by Jo-Ann Corbett | Jun 8, 2021 | South African Wine
Pinotage is a South African crossing between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (formally known as Hermitage) that produces full, rustic and outright delicious wines! The first Diemersfontein Pinotage 2001 made by winemaker Bertrus Fourie wrote the South African wine history for...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Mar 29, 2021 | South African Wine
Meerlust (meaning ‘pleasure of the sea’) has been in the Myburgh family hands since 1756. This beautiful estate is has it all, being blessed with attractive Cape Dutch architecture, beautiful vineyards & an enviable pedigree. It is a National Monument too, no...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Jul 22, 2020 | South African Wine
The 2017 vintage Kanonkop iconic Paul Sauer red blend was officially released on the 1st of July and we will have the inside scoop on the wine when we catch up with Kanonkop winemaker Abrie Beeslaar on the 22nd of July at 8 pm Sydney time / 12 Midday South African...
by admin | Jun 19, 2020 | South African Wine
Stellenrust was established in 1928 and has ever since produced some of the most superb quality wines that the Stellenbosch region from South Africa has to offer. Run by brothers Tertius and Kobus Boshoff – winemaker and viticulturist respectively Stellenrust consists...
by admin | Jun 17, 2020 | South African Wine
South Africa’s most uniquely situated wine farm falls within the pristine environs of the Cederberg Wilderness Area, which lies in the Cape Floral Kingdom. Here, among spectacular rock formations and fynbos, you will find the highest altitude vineyards in the Cape. It...
by admin | Jun 13, 2020 | South African Wine
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc previously held a reputation as a workhorse grape, a vigorous variety with high yields used for simple, large-production wines and the base for local brandy distillation. But the cultivar has taken on an entirely new image! Today, it...
