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
Grapes from 4 different wine appellations, the Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2021 has a dollop of oak matured Semillon in it...
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...
Cou Cou Vino is made in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation from Sauvignon Blanc harvested off the upper slopes of the Simonsberg...
Spier Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Shiraz 2019, a blend by Johan Jordaan, the sum of which is greater than the parts...
Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2018, a fine blend from the top of the Helshoogte Pass. Made by Morné Vrey and his award winning team...
Named for the 21 white washed Gables on the Werff at Spier, Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2019 is a delicious oaked Chenin...
Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Series Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a fine example of a cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Banghoek Valley...
The Podcast #2, here is a recent selection of podcasts of mine which will amuse and educate....
Oldenburg Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2020, Nic van Aarde's superb expression of a delicately oaked Chenin Blanc....
Journey’s End, three stunners which are much awarded, utterly delicious wines from the Eastern part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2019, a legend in its lifetime. A fine oaked Chenin Blanc, so food oriented...
Fort Simon Wines from the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, serious, variety specific, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz of the 2016 Vintage...
Middelvlei Momberg Pinotage 2018, a celebration of Pinotage and a celebration of the Momberg Family, owners of Middelvlei for over 100 years...
Spier Creative Block 3 2017, a gem of a Rhone style blend by Johan Jordaan, from Darling and Stellenbosch Grapes...
Roasted Pork Open Sandwiches are so good with Spier Seaward Chardonnay...
Delheim Spatzendreck 2019, an iconic South African Wine, a 60 year legend and former winner of the worst wine label in the world...
Oldenburg Vineyards Merlot 2017, a gem of a wine from a cool part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, The Banghoek Valley...
Fish Tikka Masala Tacos, a little twist of a dish, Mexico and Glasgow [that's where Tikka Masal was invented],and India...
Spier Signature Series MCC Brut 2017, an excellent all time wine. Great for celebration, and also for everyday enjoyment....
Delheim Grand Reserve 2017, a Jewel in the Crown of the Simonsberg, a legendary wine...
Warwick Professor Black Pitch Black 2017 a recent release from one of the jewels in the Stellenbosch Crown, Warwick Wine Estate...
Vergelegen Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018, a jewel from the Western edge of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Stark-Condé Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a sublime wine from the Jonkershoek Valley, the heart of Stellenbosch...
Lievland Bushvine Pinotage 2018, a fine example of good Pinotage bush vine grapes from the Paarl Wine Appellation...
Simonsig Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc 2020, a fine expression of a Stellenbosch Sauvignon, Cellarmaster Johan Malan 2020 Diners Club Winemaker of the year...
Joostenberg Bakermat 2017, a delicious red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Great food wine, will grace any dinner table...
Four Mouthwatering Ways to Celebrate The Festive Season at Spier, Traditional Roast Lunch, Picnic, Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery and a Market...
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2017, a gem of an expression of Pinotage, the truly South African grape by Beyers & Anri Truter...
Well deserved wine tourism awards for Delaire Graff Wine Estates. A perfect tourist destination in every possible way...
New vibrant vintages from Tokara Estate show the care that has gone into the vineyards and winery over 20 vintages for Ferreira owners...
Kayla-Ann Osborn brings her not inconsiderable talents to the kitchen at Delaire Graff Restaurant on the eponymous estate...
Vriesenhof Kallista 2017, a Bordeaux style blend from Nicky Claasens and Jan 'Boland' Coetzee, ready for now drinking and able to age well...
Simonsig quality highlighted in the number of their wines chosen by Tim Atkin in his South African Wine Report 2020...
Tim Atkin in his 2020 South Africa Special Report praises Spier Wines made by Frans Smit and his wine making team...
Muratie Ronnie Melck Shiraz 2016, named for Ronnie, a giant in the wine industry, who brought Muratie back into the Melck Family...
Ntombekaya Dishi works as Office Manager at Oldenburg Vineyards, one of the important behind the scenes stars...
Guardian Peak Merlot 2019, a fine expression of the Merlot Grape, and easy drinking soft tannined, oak matured red...
