A festive season tribute to terroir, craftsmanship and joyful moments
As South Africans step into the sunshine-soaked days of summer and the vibrant spirit of the festive season, Perdeberg Wines invites wine lovers to celebrate with two exceptional Cap Classiques from its acclaimed Vineyard Collection: the Pinot Noir Rosé 2022 and Chenin Blanc…
The annual release of the Platter's South African Wine Guide—the country’s most trusted and independent benchmark of wine quality—is one of the most anticipated moments on the South African wine calendar. Fairview has a long and proud history of success in the guide, and these annual ratings are something that Charles Back and the Fairview…
Nederburg has taken the unprecedented step of opening its treasure chest of rarest and oldest wines for a glamorous outdoor summer party. Scheduled for the evening of Saturday, 6 December, the special long-table gala garden celebration will feature wines from as far back as the 1960s right up to the to the present. And best…
Produced only in vintages deemed worthy, Steenberg's Magna Carta is not just a wine, it is a manifesto of excellence. With the 2023 vintage debuting on 9 October, Steenberg once again showcases its dedication to producing wines of distinction.
Elunda Basson, Steenberg Vineyards Cellarmaster, explains that Magna Carta is an icon-tier…
Collaboration celebrates a century of Pinotage and Afrikaans, and 200 years of Durbanville
A historic new wine has been unveiled by winemakers of the Durbanville Wine Valley. Produced in a limited quantity through the collaboration of the famous wineland region’s cellars, the Durbanville Pinotage 2024 is as much milestone of the past as window to the…
“Imagine a bolt of silk cloth. Visualise holding the fabric in your hand,” suggests Richard Schroeder, winemaker at Groot Phesantekraal. “It’s light but substantial - almost tensile - but also accommodating and generous in the way it drapes and assumes the shape of the garment it’s intended for. It has a slight spring. Crush it,…
Perdeberg Wines celebrated a phenomenal 2024 award season, earning top honours from the industry's most esteemed competitions. The producer's impressive haul includes accolades from Veritas, Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, Tim Atkin's SA Report, International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), and the SA Young Wine Show, reaffirming its status as a trailblazer in the…
Burton Francis, founder of Francis Wines, has come a long way since his humble beginnings in Paarl. From playing rugby barefoot to exploring the vine-covered slopes of Burgundy, his journey is a testament to determination and dreaming big.
After an injury ended his promising rugby career in France, Burton embraced a new vision. He…
Step into a world of creativity, fine wine, and stunning coastal beauty at the Sip and Paint experience at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate on Saturday, 25 January 2025 from 13:00–16:00. This exclusive experience invites you to relax, unwind, and let your creativity flow. With a glass of Benguela Cove's award-winning wine in hand and…
Live it up and add an enchanting touch of Italy to your summer as you delight in the vibrant, refreshing taste of Da Luca Prosecco.
Proudly Italian, step into a world of elegance and sparkle where 'every sip is a celebration of Italian craftsmanship and flair'. Encapsulating Italy's spirited passion, effortless style, and timeless elegance…