by Jo-Ann Corbett | Aug 4, 2021 | Featured Winemaker
As one of the founding members of the Cape Winemakers Guild, celebrated winemaker at Rustenberg for over 20 years and twice named John Platter’s Winemaker of the Year, Etienne Le Riche is as layered as the wines he creates… at once reserved, yet confident, careful to...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Jul 20, 2021 | Featured Winery
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 Jo-Ann Corbett | Mar 15, 2021 | Featured Grape
Dating back to the birth of this grape varietal, Pinotage is the one varietal that South Africa can lay full claim to and the story of Pinotage starts with its creator, Prof. Abraham Izak Perold (20.10.1880 – 11.12.1941). Prof Perold’s academic achievements paved the...
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 12, 2020 | South African Wine
Wine lovers have options when it comes to Chenin Blanc: dry or sweet, dessert or sparkling. Climate, region and the hand of the winemaker all play such an intricate part in Chenin Blanc to ensure that there is not one style only of the wine but many different styles....