Hazendal Pinot Noir 2017, a sublime wine from the southern tip of Africa, paired with Dianne Bibby's Lamb Tagine from the northern coast of the continent...
Peter Falke Signature Series Exclusive Blend 2015. a jewel from Werner Schrenk from grapes grown on Groenvlei Farm on the slopes of the Helderberg...
Deux Frères Fraternité 2013, a blend of Shiraz 70% and Mourvèdre 30%, delicious flavours of sour cherries, plums and mulberries...
Three Guardian Peak reds, delicious and accessible wines. Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Shiraz 2019, SMG 2016. Enter the competition to wine #winewineforayear...
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, prepared for bottling by Nic van Aarde, Top Ten in Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2020...
Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2019, don't let others dissuade you, this is a wine for all seasons, made from Cabernet Sauvignon by Werner Schrenk...
Stellenbosch Hills Pinotage 2017, the first red bottled years ago by the wine is released with other 2017 vintages to celebrate the Winery's 75 birthday...
Spier Father’s Day Box make hurry to land one in time from this legendary Stellenbosch Wine Farm...
Delheim Forage celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, by sending the mushrooms to you at home...
Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon, a jewel in the Crown of the 21 Gables Range, made by Spier Wine Maker, Johan Jordaan...
Oldenburg Vineyard Series Syrah 2016, a fine example of a cooler Stellenbosch Wine Appellation region, Banghoek...
Peter Falke Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a fine expression of the grape by Werner Schrenk on Groenvlei Farm in the Helderberg...
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Chardonnay 2019, a first vintage for Nic van Aarde from the cooler climes of the Banghoek Valley...
Alto Shiraz 2016 by Bertho van der Westhuizen, fifth winemaker in over a century of wine making on this fine Stellenbosch Estate...
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...
The Signature Series, Peter Falke Alani Syrah 2017, recently released. I tasted this wine on the Estate recntly totally sublime, good Shiraz expression...
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Chenin Blanc 2019, a perfect expression of South Africa's most planted wine grape, gently oaked by Nic van Aarde...
Delaire Graff The Banghoek 2016 is a Prince of Wines, a superb Bordeaux style blend led by Cabernet Franc...
Spier supports the launch of Merecia Smith's wine analysis laboratory, where the Spier Wines will be analysed during various stages of their cellar lives…
Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, perfectly placed in Winemag's Prescient Cap Classique Report 2020. A Chardonnay only MCC, ready for drinking now...
Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2018, such a lovely expression of this grape which has its home in Chateauneuf-du-Pape in Southern France...
Easter adventure at Spier, so much of a choice of venues. great wine, great food and comfortable beds...
The Delaire Graff White Reserve 2017, is a classical White Bordeaux style Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon Blend, Morné Vrey has produced a stunner...
The Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Nectars are a new style of Méthode Cap Classique - Demi-Sec and Simonsig leading the way...
A recent tasting of Alto M.P.H.S. simply reaffirmed for me that Bertho van der Westhuizen is doing a great job on this well known Stellenbosch Winery...
Overgaauw Merlot 2017, this historic Stellenbosch Estate was the first, in the early 1980s, to bottle an Estate Merlot...
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, recently released new vintage by Bertho Eksteen, classical Helderberg expression of this noble grape...
The delicious Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2019, such a perfect wine for Summer and especially for Valentine's Day...
Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc 2018, a perfect wine for your Valentine's Day Dinner, a fine oak matured Stellenbosch Chenin...
Simonsig Chenin Blanc Pinotage 2019, a wine especially made for Woolworths, a great contribution to elegant Summer food...
The Inaugural Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective Harvest Celebration takes place at Rust en Vrede on March 21st, book now...
Carina Gous, one of the shining stars of the Wine Industry is appointed by Kleine Zalze as Executive Manager: Marketing and Sales...
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, one of a range of fine reds from this well known 101 year old Estate on the slopes of the Helderberg...
The Alto Shiraz 2016, a fine red from the Estate high up on the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Appellation and benefiting from its maritime climate...
From the PF range, Peter Falke PF Pinot Noir 2017, which has its home on Groenvlei Farm in the Helderberg, is one for which to look out...
