by Jo-Ann Corbett | Sep 9, 2022 | South African Wine, Uncategorized
These days there is no shortage of people that get labelled ‘best young winemaker’ or ‘one to watch’. Testalonga’s Craig Hawkins is constantly described as such in the wine press, but it is beyond doubt that he is now very much established as one of South...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Aug 25, 2022 | South African Wine
Kanonkop Wine Estate , Pioneers, Mavericks, Traditionalists… Leaders in South African Wine production. Kamala Harris, current US Vice President is quoted as saying “You never have to ask anyone’s permission to lead, just lead!” I see this message every day as...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | May 13, 2022 | SA Wine, South African Wine, Uncategorized, Wine
The year in review… thus far! Its about time that we take a look back at everything that’s happened in the Brave New World of Wine. 2022 hasn’t exactly gone to plan, and whilst that’s a continuum of the status quo from the past 2 years, there are some very exciting...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Apr 14, 2022 | Featured Wine & Dish, SA Wine, South African Wine, Uncategorized, Wine
It’s Thursday food and wine pairing time and with Easter in mind our dish of the day is a delicious lamb rack paired with Warwick Wine Estate Three Cape Ladies! Ingredients: 250g Smoking wood chips or tea leaves 1,5kg Coarse sea salt 6 tbsp Thyme 5 – 6 Egg...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Mar 25, 2022 | Featured Winery, Featured Winemaker, SA Wine, South African Wine, Uncategorized
Stellenrust Wine Estate located in Stellenbosch, South Africa was established in 1928 and has produced superb quality wines ever since. The Estate is 400ha in size, with approx. 200ha planted to vines. Half of the vineyard stretches over an area known as the “Golden...
