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Swirl and Spice

Category: Red Blend

Roodeberg 1949 impresses international palates
January 20, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Red Blend

Roodeberg 1949 impresses international palates

The commemorative Roodeberg 1949 red blend has been selected as one of Decanter’s 2022 Wines of the Year. A gold […]

Perdeberg’s super-premium Iconic range welcomes two unique new vintages
June 13, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chenin Blanc

Perdeberg’s super-premium Iconic range welcomes two unique new vintages

Perdeberg Cellar is proud to announce the release of two new wines in its super-premium Iconic range. The Paarl cellar’s […]

Journey’s End Vineyards Honoured With A Pinnacle 5-Star Rating In The 2021 Platter’s South African Wine Guide
December 15, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Journey’s End Vineyards

Journey’s End Vineyards Honoured With A Pinnacle 5-Star Rating In The 2021 Platter’s South African Wine Guide

For Their Cape Doctor 2015 Bordeaux-Style Blend Journey’s End, the boutique winery and vineyard, owned by the Gabb family, and […]

Holden Manz Wine Estate |Proprietors Red Blend
July 26, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Holden Manz Wine Estate

Holden Manz Wine Estate |Proprietors Red Blend

Holden Manz Wine Estate is delighted to announce that its Proprietors’ Red Blend 2015 has been awarded Top 100 and […]

Retief Reserve Cape Blend 2016 – more than just a wine
June 11, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cape Blend

Retief Reserve Cape Blend 2016 – more than just a wine

Van Loveren’s Retief Reserve Cape Blend 2016 is one of the must-have wine gems to include in your collection this […]

Journey’s End Wines – Lunch and tasting afternoon
August 19, 2019 Leave a Comment by Glen Hunt Cabernet Franc

Journey’s End Wines – Lunch and tasting afternoon

Situated just above Sir Lowry Pass village is Journey’s End – a boutique wine farm with a focus on producing premium […]

Winemaking behind the scenes with Nativo Wines
March 3, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cultivar

Winemaking behind the scenes with Nativo Wines

It is often said that when it comes to winemaking that it is all about the terroir, the soil and […]

Beau-tiful views at Beau Constantia
February 10, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Beau Constantia

Beau-tiful views at Beau Constantia

There is something about wine tasting with a view. Think astounding views overlooking False Bay and a mountain backdrop pretty […]

UMAMI Wine Route Dining at PostHouse Wines
November 3, 2018 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon

UMAMI Wine Route Dining at PostHouse Wines

Posthouse Wines recently hosted a unique food and wine experience, presented by Nick Gebers who is the Owner and Winemaker […]

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