When in doubt, always pull the bottle of Roodeberg from your wine rack. Timelessly classic and a sure-fire conversation starter, reserve a seat for Roodeberg at your festive table this summer. Introduction It’s no secret that I always have a handful of Roodeberg wines in my racks. It’s also no secret that I’m a classic…
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{wine} About cake and wine: Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc 2019
For my birthday this year, I chose the solitude and unspoilt beauty of tiny-town, McGregor. That, a birthday cake and an icy bottle of Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc 2019. Introduction Most of us had lock-down birthdays. I was just lucky to have one during level 1, when we were allowed to travel outside our newly…
{news} Delheim strikes Platter five-star hat trick
On the eve of its re-opening on 12 November, the iconic Delheim estate has seen three of its wines awarded five-star status in the 2021 edition of Platter’s South African Wine Guide, arguably the country’s most widely referenced wine authority. Platter’s South African Wine Guide Awards Enviable five-star ratings were awarded to the Grand Reserve…
{experience} Wine and canapé wanderlust at Perdeberg Wines
At the foot of the Paardeberg mountain lies a place that begs to be explored through taste and smell. With an impressive collection of superb wines, Perdeberg Wines should be the next stop on your adventure. Introduction There’s few activities in this life I enjoy as much as I do a leisurely wine tasting. Even…
{news} Diemersfontein adds family-friendly deli to its fine wine experience
A new family and pet-friendly dining experience has opened at Diemersfontein, the celebrated wine and country estate in Wellington just 40kms from Cape Town’s northern suburbs. Called PROE, the deli-style offering provides visitors with the broadest choice of top-quality charcuterie, goat and cow’s milk cheeses, fresh bread, preserves and more to be enjoyed in a…
{wine} A story of sea and Sauvignon Blanc: Groote Post’s Seasalter 2020
In a year that has thrown the world a massive curveball, one has to hold on to little moments that feels like sunshine. For me, one of these moments was the much anticipated release of Groote Post‘s Seasalter 2020. Introduction The Seasalter has held a very special part of my heart since its maiden release…
{news} De Krans Wines: Your summer destination for fruit picking, wine tasting and leisurely deli lunches
What better way to relax and celebrate the arrival of summer than visiting the countryside and getting closer to nature? When planning your trip, be it an extended SA road trip, a mini getaway or simply getting the kids out of the house, look no further than De Krans Wines in Calitzdorp – the top…
{wine} Stellenbosch Hills celebrates 75 years with four wondrous whites
I love any reason to celebrate; in fact, I try to do it every day! Something worth shouting hip-hip-hooray about, is the release of four new wondrous whites by Stellenbosch Hills to recognise 75 years of hard work, excellence and quality. Introduction I do a little internal happy dance every time I get to experience…
{news} Stellenbosch Hills unlocks top-tier wines for festive season tastings
Stellenbosch Hills cranks up the festive season this year, giving visitors to the winery a never-before experience to taste its flagship wines by the glass. And because it’s the time for giving, there are a few extra special surprises thrown into the mix. From November until the end of February, wine-lovers who sign up for…
{wine} Roodeberg Classic Rosé 2020 calls for summer nostalgia
A bottle of Roodeberg wine is so much more than just something to sip. The Roodeberg Classic Rosé 2020 is an invitation to linger longer around the table, to create memories and to reminisce about those long gone. Introduction Roodeberg, the cherished South African classic for over 70 years, has released the 2020 vintage of…
{wine} Ben Wren Wine Co spritzes up summer with new range of sippers
We all know my favourite man-with-a-can is Ben Wren Wine Co. This year, Ben is finishing 2020 strong with a range of canned Rosé spritzers, just in time for summer sundowners! Introduction My wine journey with Ben Wren Wine Co started about a year and a half ago, when Ben brought me a box of…
{news} New wines from Louisvale Wines
Louisvale wines, located in the Devon Valley area in the Stellenbosch wine district, has just released three new wines: Louisvale Merlot 2018, Louisvale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, and the Louisvale Sauvignon Blanc 2020. The Merlot perfectly complements pork dishes and cheese platters; the medium bodied Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with roast beef and lamb; and the…