by Jo-Ann Corbett | Mar 3, 2023 | SA Wine, South African Wine, Uncategorized, Wine
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...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Feb 24, 2023 | South African Wine, Uncategorized, Wine
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,...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Mar 25, 2021 | Featured Wine & Dish
Aravina Wine Chenin Blanc – Described as a ‘Vouvray’ or French style of wine, Aravina Chenin Blanc oozes charm and is loved for its delicate floral aromas and boisterous taste, expect lifted citrus and primary notes of apple and peach on the nose, with a...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Mar 22, 2021 | Featured Grape
Tracing Chenin Blanc back to its noble roots Chenin Blanc has a long and rich history. Chenin Blanc is native to France’s Loire Valley, dating back to the ninth century and was probably known then as Chenere. The variety was renamed Chenin Blanc, after Mont Chenin in...
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...
