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Simonsig’s Chenin Blanc Legacy To Endure With A New Look And Status
2 days ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Simonsig Wine Estate

Simonsig’s Chenin Blanc Legacy To Endure With A New Look And Status

Celebrated Stellenbosch wine estate Simonsig has unveiled the latest vintage of its award-winning barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc. The 2022 vintage of […]

Journey’s End Vineyards X Interpunkt Launch Wine Range In Sustainable Paperboard Bottles
2 days ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Journey’s End Vineyards

Journey’s End Vineyards X Interpunkt Launch Wine Range In Sustainable Paperboard Bottles

A First In South Africa Journey’s End Vineyards, the award-winning boutique estate situated on the mountain slopes above Sir Lowry’s […]

Intercontinental Double Gold for Tokara XO Potstill Brandy
7 days ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Intercontinental Double Gold for Tokara XO Potstill Brandy

Tokara’s masterly crafted XO Potstill Brandy excelled as a Cape Brandy of distinction earning Double Gold at the Intercontinental Spirits […]

7 days ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

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Ever-popular Trophy Wine Show public tastings return to both Sandton and Cape Town! The Trophy Wine Show brought to you […]

Hartenberg Family Vineyards | Regenerative Agriculture Farming
2 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Hartenberg Family Vineyards

Hartenberg Family Vineyards | Regenerative Agriculture Farming

Situated on the slopes of the Bottelary Hills in the acclaimed Stellenbosch region, is where you would find Hartenberg Family […]

Kleine Zalze’s Finds sweet-spot with New Nectar Cap Classique Wines
2 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Kleine Zalze Wine Estate

Kleine Zalze’s Finds sweet-spot with New Nectar Cap Classique Wines

Kleine Zalze, the award-winning Stellenbosch wine estate that is among others renowned for its selection of premium Cap Classique sparkling […]

Greek-Style Mushroom Blended Burger
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Recipes

Greek-Style Mushroom Blended Burger

Bun, beef patty, burger. Basic, but still brilliant. And you’ll love them even more when you add mushrooms – just […]

Asian-Style Mushroom Blended Burger
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Asian-Style Mushroom Blended Burger

International Burger Day is an annual event celebrated on May 28th, where burger enthusiasts from all over the world come […]

Wine Concepts is thrilled to invite wine lovers to the third annual Grape Escape Wine Festival
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Wine Concepts is thrilled to invite wine lovers to the third annual Grape Escape Wine Festival

Following the success of previous festivals, this year’s event promises to be an exclusive afternoon of exceptional wine tasting. The […]

Discover Wildeberg in the Franschhoek Valley
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Wildeberg Wines

Discover Wildeberg in the Franschhoek Valley

Wildeberg is set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in the Franschhoek valley. The vineyards are surrounded by rolling […]

Make A Statement With Bonnievale Winery’s Dazzling New Rosé Perlé
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Make A Statement With Bonnievale Winery’s Dazzling New Rosé Perlé

Take every occasion to a whole new level of enjoyment with The River Collection Rosé Moscato Perlé, the latest creation […]

80 Year Celebration Brings About A Sumptuous New “Blend”
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

80 Year Celebration Brings About A Sumptuous New “Blend”

The brand that emanated from a small town on the longest wine route in the world, Robertson Winery, has turned […]

Nederburg Calls 2023 A Goldilocks Vintage
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Nederburg Calls 2023 A Goldilocks Vintage

Nederburg’s chief takeouts of vintage 2023 are wines with outstanding flavour, high acids and lower than average alcohol levels, according […]

Morgenster Estate Reveals The New Look Of Their Extra Virgin Olive Oil Range
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Morgenster Estate Reveals The New Look Of Their Extra Virgin Olive Oil Range

Home to a range of award-winning extra virgin olive oils, Morgenster Estate is renowned for their premium, high quality extra […]

Akkedisberg Boerdery launches its first wine: Southern Treasures Pinotage 2021
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Akkedisberg Boerdery launches its first wine: Southern Treasures Pinotage 2021

TWENTY AKKEDISBERG VINEYARD WORKERS TURN SEVEN BAGS OF SALT INTO 16 HECTARES OF HOPE AND INSPIRE THE WHOLE COMMUNITY At […]

Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil | New Look, Same Quality
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Morgenster Wine Estate

Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil | New Look, Same Quality

Morgenster Wine Estate, located in Somerset West, is a family-owned estate that produces not only award-winning wines but also high-quality […]

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