wine estate

Introduction Over the years, I’ve come to realise I have a particular inclination towards wines from the Robertson Valley. It might be for nostalgic reasons, for reasons of roots and memories, or just because…

Journey’s End Vineyards have released the latest vintages of their new-look Tales Series; a range of four wines, each with eye-catching modern designs to show the inspiration behind the labels. The new releases include: Journey’s End Weather Station…

White wine blends – in my books, the true unsung gift of our vineyards.  Proudly introducing Glen Carlou‘s Collection White Blend 2020 – the bottle that pays a beautiful homage to the delicious complexity…

White wine blends – in my books, the true unsung gift of our vineyards.  Proudly introducing Glen Carlou‘s Collection White Blend 2020 – the bottle that pays a beautiful homage to the delicious complexity…

Cheese and wine is an all-seasons indulgence. Leopard’s Leap has ramped up the gooey goodness by pairing their Culinaria Grand Vin 2019 with mature gouda for the ultimate conversation starter platter. Introduction With the…

Every time I drive up the vineyard-laden lane to the heart of Groot Constantia, yet another bit of unexplored territory awaits me. This time, this historic estate lured me into its gracious embrace with…

Over the years, Deetlefs Wine Estate has rightfully collected a vast amount of prime property in my ever-full wine racks. In the build-up towards their 200 years’ existence celebration in 2022, I thought I’d…

If I could only drink wine from one wine estate for the rest of my life, it would be a difficult decision, but a quick answer: Steenberg Vineyards. Especially now with Cellarmaster Elunda Basson…

I’m constantly writing about how I rebel against the perceived seasonality of wines. Yet, here I stand, just a girl, with two bottles of Ernie Els Wines red in my hands, begging winter to…

A day spent at Muratie Wines is one of those things that infuse your heart and soul with absolute joy and happiness. Enveloped by the mighty oaks and the arms of a welcoming family,…