Namate wynliefhebbers wêreldwyd toenemend belangstelling in tradisionele kultivars verloor, is daar tegelykertyd ’n groeiende neiging na inheemse wyndruifsoorte van reg rondom die wêreld. Die globale wynmark is besig om te verander van een wat afhanklik is van ’n handvol hoofsaaklik Franse “internas …
One of the first things that comes to mind when a consumer envisions a winery is a huge stack of barrels. The amazing smell of wine-soaked oak with its toasty, warm wood scent is intoxicating. As a winemaker, I never get tired of it. It always smells good assuming that the winery is taking proper ca …
Aphelele Mvamva van Kayamandi in Stellenbosch is aangewys as die eerste wenner van ʼn versnelde vaardigheidsprogram wat deur Drostdy Hof geborg word en wat haar in staat stel om in 2020 saam met leidende figure in die Suid-Afrikaanse wynbedryf te werk en van hulle te leer. Die jaar-lange mentorprogra …
The latest release of Middelvlei’s popular, unwooded Chardonnay, the Middelvlei Unoaked Chardonnay 2019, is the perfect wine to enjoy during the warm summer days. And the fact that winemaker Tinnie Momberg regards it as one of his favourites, should make it a must-have for the season of sunshine! Th …
Moscato, oorspronklik uit Italië waar dit as Moscato d’Asti (moscato uit die Asti-streek van Noordwes-Italië) bekend is, is ’n kultivar wat nie eintlik nuut of onbekend is in Suid-Afrika nie. Moscato is die Italiaanse naam vir muscat blanc, een van die oudste wyndruifkultivars ter wêreld. Wyn gemaak …
What has been common practice in Scandinavia for decades, premium wines in a box are still virtually unheard of on our shores. That is all about to change with the release of the three-litre bag-in-box Cape Fynbos Chenin Blanc 2019. Until now this wine has only been available to consumers in countri …
Terwyl die meeste mense al van wynstreke soos Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington en Franschhoek gehoor het, is daar soveel ander wyngebiede wat versteekte juwele het (soms reg onder mens se neus!) waarvan min mense bewus is. Hierdie minder bekende wynroetes word aanbeveel vir mense met ’n avontuurlus, …
KWV’s Centenary, the rare and once-off limited connoisseur brandy, received a near-perfect score of 99/100 in the latest Platter’s by Diners Club South Africa Wine Guide making it the highest-rated product in the 2020 wine guide. Platter’s is one of South Africa’s longest standing wine guides and hi …
Anthonij Rupert Wyne naby Franschhoek het twee vyfstergraderings ontvang vir wyne in die landgoed se veelbekroonde portefeulje. Die Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc 2013 en die Cape of Good Hope Laing Groendruif 2016 het dié eer te beurt geval in die jongste uitgawe van die gesaghebbende en internasio …
Just like coffee always tastes rounder when served in thick-rimmed diner mugs, wine gets a boost from the serving vessel too. It’s true, matching glassware to your wine does improve the flavour! Of course, it’s possible to totally geek out on this subject. Be warned though, you might end up in a dar …
Compagniesdrift, die SEB-wynmaatskappy buite Stellenbosch, dra vanaf Oktober by tot die bewusmaking van borskankervoorkoming deur ’n finansiële bydrae te maak vir elke bottel Compagniesdrift Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2018 wat verkoop word. Compagniesdrift Wyne, tans onder leiding van Meerlust se wynmake …
South Africa’s best sparkling wine for 2019 is Cederberg’s Blanc de Blancs 2014! The results of the 2019 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships were announced in London where a record-breaking number of awards were presented. A total of 41 trophies were presented from the Best in Class w …
Dis die wyn vir romanse, vir vakansie, vir ontspan en vir uitspan. Dis rosé, en Gabriëlskloof naby Botrivier vier vanjaar die tiende oesjaar van sy gewilde Rosebud Rosé. Die Gabriëlskloof Rosebud Rosé 2019 flankeer met die tong, nes die koel seebriese wat die wingerde afkoel. “Die 2019- Rosebud Rosé …
Facing the titans of Argentina, Brazil and Chile, Bolivia undoubtedly has a battle on its hands when it comes to export markets, but to be fair, wine has only been produced in Bolivia for 400 years or so! Almost all of Bolivia’s vineyards are located between 1 600 and 3 000 metres above sea level. I …
As erfenis en geskiedenis vir jou belangrik is, sal pinotage, die rooiwynkultivar uniek aan Suid-Afrika, ook wees. So ook vleisbraai, ’n ander ikoniese erfstuk van Suid-Afrika. En as jy die ideale wyn soek om albei te vier, dis nou pinotage én vleisbraai, dan staan Middelvlei se Free-Run Pinotage 20 …
Die Delheim-wynlandgoed buite Stellenbosch het ’n eenmalige, ekslusiewe Kaapse versnit bekend gestel wat die lewe van oorlede Spatz Sperling herdenk. Die wyn word Iconoclast genoem en kom van die 2012-oesjaar. Dit huldig dié Suid-Afrikaanse wynpionier en sy vreeslose uitdaging van konvensionele wysh …
The historic Stellenbosch wine estate Blaauwklippen has unveiled stylish new labels for its signature Zinfandel red and white wines, honouring the estate’s 337-year heritage and pioneering role in bringing zinfandel to South Africa. The new labels reflect the revitalisation underway at Blaauwklippen …
A raft of accolades for Van Loveren’s winemaking team has re-affirmed the inherent quality of this Robertson-based winery’s vineyards and its unwavering dedication to quality in the cellar. Within the past few weeks, when the year’s leading wine championships traditionally culminate, Van Loveren has …
As jy nog nie Van Loveren se Perlé de Jean geniet het nie, het jy beslis ’n “stasie” op jou wynreis van ontdekking gemis! Draai onmiddellik om en gaan kuier bietjie daar! Van Loveren se Perlé de Jean is ’n heerlike, verfrissende pinot grigio-rosé waarvan die jongste oesjaar nou beskikbaar is. Hierdi …
Wanna get into the festive mood? Well, if you can control your urges just a little longer, there’s good news, VERY good news! Luddite Wines and Genevieve MCC from the Bot River Wine Route will be winging their merry way to Cape Town in December to delight fans of fine wine and good food at three exc …
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