After years of planning and tweaks to the final blend, the award-winning Ridgeback Wines in Paarl has released their highly anticipated “mischievous” bubbly. A delicate blend of tropical sauvignon blanc and daring viognier, the Ridgeback Mischief 2018 will be available in time to celebrate the festi …
Moet my nie in ‘n blik druk nie kry nuwe betekenis met Chateau Del Rei, ’n natuurlike soet vonkelwyn wat vir ekstra gerief in ’n blikkie beskikbaar is. Chateau Del Rei het ‘n lekker vrugtige en lewendige smaak. Dit kom in ‘n stylvolle blikkie en is in die kol vir heerlike uitspan- en ontspangeleenth …
Shannon Vineyards has once again been affirmed as one of the leading suppliers of fine wines in the Elgin Valley in the latest edition of the authoritative Platter’s SA Wine Guide. These accolades follow a highly successful year for Shannon Vineyards and is a leading testament to their ongoing aspir …
“Ek is gek daaroor om forel in jenewer te berei omdat dit so ’n interessante proses is,” verduidelik die sjef, Mynhardt Joubert. “Hier kan jy jou eie stempel afdruk afhangende van die speserye en mengsels wat jy gebruik. “Hierdie is my ideale kombinasie. Jy kan dit voorberei as ‘n bykos of selfs as …
Hailed the ‘Highest Ever Rated Shiraz from South Africa’ by esteemed USA publisher, Wine Enthusiast, The Black Lion 2017 from De Toren Private Cellar in the Polkadraai Hills outside Stellenbosch, the 6th vintage release of this exceptionally exclusive wine, is bound to be one of magnificent expressi …
Wanneer mens aan Switserland dink, dink jy onwillekeurig aan asemrowende natuurskoon, die Alpe, sjokolade, kaas, bankwese, die Switserse weermagmes en duur horlosies. En ja, hulle het Velcro ontwerp, en ook sellofaan, die aartappelskiller, Helvetica-lettersoort, muesli en eetbare sjokoladegoud. Die …
Roodeberg, the legendary South African classic that has been creating memorable moments since 1949, has launched a generous Rosé that is sure to bring friends together this summer. An aromatic blend of classic red wine varieties, Roodeberg Rosé is a delightful salmon pink quaffer ideal for relaxed g …
Die veelbekroonde wynmakery, De Krans langs die bekende Roete 62 buite Calitzdorp in die Klein Karoo, het ’n vyfstergradering vir sy Cape Vintage Reserve 2016 ontvang in die jongste uitgawe van die gesaghebbende Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2019 wat volgende maand bekend gestel …
It’s here – an exciting, new drink for summer! And it’s just perfect if you’re looking for a delicious everyday drink with virtually no alcohol and lower in kilojoules. Made by Van Loveren, Almost Zero is crafted from sauvignon blanc grapes with alcohol removed. Almost Zero is crisp and tasty, with …
Steenberg se jeugdige en lewendige Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc sal beslis die vonkel in jou somerseisoen sit. Dit is in die kol vir ‘n lekker somersdag met sy aantreklike voorkoms en pragtige, modieuse verpakking. Hierdie sjiek vonkelwyn is vars en vrugtig, én sy vonkel word in die bottel volgens die …
Summer has arrived, and with that comes lighter dishes and white wine. If you’re like me, you will do the traditional “summer food” like salads, chicken, fish and pasta, while often adding something different, something new to the menu. – Ed. The arriving summer bounty can be used in many ways, from …
Moscato, soos dit vandag bekend is, het sy wortels stewig in Moscato d’Asti en die noordweste van Italië waar dit oorspronklik sedert die 1870s verbou en gemaak is. Die wynmakers het Moscato d’Asti vir eie gebruik gemaak en in ’n bruisende styl. Hierdie lae alkohol-wyn is oor middagetes geniet omdat …
Uruguay is a traditional South America’s wine producer. The country is about the size of England (not the UK), with a mere 3,4 million inhabitants. Its capital, Montevideo (with nearly half the population) lies on the Rio del Plata, across from Buenos Aires. Most Uruguayan men drink “mate” (a hot dr …
Saam met langer dae en warmer weer bring die somer ook die belofte van ’n gastronomiese fees oor middagete in die gewilde Terra del Capo Tasting Room & Antipasto Bar in die Franschhoek-vallei. Hierdie lekker kuierplek is geleë op die indrukwekkende Anthonij Rupert-landgoed waar die sjef, HW Piet …
The team at Domaine des Dieux in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus has every reason to celebrate with bubbly. Their Domaine des Dieux 2012 Claudia Brut took home Best South African Sparkling Wine at the 2018 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships in the UK. Founder and head judge …
Indien daar tien gebooie van wyn sou wees, wat sou hulle wees? Miskien volg jy reeds onwetend, of selfs wetend, die belangrikste beginsels van wyn. Kyk hierna en besluit self of jy die Tien Gebooie van Wyn nakom! Eer die wyn Waardeer waar die wyn vandaan kom. Deur dit te doen, sal jy ook jou smaakkl …
The award-winning Stellenbosch wine estate TOKARA has released its first 10-year-old potstill brandy. Producing a luxury brandy of this calibre has been the intention of GT and Anne-Marie Ferreira ever since they set their sights on making world class wines at TOKARA almost two decades ago. The Dire …
Kontemporêre geskiedkundiges debatteer reeds jare lank die toekoms van die oudste bottel wyn ter wêreld, bekend as die Speyer-wyn, of “Römerwein”. Moet dit oopgemaak word of eerder toe bly? is die groot vraag. Hierdie uiters skaars artefak is 1 650 jaar oud en word uitgestal in die Historiese Museum …
Mulderbosch has released the 19th vintage of its award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé. In unison with global trend, the Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2018 is a paler, more alluring shade through slightly less skin contact. Mulderbosch describes the wine as delicious, delectable, fresh and fru …
Sjampanje en oesters, wyn en makrolletjies! Net die gedagte daaraan is genoeg om mens se mond te laat water. Wel, dis van die heerlike ervarings wat hierdie somer in die wynlande wag op mense wat die goeie lewe geniet. Gaan geniet ’n hemelse ervaring van Méthode Cap Classiques en vars Weskus-oesters …
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