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....
by Ross Anderson | May 14, 2019 | South African Wine
This is the first post in a series published on our blog about South African wine regions. People travel for all sorts of reasons – some go to seek out historical monuments and UNESCO World Heritage sites, others flock to art museums to soak up the beauty of priceless...
by Ross Anderson | Apr 10, 2019 | South African Wine
Tim Atkin MW, sums things up beautifully, saying “the wines, the places and especially the people inspire me. There’s something happening in South Africa that is unique in the wine world. Call it energy, call it creativity, call it optimism, call it all three. But...
