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Classics & Moments – new Fitch & Leedes sodas & mocktails
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Fitch & Leedes

Classics & Moments – new Fitch & Leedes sodas & mocktails

Get a taste of old Hollywood glamour this summer with Classics and Moments, a brand new selection of timeless 300ml […]

Hazendal Wine Estate | From Russia with Love
2 months ago 2 Comments by Sharese Hunt Hazendal Wine Estate

Hazendal Wine Estate | From Russia with Love

Nestled in the Bottelary hills of the Western Cape, Hazendal Wine Estate has been owned by the Voloshin family since […]

Unveiling the 2019 Vintages of Welgegund Heritage Wines
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chenin Blanc

Unveiling the 2019 Vintages of Welgegund Heritage Wines

CHENIN BLANC, CINSAULT AND GRENACHE NOIR A Trio of Distinctively Packaged Highly Rated Limited Releases from Low-Yielding Dryland Vines   […]

Cinsaut Rosé 2020 – A Rosé Like No Other
2 months ago 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt Cinsaut

Cinsaut Rosé 2020 – A Rosé Like No Other

Summer’s in full swing, which brings with it long lazy days. Sunset gatherings, socialising with friends at a braai  or […]

It’s time to live it up at Stellenbosch’s sublime Street Soirées
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Stellenbosch

It’s time to live it up at Stellenbosch’s sublime Street Soirées

Book now for the renowned decadent celebration of fine wine and food December to March Stellenbosch Street Soirées are back! […]

2020 Diners Club Winemaker And Young Winemaker Of The Year Awards Announced
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Diners Club Year Awards

2020 Diners Club Winemaker And Young Winemaker Of The Year Awards Announced

The winners of the 2020 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced at a black-tie […]

Celebrate life with Van Loveren’s stylish new zero-alcohol sparkling wine
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine

Celebrate life with Van Loveren’s stylish new zero-alcohol sparkling wine

Take your enjoyment of alcohol-free wine to the next level with new Absolute Zero sparkling wine – a range of […]

Van Loveren’s nature-focused Rhino Run Wines go organic
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Rhino Run Wines

Van Loveren’s nature-focused Rhino Run Wines go organic

Good news for environmentally conscious wine-lovers is that South Africa’s Rhino Run Wines are now 100% organic. The change applies […]

Nederburg #BlackFriday Deals
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Nederburg Wine Estate

Nederburg #BlackFriday Deals

Stock up this festive season with Nederburg’s awesome #BlackFriday Week specials! Running from 20 to 29 November, this year’s special […]

Nederburg Rakes In The Medals At Veritas Awards 2020
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Nederburg Wine Estate

Nederburg Rakes In The Medals At Veritas Awards 2020

Nederburg has earned three prestigious double gold and three gold medals at the 2020 Veritas Awards, one of South Africa’s […]

Delheim strikes Platter five-star hat trick Stellenbosch stalwart goes back to its wine roots with refreshed Cellar Door Experience
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Delheim Wines

Delheim strikes Platter five-star hat trick Stellenbosch stalwart goes back to its wine roots with refreshed Cellar Door Experience

On the eve of its re-opening on 12 November, the iconic Delheim estate has seen three of its wines awarded […]

Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc Yet Again A Top 10 Wine
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chenin Blanc

Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc Yet Again A Top 10 Wine

The cool climate location of Durbanville Hills enables the crafting of magnificent Chenin Blanc, collecting awards with each vintage and […]

Collectors Reserve Pinotage Awarded Top 10 Accolade
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Durbanville Hills

Collectors Reserve Pinotage Awarded Top 10 Accolade

Pinotage is certainly one of the cultivars that requires a gentle touch and literally needs nurturing from the vine and […]

Elgin Vintners Launches New Tasting Room – A Family-Friendly Country Escape for Fine Wine and Fresh Air
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners Launches New Tasting Room – A Family-Friendly Country Escape for Fine Wine and Fresh Air

The newly-opened Elgin Vintners Tasting Room is an ideal destination on a visit to the scenic valley of vines and […]

Elgin Vintners Brings Cool-Climate Elegance to Cool Canned Wine Trend with Fynbos Lite Premium Wines
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners Brings Cool-Climate Elegance to Cool Canned Wine Trend with Fynbos Lite Premium Wines

Elgin Vintners has joined the growing global trend for canned wine with the launch of Fynbos Lite, premium vintage red […]

Nederburg’s Two Centuries Cab Revamp Nets 5 Stars In Platter’s
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon

Nederburg’s Two Centuries Cab Revamp Nets 5 Stars In Platter’s

Nederburg’s first new-look and new-styled top-tier wine to reach the market has earned a five-star rating in the 2021 edition […]

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