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Durbanville Hills Launches Spectacular Demi-Sec Sparkling Wine
December 14, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Demi-Sec

Durbanville Hills Launches Spectacular Demi-Sec Sparkling Wine

The city is sparkling with the latest edition to the Durbanville Hills Sparkling Wine portfolio. The slightly sweeter Honeysuckle Demi-Sec […]

Team Zimbabwe triumphs at SWR Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy
December 11, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Region

Team Zimbabwe triumphs at SWR Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy

SA’s first wine route headlines international sommeliers derby The Stellenbosch Wine Route Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy and The Best Sommelier of […]

Raise A Toast To Groote Post’s New Brut Cap Classique
December 7, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Groote Post Vineyards

Raise A Toast To Groote Post’s New Brut Cap Classique

Groote Post, the historic wine farm in the Darling Hills owned by the Pentz family has released a new Brut […]

Taste The Stars With Quoin Rock’s New Release Blanc de Blanc 2009
December 7, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Taste The Stars With Quoin Rock’s New Release Blanc de Blanc 2009

The Stellenbosch based wine estate, Quoin Rock has just released their maiden vintage, limited edition Blanc de Blanc 2009 Méthode […]

Visit Muratie Wine Estate For An Extraordinary Cape Winelands Experience
December 6, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Muratie Wine Estate

Visit Muratie Wine Estate For An Extraordinary Cape Winelands Experience

There are enchanting places where one can escape life’s hustle and bustle, and Muratie is one of those magical treasures. […]

Hazendal Wine Estate | From Russia with Love
December 3, 2020 2 Comments by Sharese Hunt Hazendal Wine Estate

Hazendal Wine Estate | From Russia with Love

Nestled in the Bottelary hills of the Western Cape, Hazendal Wine Estate has been owned by the Voloshin family since […]

Unveiling the 2019 Vintages of Welgegund Heritage Wines
November 30, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chenin Blanc

Unveiling the 2019 Vintages of Welgegund Heritage Wines

CHENIN BLANC, CINSAULT AND GRENACHE NOIR A Trio of Distinctively Packaged Highly Rated Limited Releases from Low-Yielding Dryland Vines   […]

Cinsaut Rosé 2020 – A Rosé Like No Other
November 27, 2020 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt Cinsaut

Cinsaut Rosé 2020 – A Rosé Like No Other

Summer’s in full swing, which brings with it long lazy days. Sunset gatherings, socialising with friends at a braai  or […]

It’s time to live it up at Stellenbosch’s sublime Street Soirées
November 27, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Stellenbosch

It’s time to live it up at Stellenbosch’s sublime Street Soirées

Book now for the renowned decadent celebration of fine wine and food December to March Stellenbosch Street Soirées are back! […]

Van Loveren’s nature-focused Rhino Run Wines go organic
November 25, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Rhino Run Wines

Van Loveren’s nature-focused Rhino Run Wines go organic

Good news for environmentally conscious wine-lovers is that South Africa’s Rhino Run Wines are now 100% organic. The change applies […]

Nederburg #BlackFriday Deals
November 20, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Nederburg Wine Estate

Nederburg #BlackFriday Deals

Stock up this festive season with Nederburg’s awesome #BlackFriday Week specials! Running from 20 to 29 November, this year’s special […]

Nederburg Rakes In The Medals At Veritas Awards 2020
November 20, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Nederburg Wine Estate

Nederburg Rakes In The Medals At Veritas Awards 2020

Nederburg has earned three prestigious double gold and three gold medals at the 2020 Veritas Awards, one of South Africa’s […]

Delheim strikes Platter five-star hat trick Stellenbosch stalwart goes back to its wine roots with refreshed Cellar Door Experience
November 20, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Delheim Wines

Delheim strikes Platter five-star hat trick Stellenbosch stalwart goes back to its wine roots with refreshed Cellar Door Experience

On the eve of its re-opening on 12 November, the iconic Delheim estate has seen three of its wines awarded […]

De Grendel’s Heritage – Three Centuries and Four Generations
October 26, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Grendel Wine Estate

De Grendel’s Heritage – Three Centuries and Four Generations

De Grendel celebrates its 300th anniversary this year, marking three centuries of a Cape landmark whose story – and that […]

Cape Of Good Hope Caroline Wins Best In Class At Old Mutual Trophy Show
October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

Cape Of Good Hope Caroline Wins Best In Class At Old Mutual Trophy Show

  With awards season in full swing the industry is abuzz with news on their wines. One of the latest […]

Burgers and Beats are back!
October 12, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Middelvlei Wine Estate

Burgers and Beats are back!

Summer’s here and what better way to make the most of the warmer weather than with great wine, delicious food […]

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