Die jongste wyne uit die Delheim-kelder sal beslis ’n huppel in “veganis”-wynliefhebbers se stap sit. Die rede? Wel, dis omdat dié bekende Stellenbosse wynkelder geen diereprodukte wat tradisioneel in die wynmaakproses aangewend word in hul Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2018 en Sauvignon Blanc 2018 gebruik …
If you’re even slightly into wine, you’ve probably heard about natural wine. Natural wine is the unfiltered, untamed, un-photoshopped version of what we know to be wine. In most cases, natural wine doesn’t look or taste like a typical wine. In fact, some natural wines taste more like a sour beer or …
Kaartjies vir die jaarlikse The Business of Wine & Food Tourism-konferensie verkoop soos soetkoek. Die konferensie, nou in sy derde jaar, word op 17 Oktober op die Spier-wynlandgoed buite Stellenbosch aangebied en die indrukwekkende paneel plaaslike en internasionale sprekers sal die tema van in …
Most fairy tales have a happy ending, but there’s a wonderful story that unfolds every year in the middle of France, bringing wealth and riches to the poor every time it’s told. And, as if by magic, the bags of gold grow bigger with every telling. Are you sitting comfortably? Way back in 1440 the Ch …
Die Boplaas-wynlandgoed aan die buitewyke van Calitzdorp in die Klein Karoo het sy portefeulje van koelklimaatwyne uitgebrei met die bekendstelling van die Boplaas Eerste Water Sauvignon Blanc 2017. Hierdie wyn, wat net in klein volumes beskikbaar is, sluit aan by die landgoed se Stoepsit Sauvignon …
Bonnievale Wines has taken a big and bold step into the future with a fresh, new corporate identity and a premium range of wines destined to become ambassadors for the Breede River Valley. The River Collection wines represent the winemaker’s ultimate art in the creation of wines that showcase their …
“Tuisgemaakte burgers is iets waarmee ek groot geword het en hierdie is vir die grootste deel my ma se resep, sê die sjef Mynhardt Joubert. “Koedoe-maalvleis werk lekker, is goedkoper as beesvleis en bowenal die perfekte pasmaat saam met Roodeberg. Dit werk ook goed wanneer jy vir baie mense moet ko …
You’re about to get frustrated. You’re about to find out about an unbelievable wine region that you can’t taste unless you go there. Why? Well, Okanagan wines just don’t travel far from British Columbia. That said, it’s well worth the trip … and shockingly affordable too. Most wine aficionados think …
Volgens tradisie is die winter mos rooiwynseisoen, en watter rooiwyn is dan meer tradisioneel as die alombekende en beminde Roodeberg. Hierdie ikoniese rooi versnit is reeds sedert 1949 so deel van die Suid-Afrikaanse landskap soos … wel, braaivleis en biltong. ‘n Getroue ou vriend! Roodeberg …
From the top of the Houw Hoek Pass one gets the first glimpse of the vast, rolling hills and big sky that define the Bot River area. Within a 10 km radius the wine tourist can experience real country hospitality, taste food and wine that will delight any palate, and discover and explore much, much m …
Nes wyn is brandewyn ook ’n wonderlike reis van ontdekking en verkenning. Die geure kan wissel van gedroogde vrugte en neute tot pynappel en vrugtekoek, van droë kruie en sitrus tot grenadella en gemmer, en van aarbeie en lemoen tot sjokolade en vanielje. Hoewel plaaslike handelsmerke soos KWV en Va …
Have a wine hangover? The following 8 steps might surprise you, but they will help you recover faster. Get back on track and start having a better day. Let’s take care of some of the unpleasant symptoms of a hangover including: The headaches The exhausted feeling The ‘my body is gross’ feeling The n …
Tradisie sê die winter is ’n tyd vir kaggelvure, gemakskos en rooiwyn. Maar tradisies is nie altyd in graniet vasgelê nie, en “heilige koeie” mag soms begrawe word. Die meeste witwyne keer tradisie egter op sy kop, en begrawe “heilige koeie”, aangesien hulle ewe tuis is in die winter as in die somer …
The Strandveld Vineyards team is very proud to announce that the much loved First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2017 was awarded a platinum medal and scored 97 points at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards. Considered by some to be the best wine show in the world, the 2018 competition received jus …
Dit is weer tyd om vas te stel wie Suid-Afrika se beste chenin blanc maak. Die Chenin Blanc-vereniging, organiseerder van die jaarlikse Standard Bank/Chenin Blanc Top 10-kompetisie, nooi Suid-Afrikaanse wynmakers om vir vanjaar se kompetisie in te skryf. Hulle kan wyne in die styl van hul keuse vir …
Back in the 80s Chateau Musar and its winemaker Gaston Hochar caused quite a stir in the UK. “I didn’t know Lebanon made wine”, was the usual reply. It couldn’t have been further from the truth for Lebanon’s ancient people were bottling and shipping wine as early as 3000 BC. Chateau Ksara has now jo …
Viognier is ’n witdruifkultivar wat oorspronklik in die Rhônevallei in Frankryk die eerste lig gesien het. Vandag is dit redelik wyd verspreid in die vernaamste wynproduserende streke, insluitend Amerika, Nieu-Seeland, Australië en selfs Israel. Die wyn word meer dikwels as een van die boustene van …
Yep, it’s time again to don your favourite red, blue and white – and don’t forget the beret! – for SA’s French inspired annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival, in its 25th year, which takes place at the historic Franschhoek Huguenot Monument on 14 and 15 July. The captivating village of Fransch …
Delheim se jaarlikse fees waartydens kaas, wyn en jazz hoogty vier, is terug, maar hierdie keer word ’n nuwe deuntjie Sondae tussen Junie en Augustus gespeel danksy die betrokkenheid van die Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) en Jazz in the Native Yards. Dié gewilde wintermakieties spog nou met ’n nuwe …
The 2018 Shiraz Challenge, now in its 6th year, saw 15 exceptional wines from far and wide in the Cape winelands steal the limelight. This competition serves as a trustworthy indicator for consumers who want to purchase South Africa’s top shiraz varietal wines and blends. This year 12 varietal wines …
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