“This year’s wine grape harvest has been one of the latest to start, but also one of the longest. Slower than average ripening made for excellent concentration of both colour and flavour. Another standout benefit has been the generally lower alcohol levels evident in the 2021 wines,” says Nederburg …
Wyn sonder alkohol is soos ’n skaaptjop sonder vet, slaai sonder sous, somer sonder son, winter sonder reën. Eintlik erger! Daarenteen is wyn met minder alkohol ’n perd van ’n ander kleur. Dit help onder meer met daai onwelkome kiloujoules want Fynbos Lite bevat net 8,5% alkohol per volume. En die b …
Mushrooms don’t just taste nice. They also pack a nutritional punch as they are loaded with vitamins, promote a healthy immune system and boost the one’s health. That’s why they are considered as superfood. And for those looking for weight loss benefits, mushrooms contain no cholesterol or gluten. M …
Die dae toe mens sjampanje net op spesiale geleenthede gedrink het, is lank reeds iets van die verlede. Vandag word “die sterre” enige tyd, enige plek en vir enige rede geniet – maak nie saak van die weer nie. Glen Carlou se Blanc de Blancs Brut 2018 is een wat regdeur die jaar geniet kan word. Die …
Ever pull a bottle of wine out of the refrigerator and notice what look like little glass shards swirling around the bottom or stuck to the underside of the cork? It’s freaky, yes, but they’re actually harmless tartaric acid crystals. Welcome to the strange world of acidity in wine. These acidic com …
In 1995 het Suid-Afrika die rugby-wêreldbeker verower met een “anderskleurige” speler in die span, Chester Williams. Twaalf jaar later het die Bokke dit weer reg gekry, hierdie keer met 6 “anderskleurige” spelers in die groep. En in 2019 het die Springbokke die rugby-wêreldbeker vir die derde keer i …
While beef Bourguignon (also called boeuf Bourguignon, beef Burgundy and boeuf à la Bourguignonne) may be considered old school, classic French cuisine never fails to satisfy and melds seamlessly with a cabernet sauvignon. Beef Bourguignon is a slow-cooked beef stew that’s incredibly flavourful, ric …
The exotic fruits and fresh citrus notes leapt out of the Pyrenean white wine, but wine-taster Sophie Pallas (above) said the delicate undertones of pineapple were harder to detect than they would have been before she fell ill with COVID-19. Like so many infected with the coronavirus, Pallas lost he …
Veertig jaar na die Retief-broers Wynand en Hennie, die bekende Van Loveren-handelsmerk gevestig het, is die etiket, fokus en voorkoms blink gepoleer met die oog op ’n nog helderder toekoms vir dié voortreflike reeks wyne. Die “verjaarsdag” word gedenk met die bekendstelling van die Van Loveren-erfe …
Gåte’s Head Chef, Jack Coetzee, continues his journey of “farm to plate philosophy” with his soon to be released autumn inspired menu. Using the finest locally sourced produce, patrons can expect to be taken on a memorable culinary journey. Not revealing too much as it without a doubt a bucket list …
Wanneer daar van die Hemel-en-Aarde-vallei gepraat word, duik die “usual suspects” se name altyd op, daai met die dubbelloopname wat onder in die vallei begin en dan hoër op met die enkelloopname eindig. Maar wanneer mens ’n ware wyn-entoesias is, is jy altyd op soek na die minder bekende, minder ko …
One of Stellenbosch’s most beloved wineries – that once heralded a new era for South African wine – has been transformed. Stellenzicht Wines, situated in the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley in the foothills of the Helderberg Mountain, takes its inspiration from the estate’s ancient heritage and champion …
Reignite your wine senses to the wonders of Glen Carlou and its award-winning wine range, in particular the newly released Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (above) and Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2020. Situated in the Simonsberg-Paarl region, the estate’s vineyard blocks encompass a variety of slop …
Vandag 50 jaar gelede het die Stellenbosch-wynroete amptelik sy deure oopgegooi vir wynliefhebbers. Dit was die eerste wynroete in Suid-Afrika en hierdie mylpaal vier dus ook die geboorte van Suid-Afrikaanse wyntoerisme, ’n bedryf wat jaarliks R7,2bn tot die land se BBP bydra. Die wynroete is gestig …
Embrace the fabulous flair of Chateau Del Rei Sweet Red, the latest addition to the stylish collection of sparkling wines in a can. Delight in the vibrant fruity aromas of ripened plum, strawberry and blackcurrant and savour the elegant, lingering finish long after the last sip. This vivacious ruby …
Stellenbosch Hills het pas die 2020-oesjaar van sy 1707 White Reserve die lig laat sien. Al drie kultivars waaruit die versnit vir die 1707 White Reserve bestaan, kom van een produsent in die Stellenbosch Kloof-area. Dié streek is lank reeds die tuiste vir van Suid-Afrika se bekroondste- én bekendst …
This recipe for creamy chicken with ravioli and spinach makes for an easy weeknight supper meal. Use store-bought ravioli to make it even easier (either four cheese ravioli or spinach & ricotta). And make sure you have a bottle of chenin blanc at hand, for while you’re preparing the meal and aft …
Suid-Afrikaanse wyne het uitgeblink by een van die wêreld se mees uitgelese wynkompetisies vir sauvignon blanc. Tokara se Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2020 het geskiedenis gemaak toe dit die Dubourdieu-trofee ontvang het vir “die beste sauvignon blanc” op die 12de Concours Mondial du Sauvignon …
Padkos! Ek kan nog goed onthou die mandjie gevul met lipleklekker frikkadelle, eiers en heerlike toebroodjies (kaas en tamatie, ham en tamatie, kaas en druiwekonfyt) en die verpligte fles stomende koffie waarmee ons toeka se dae douvoordag elke vakansie aangepak het. Soms was daar droëwors en lekker …
Tokara’s sauvignon blanc has claimed its rightful place on the world stage as overall winner of the 12th Concours Mondial du Sauvignon in Brussels. Best Sauvignon of the Competition and the only South African wine to bring home a trophy, the Tokara Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2020 is a cool c …
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