Top South African Wineries To Visit On Your Trip – Part 3
There is so much magic and amazing wine adventures to be found in the Stellenbosch region. We’ll definitely return with more top wineries to visit in a future blog, but for now we will highlight another 5 unmissable wine estates, that will stimulate all the senses and...
Grand Cru Chablis from Stellenbosch, let’s discuss Capensis
South African wines have a rich history that dates back to the 17th century when the Dutch East India Company established a trading post in Cape Town. Wine production started as a way to provide refreshments for the sailors on their long voyages, but it quickly...
Rise of South African Wine – Cabernet Sauvignon out of Stellenbosch
It's not Bordeaux, it's not Margaret River and it's not Napa either. This is Stellenbosch, South Africa. Home to some of the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignon, and not only the country's best known estates, but some of the worlds most iconic wines....
Introduction to Excellence with Kanonkop Wines
Introduction to Excellence with Kanonkop WinesOur resident wine-head, Ross Anderson, takes viewers through the latest vintages of the Kanonkop Kadette Range - Rose, Cape Blend, Pinotage & Cabernet as well as the Estate Pinotage and Cabernet wines from...
Rise of South African Wine – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely planted red grape varieties in the world. When it comes to premium and specialist wine regions, Bordeaux, Margaret River, Napa Valley and the South African Wine region, Stellenbosch have made a name for themselves in the...
Top South African wineries to visit on your trip – Part 2
We’re hoping that you’re reading this second installment of Top South African Wineries to Visit because you were suitably hooked by our previous blog and intrigued to read further. If you have discovered this blog post directly and not read through part 1 – please be...
Top South African wineries to visit on your trip – Part 1
The splendour of the Cape winelands, and specifically Stellenbosch just has to be seen to be believed. Lush green valleys littered with vineyards as far as the eye can see, interrupted by Mountains on one side and the sea on the other. World class cuisine is...
South African Wine – Competing and winning on the world stage
South Africa has a long and rich history of winemaking, with its wine industry dating back to the 17th century. Over the years, South African wines have gained recognition for their exceptional quality, and the country has become one of the leading wine producers in...
Ah Tassenberg – “Good Old Tassies”
Ah, Tassenberg. For many ex pat South Africans, just the mention of this name is enough to evoke memories of simpler times, of good friends, and of many a wild night spent in the company of those we love. This humble wine, has been a staple of our social lives for...
Cellaring is not just for expensive wines
Wine enthusiasts often discuss the joys of aging wines in a cellar, but what exactly does "cellaring" mean? Essentially, cellaring is the act of storing wines in a temperature-controlled environment for a period, allowing the wine to develop complex and nuanced...
South African Wine – Where Old-World tradition meets New World Innovation
South Africa has a rich history of winemaking dating back to the 17th century. Today, South African wine is celebrated for its diverse range of styles and exceptional quality. This is largely due to the collision of old and new world wine styles in South Africa,...
South African Sauvignon Blanc vs. Marlborough & Loire Sauvignon Blanc: A Clash of Styles
When it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, the first regions that come to mind for most wine enthusiasts are France's Loire Valley and New Zealand's Marlborough. However, South Africa is also producing some outstanding South African Sauvignon Blancs...