Simonsig Wine Estate, a winelands icon, known for its pioneering in the Wine Industry, offers much to the wine loving tourist...
Waterkloof Circumstance Cape Coral 2019 Mourvèdre Rosé, a 'natural' wine made by Waterkloof Winemaker Nadia Barnard-Langenegger...
Tasting the Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2016 with the ZA Confidential team of tasters, and talking about visiting the Cape Winelands...
Peter Falke Wines, on Groenvlei Farm, is well worth a visit, especially at sundown at this time of the year, great wines and great food...
The Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blancs 2019 are sublime, gorn in a cooler part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, do listen to the ZA Confidential Podcast...
Hazendal Chenin Blanc 2017, one of the sublime whites from the eponymous wine estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Exciting series of Spier Fun Festive Workshops taking place now on the Estate, fun for adults and children too in the many Spier venues...
De Trafford Chenin Blanc 2018, a gem of a wine by David Trafford on his wine Estate up against the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Appellation...
Delheim Grand Reserve 2015, a jewel in the Delheim Crown, a sublime blend of three Bordeaux grapes, beautifully oaked...
The Delaire Graff Empress Rosé 2019, made from Coastal Region Cabernet Franc grapes by the Estate's award winning winemaker, Morné Vrey, exclusively for Woolworths...
Neethlingshof Gewurztraminer 2019, one of a range of fine wines made by De Wet Viljoen one the Estate in the Bottelary Hills...
Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a great wine from a great vintage has name of an owner of Muratie in the 18th Century...
Blaauwklippen Vineyards in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, first panted Zinfandel Vines in 1977, now the home of Zin in South Africa...
Alto Rouge 2017, a classic from Bertho van der Westhuizen,Alto"s Winemaker, 5th winemaker in 100 years of Alto's existence...
Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2018 is the newest edition of the style of wine, MCC, which was pioneered by Frans Malan in the 1970s...
The grapes for the Oldenburg Rondekop Series Stone Axe Syrah 2017, grow on Rondekop in ferricrete soils...
Middelvlei Unoaked Chardonnay 2019, the only white produced on the Middelvlei Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, part of a range os serious red wines produced on the Estate by 5th Winemaker Bertho van der Westhuizen...
A visit to The Delaire Graff Wine Estate is a blast for the senses, views, flowers, art, wine, food, diamonds, super luxury accommodation...
Alto Winery, 100 years old, 5 winemakers, producing fine red wines from trellised vineyards on the slopes of the Helderberg...
Simonsig Woolworths Rosé 2019 is a collaboration between Simonsig Wine Estate and Woolworths Wine Guru, Alan Mullins...
Jan Boland Coetzee and Nicky Claassens show us the latest vintages of wines from the foremost Stellenbosch Wine Estate, Vriesenhof...
I made a Berry & Apple Sauce from larder ingredients, it was so good with a Pork Belly we had with a bottle of Alto Shiraz from the Helderberg...
The perfect wine for a Pinotage Celebration in October, from The Momberg Family, Middelvlei Free-Run Pinotage 2018. 100 years of family winemaking...
Peter Falke Wines on Groenvlei Farm on the slopes of the Helderberg is your perfect destination on a spring day...
Spier Spring Wine Tastings will wake you up after your Winter hibernation, excellent food and wine offerings...
A fine Stellenbosch expression, Alto Shiraz 2016, grapes grown on the slopes of the Helderberg...
Sense of Place, a new Flagship Range from Stellenbosch Hills, consists of two truly sublime wine, The Suikerboschrand 2015 & The Kastanjeberg 2015...
So many offerings for you to celebrate Heritage Day at Spier, September 24th, fun for adults and children...
New from Simonsig Wine Estate, a very en vogue, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar Rosé. A Demi Sec Wine, the style of which is becoming more and more popular...
Kevin Grobler, the Executive Chef of the award winning Delaire Graff Restaurant on the eponymous Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellations, tells me a couple of secrets...
My Asara #10 The Bell Tower 2013 is a fine blend of Bordeaux wine grape varieties, aged in a selection of 225 litre French oak barrels...
