northern Italy...
Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, perfectly placed in Winemag's Prescient Cap Classique Report 2020. A Chardonnay only MCC, ready for drinking now...
The Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Nectars are a new style of Méthode Cap Classique - Demi-Sec and Simonsig leading the way...
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé first appeared in 2004 when Johan Malan blended Pinotage with the Pinots Noir & Meuniére, 2018 is the current vintage...
Simonsig Wine Estate, a winelands icon, known for its pioneering in the Wine Industry, offers much to the wine loving tourist...
Tasting the Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2016 with the ZA Confidential team of tasters, and talking about visiting the Cape Winelands...
Johan Malan's Simonsig The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2017 has a sister wine called Die Kluisenaar, a pair of blended white wines...
Simonsig Wine Estate - home of some of the most pioneering wines in the South African Wine Firmament, Kaaps Vonkel amongst them...
Simonsig Woolworths Rosé 2019 is a collaboration between Simonsig Wine Estate and Woolworths Wine Guru, Alan Mullins...
Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, a Blanc de Blanc made from the finest Chardonnay grapes from the Simonsig Vineyards, a treat for any time...
Named for Alessandro Borio, Simonsig Mr Borio’s Shiraz 2016 pays homage to the man who built their early cement fermenting tanks...
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar 2017, continues the Kaapse Vonkel innovation going on Simonsig with Francois & Johan Malan...
Simonsig Wine Estate first produced Cabernet in 1976, 1977 it won the General Smuts Trophy for SA Champion Wine, current vintage is the Simonsig The Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016...
One of the top sellers on the shelves in Woolworths is the Woolworths Chenin Blanc Pinotage Reserve Collection 2017, made by Johan Malan of Simonsig and his team...
The first classic Champagne style wine made in South Africa, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2016, pioneered by Frans Malan in 1971...
The Simonsig GSM 2017 is a fairly new innovation by Francois & Johan Malan, pioneers like their father, Frans.
Simonsig, pioneers in Methode Cap Classique, take the top prize at the Amorim MCC Awards
40 years ago, Simonsig Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, bottled its first Sauvignon Blanc, the Simonsig Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is its successor.
Simonsig, pioneers of Méthode Cap Classique, produce the third iteration of their Kaapse Vonkel, the Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Demi-Sec 2015
Another cracker of a wine by Johan Malan and his team. Beautiful soft round fruited red blend. Perfect with Dianne Bibby's Stuffed Cabbage with Freekah Meatballs.
Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2010 A single-vineyard Syrah from the Cape‘s 2010 vintage made on Simonsig Estate won one of the few Gold medals awarded at this year’s Syrah du Monde competition in France. The Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2010 was among only 35 Gold medal winners out of 372 wines entered by 26 countries at this
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Demi Sec 2015 Simonsig Wine Estate founder, Frans Malan was a passionate pioneer in the Cape wine world in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Early estate bottlings of Chenin Blanc and Pinotage point to greater things to come. In the early 1970s Frans started experimented with wines made in the Champagne style
Braised Oxtail with Pears & Garlic – Nina Timm Nina says: “Braised oxtail is one of those quintessential winter recipes that you have to make at least once every winter. Braised oxtail, like Waterblommetjie Stew or Curry Beans or Bean Soup with Marrow Bones, is most definitely part of my food heritage. Growing up in
Nina Timm's Pork & Noodle Stir Fry Nina Timm's emails always arrive with such wonderful food ideas. Her website, myeasycooking.com, is just that. Simple. Easy. With an eye on the budget. And always delicious. Here's a great dish to go with Shiraz. serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 800 g diced pork – I
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2011 Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel was the first sparkling wine made in the Cape using the classical method used in Champagne of a second fermentation in the bottle. Frans Malan, the uber pioneer and man ahead of his time, made his early bubblies with Chenin Blanc. Now his son Johan,