Wine

Not only do we celebrate International Pinot Noir Day today,  but we also raise a glass to wine sales resuming. The Elgin Ridge Wines CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019 is the perfect toast to what…

The FAT bastard Chardonnay 2019 is a bright bottle of happiness in a year that otherwise started pretty dark. Introduction It’s no secret that I have written thousands of words about Chardonnay. Constantly trying…

When a wine heavyweight like Robertson Winery decides to pack their wines into cans, it’s not just a passing craze. On the contrary – they are responding to the world’s growing need for convenience.…

An independent initiative spearheaded by Alex Dale of Radford Dale, The Restaurant Rescue Project (#RestaurantRescueProject) was brought to life to preserve and save the restaurant industry of Cape Town, which has been crippled by…

With a particular love for Chardonnay, I’m always seeking to taste different interpretations of this grape. Unsurprisingly, I left behind a little of my heart in an empty bottle of Elgin Vintners‘ 2019 Chardonnay.…

Because winter is the perfect time for warming, spicy dishes, it’s also a great time to enjoy a bold, deeply fruity Chenin Blanc. Nederburg‘s The Anchorman Chenin Blanc 2018 is the perfect way to…

Holden Manz Wine Estate is delighted to announce that its Proprietors’ Red Blend 2015 has been awarded Top 100 and Double Platinum in the 2020 National Wine Challenge. “2015 was an exceptional vintage and…

Some food and wine pairings are classic, timeless couples. Like this rich and warming beef bourguignon and Middelvlei Wine‘s Rooster Merlot 2019. Introduction Brothers Ben and Tinnie Momberg apply the knowledge passed down to…

For the first time in more than four months, I allowed myself to break out of these four walls for a boerebraai at Middelvlei Wines. The experience was simply magical. Introduction Tim and I…

Ah, the humble baked pudding. Filled with guavas and coconut, turn this simple warm dessert into a fine dining experience with the addition of a bottle of Middelvlei Wine‘s Rooster Rosé 2019. Introduction Brothers…