It’s no secret that I’m a serious advocate and ambassador for great wine in a box. Some moments in life simply need less thinking and more enjoying. With their passionate wine-making philosophy of creating, enjoying and sharing, Zandvliet Wine Estate boxed up their My Best Friend Cape Blends, and I’ll assure you it will be…
Tag: Van Loveren
{news} Van Loveren’s Rhino Run expands conservation grant to include SANParks
Van Loveren Family Vineyards has sealed an agreement with SANParks that will see every sale of Rhino Run Organic Wine contribute to the conservation of South Africa’s natural heritage. SANParks is the organisation responsible for managing South Africa’s national parks and is now the second beneficiary to benefit from this range. Rhino Run was established…
{wine} Another feather in Rhino Run Wine’s green cap as they go organic
It’s no secret that I always try and have a few bottles of Rhino Run Wine in my racks. Not only are they gorgeous food-loving wines, but they’re also deeply involved in conservation. And it just got better, with Rhino Run Wine now also becoming organic. Introduction Van Loveren is probably one of my most favourite…
{non-alco} Bubbles for breakfast: Van Loveren’s Absolutely Zero sparkles
Do you know what is awesome about non alcoholic bubbles? Breakfast. You have have a flute with breakfast. And with Van Loveren‘s Absolute Zero duo, it will be quite a festive celebration long before your first cup of coffee. Introduction In The Little House, there are as many bottles of non alcoholic sparkling wines as…
{recipe} Pineapple upside down cake and Skyline Late Harvest
Skyline Late Harvest will be adding a bit of tropical sunshine to my summer this year. Served icy cold, as a spritzer or simply as a sundowner, Skyline is the golden lining around the cloud of 2020. Introduction Blessed with a palate that embraces most wine varietals, there is a place for every wine style…
{spirits} We all scream for ice cream: Four Cousins’ duo of Cream Liqueurs
With a brand new gorgeously elegant summer outfit, Four Cousins‘ duo of Cream Liqueurs are ready to join you on your December holiday adventures! Introduction I adore the versatility of cream liqueurs. On ice, in a naughty milkshake or poured over ice cream, it has a deliciously playful approach to life. My favourite time to…
{wine} Single is sometimes better: Four Cousins’ Single Varietal Collection
One thing I enjoy more than a great wine, is a great wine at a great price. Four Cousins‘ new single varietal range of wines is perfect for the palate and the pocket! Introduction Always and forever a fan of Robertson wines and the valley’s vast vineyard of wine labels, I’m all too familiar with…
{wine} Van Loveren’s Chardonnays: proud ambassadors of the Robertson Valley
The Robertson Wine Valley is not only the famous home of some of the finest Chardonnays, but one of the variety’s proudest ambassadors – Van Loveren Family Vineyards. Introduction When it comes to my little hedonistic heart, I hold many things very dear to it. Two things in particular (although they come as no surprise) is the…
{wine} Van Loveren’s Retief Reserve 2018: an ode to winter and wine-making
Finally, a bottle of red wine I can hibernate with all through the fierce Cape winter. Van Loveren‘s Retief Reserve 2018 is so much more than just a wine. It’s a reminder of heritage and history, and of a thousand reasons why Van Loveren is South Africa’s leading family-owned winery. Introduction Van Loveren lies very…
{news} Raise a glass of Van Loveren in toast of International Chardonnay Day
International Chardonnay Day 2020 puts all eyes on a heartland of quality South African chardonnay again this year when the noble cultivar is celebrated on May 21. The Robertson Wine Valley is not only the famous home of some of the finest Chardonnays, but one of the variety’s proudest ambassadors – Van Loveren Family Vineyards….
{news} Van Loveren’s Almost Zero range is the answer to Dry January
Almost Zero by Van Loveren Family Vineyards has taken South Africa by storm. The wine-like drink with almost no alcohol is made up of the popular Wonderful White, Ravishing Rosé and Radiant Red. What makes this trio stand out even more is that they are the perfect tipple to enjoy during what has become known…
{wine} A legacy in a bottle: Van Loveren’s Perlé de Jean
Be the centre of Insta-attention this summer when you whip out a couple of bottles of Van Loveren Family Vineyard’s gorgeous Perlé de Jean to heat up your pool party. She’s vibrant, she’s just a little bit sparkly, and a whole lot of heart! Introduction They say that beauty is in the eye of the…