Interesting 5 munutes with Kallie Fernhout, Viticulturist at Delaire Graff Wine Estate, preparer, with his team, of the vineyards to provide fine grapes...
Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2015, a delicious blend of Shiraz, Grenache Noir & Mourvèdre, a sister wine to the Tin Mine white...
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar 2017, continues the Kaapse Vonkel innovation going on Simonsig with Francois & Johan Malan...
A fine Cognac from a family producer since 1270 and a stunning MCC from Stellenbosch in my Advent Calendar #17 2018...
Spier, the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Estate offer a bouquet of Festive Fun Events...
Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel adds more medals to its collection with the Asara The Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2015 leading the charge....
Simonsig Red Hill Pinotage 2015 is a fine example of a beautifully elevated Pinotage, South Africa's own grape, created in the late 1920s by Professor Abraham Perold.
Asara Vineyard Collection Shiraz 2015, such a special wine. This June it is available to partner the Slow Roast Springbok Shank with Colcannon Mash in the Sansibar Gin Bar & Bistro.
Jazz & Cheese Fondue at Delheim Get cosy at this popular feast of live jazz, wine and dip-licious cheese! The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondue series plays an exciting new tune in the Stellenbosch Winelands this year thanks to the announcement of a collaboration with the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) and Jazz in the
There is a formidable team of winemakers at Spier Wine Estate making some serious Spier Reds. Johan Jordaan is the winemaker in charge of the reds under Cellarmaster Frans Smit. Really a lovely place to visit with two restaurants, picnics and a variety of entertainments.
Top of the Hill Pinotage 2015 from South Africa's oldest Pinotage Vineyard, planted in 1950 by the father and uncle of the present owner Pieter de Waal. A truly fine food wine, good with many fully flavoured foods...
Oldenburg Vineyards two new maiden vintage wines released, The Oldenburg ‘Le Quatre Enfants’ Cabernet Franc 2007 and The Oldenburg Joshua Syrah 2007, available from the Estate....
For over 40 years, the Stellenbosch Wine Festival is now a part of South African Wine Culture...
Asara Vineyard Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is a great expression of the grape and fingerprint of the vintage. Perfect as an Aperitif and with Summer Salads.
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.
My Advent Calendar #23 red wine for Christmas is The Asara Bell Tower 2012. A fine red blend from Stellenbosch, perfect for your Christmas lunch.
Asara MCC Brut 2014 is a crisp, refreshing delicate bubbly. Excellent on its own and also as an aperitif. Perfect food wine....
Welmoed Wines from Stellenbosch Vineyards have a new look and complete the range makeover for Stellenbosch Vineyards....
Delheim's Legendary Spatz Sperling - Wine icon leaves indelible legacy spanning more than six decades on his Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation.
Bellevue Sauvignon Blanc 2017 - summer in a glass, from the Morkel Family on the Bottelary Road...
Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2015 & Alida Ryder's Low Carb Chicken Satay Salad. The sauce is robust, the chicken can happily take on this dish.
Simonsig Wine Estate offers a taste of their Vintage Wines on their August 12th Vintage Day
The Glenelly Class Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Madame May Eliane de Lencquesaing, creator of the new Glenelly has a passion for glass as much as she has a passion for wine. The former owner of Chateau Pichon Lalande is Bordeaux Royalty and certainly highly regarded in Stellenbosch. As is her team of Winemaker Luke
Heinrich Opperman_Senior Cellar Assistant Spier is home to a diverse bunch of passionate people, doing what they love, and committed to making a difference every day. Senior cellar assistant Heinrich Opperman, better known as Bones by his colleagues, joined Spier seven years ago as a farm worker. Now a senior cellar assistant, “the growth has
Celebrity Chef Bertus Basson sizzles with pork pleasures If a slow-cooked Sunday lunch makes you happy as a pig in mud, then join the next Pop Up Lunch of the Bottelary Hills Wine Route when celebrity chef Bertus Basson will pay homage to pork and all its palatable pleasures on 14 August. It will be