What’s light, natural and fizzy all over? That’s right, we’re talking Pétillant Naturel, or Pét-Nat, for short. Despite its recent surge in popularity, Pét-Nat is actually far from being the new kid on the block. In fact, this spritzy sparkler dates back pre-Champagne, making it the OG way to produc …
Fryer’s Cove is die enigste wynmakery binne die Bamboesbaai-wyk aan die Kaapse Weskus. Dit is nie net die kleinste wynwyk in Suid-Afrika nie, maar spog ook met die wynkelder naaste aan die see. Om die waarheid te sê, as Fryer’s Cove se kelder, geleë in die ou vissershawe van Doringbaai, enigsins nad …
Considering it’s the parent of household varieties such as cabernet sauvignon and merlot, cabernet franc deserves more respect than it gets. In France’s Loire Valley, it’s considered a noble variety and the best examples — from sub-regions that include Chinon and Saumer — are sought after by discern …
Elgin Vintners is in ’n sogenaamde koelklimaatstreek geleë … en dis miskien een van die redes hoekom hul wyne so cool is, om ’n hedendaagse term te gebruik. Toe die gawe mense van dié wynlandgoed in die Elgin-vallei my einde verlede jaar met twee van hul keldertrotse verras, het ek geweet 2021 gaan …
If there’s one ingredient that’s guaranteed to wow every dinner guest but is surprisingly simple to prepare, it’s prawns. The smaller, cold-water species of prawn are sweeter and more succulent, making them an excellent choice for sandwiches and salads. Larger prawns are very flavoursome and adapt w …
Die T8 is die mees gevorder bakkie wat nóg deur JAC Motors in sy 58-jarige bestaan ontwikkel is. Die T8 2.0ℓ TCi word in China vervaardig en na meer as 40 lande uitgevoer. Die nuwe, opvallende T8 2.0L CTi sal voortaan JAC Motors se aanslag op die vinnig groeiende ontspanningsmark vir dubbelkajuite l …
I feast on wine and bread, and feasts they are. – Michelangelo, Italian sculpture. The roads less travelled often dish up the most pleasant surprises. Take the northern part of the Swartland Wine and Olive Route for example. The further one drives northwards along the N7 past Malmesbury, the fewer t …
Die Breedekloof-wynroete sluit 22 wynprodusente in die Rawsonville-, Slanghoek-, Goudini- en Breederivier-omgewings in. Hulle wissel van boetiekprodusente tot landgoedere. Die meeste van laasgenoemde word deur families besit. Een van dié produsente is Mountain Ridge Wines wat in 1949 as Romansrivier …
When Bonnievale Wines unveiled the latest vintage of its River Collection Sauvignon Blanc earlier this year, it was heralded as “one of the best”. Well, recently this opinion was affirmed by an independent panel at the Veritas Awards which bestowed a gold medal on the River Collection Sauvignon Blan …
Daar word beweer dat rosé moontlik die oudste bekende wynstyl is aangesien dit glo die eenvoudigste is om te maak met die dopkontakmetode. Waaroor egter nie getwyfel word nie, is dat hierdie wynstyl regoor die wêreld in gewildheid toeneem en daarop gemik is om mense bymekaar te kry – famile en vrien …
With its sturdy and high-end design, its comfort and its outstanding performance, the Renault Koleos has successfully established itself as an International reference in the large SUV segment. It’s every inch an SUV and every inch a Renault. With its assertive design and sophisticated interior, the …
Journey’s End Vineyards teen die hange van die Helderberg buite Somerset-Wes het hul heel eerste Cap Classique bekend gestel. Die Methóde Cap Classique Brut Reserve Cuvée NV vier ook die wynplaas se 25ste bestaansjaar. Die Journey’s End-span het ten nouste saamgewerk met die bekende Grier-familie va …
“I only drink champagne when I’m happy, and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I am not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it — unless I’m thirsty.” Lily Bollinger, former manager of the Bollinger …
Die somer is sauvignon blanc-seisoen … en Suid-Afrikaners is gek na hierdie witte! Met die groot verskeidenheid om uit te kies, is dit miskien tyd om na iets anders te soek wat sauvignon blanc betref. Wat van ’n “bevrore” sauvignon? Die Nuy Wynkelder buite Worcester het op die Veritas-toekennings …
Smoked salmon and sauvignon blanc is a splendid way to “beef” up a plain pasta. Surprise your family, or yourself, with a special yet incredibly simple dinner served with your favourite sauvignon blanc. SMOKED SALMON & MUSHROOM PASTA WITH PECORINO SHAVINGS Serves 2 Ingredients 100ml milk, full c …
Die bekendstelling van The Wine Arc dui op die begin van nuwe groeimoontlikhede vir wynhandelsmerke in swart besit. Dertien handelsmerke – wat Aslina Wyne, Bayede!, Cape Dreams Wyne, Carmen Stevens Wyne, Koni Wyne, La Ricmal, Libby’s Pride Wyne, M’Hudi Wyne, Paardenkloof Wyne, Ses’fikele Wyne, The B …
Mahindra has expanded its lifestyle double cab range by offering more automatic models. The new Mahindra Pik Up S6 Automatic arrives with a starting price of only R378 999, making it the most affordable automatic “bakkie” in South Africa. The standard model and a Karoo Edition also join the line-up …
Moenie ’n boek op sy voorblad takseer nie, lui die bekende gesegde. Wel, Bonnievale Wines het dit weer eens bewys met sy The River Collection Chenin Blanc 2021 wat goud los geslaan het op vanjaar se Veritas-toekennings. Hierdie bekende wynmakery mag nou wel nie ’n landgoed wees nie, maar hy staan ge …
There may not be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but Kanu Wines on the outskirts of Stellenbosch has made it possible for everyone to enjoy “gold in a glass” with the introduction of their premium Angelina Gold Cap Classique. What makes this bubbly unique and exceptional is the fact that it …
Tokara aan die buitewyke van Stellenbosch het koning gekraai in vanjaar se Global Fine Wine Challenge deur die trofee vir die beste New World Bordeaux-versnit en dubbelgoud vir sy Cabernet Sauvignon in te palm. Die hoog aangeskrewe Tokara Director’s Reserve Red 2018 (foto bo) het met die louere weg …
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