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Category: Calitzdorp

De Krans Pinotage Rosé Does It Again
October 18, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans Pinotage Rosé Does It Again

  For the 3rd year in a row the De Krans Pinotage Rosé has been awarded the prestigious Double Gold […]

De Krans Blossom Project
October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans Blossom Project

Our Journey 2020 was definitely the one that we didn’t see coming. As per usual and with true South African […]

De Krans Wines Still A Favourite With Tim Atkin
September 10, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans Wines Still A Favourite With Tim Atkin

De Krans Wines in Calitzdorp is without a doubt one of SA’s leading port producers. This statement was reaffirmed when, […]

De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: The ideal braai wine!
September 7, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon

De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: The ideal braai wine!

  Nothing beats finding that perfect Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine that is both structured and accessible enough to drink on […]

De Krans’ Tritonia Red 2017 Secures Top 10 Spot
September 5, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans’ Tritonia Red 2017 Secures Top 10 Spot

Not only regarded as SA’s leading port producer, but also for their numerous accolades, De Krans Wines can confidently add […]

De Krans scores a hat trick at NWC/Top 100 SA Wines
July 26, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cape Blend

De Krans scores a hat trick at NWC/Top 100 SA Wines

De Krans, widely known as being one of SA’s leading port-style wine producers, recently welcomed the wonderful news of having […]

Any Wine Would Be A Port, If It Only Could
June 10, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

Any Wine Would Be A Port, If It Only Could

Winter is that time of the year where our social lives go into unofficial hibernation and we tend to stay […]

De Krans | It’s all about the terroir
June 7, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans | It’s all about the terroir

Although De Krans is synonymous with producing award-winning port-style wines, they have really managed to extend their relationship with Portuguese […]

De Krans Muscat Nectar Alcohol-Free Sparkling – Not In Lockdown
May 18, 2020 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans Muscat Nectar Alcohol-Free Sparkling – Not In Lockdown

With most of our wine supplies looking rather sad at this stage of lockdown, there is some good news. De […]

A Twist Of Fate: A Lighter Style Red Perfect For All Year Round
April 19, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

A Twist Of Fate: A Lighter Style Red Perfect For All Year Round

A Twist of Fate, a blend between Portuguese grape varieties Tinta Barocca and Tinta Amarela, forms part of the De […]

De Krans unveils new release Muscat Nectar Alcohol-Free Sparkling
March 15, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans unveils new release Muscat Nectar Alcohol-Free Sparkling

De Krans Wines has expanded its Moscato range with the release of the Muscat Nectar Alcohol-Free Sparkling. This refreshing alcohol-free […]

Have You Tasted A Free Run Chenin Blanc Yet?
January 20, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chenin Blanc

Have You Tasted A Free Run Chenin Blanc Yet?

Chenin Blanc as a variety arguably still has some way to go in terms of reaching the same level of […]

De Krans Moscato Perlé – a refreshing alternative to a bubbly
November 16, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans Moscato Perlé – a refreshing alternative to a bubbly

Originally from Italy where it is known as Moscato d’Asti (Moscato from the Asti region in northwest Italy), Moscato as […]

De Krans Free Run Chenin Blanc – A Summer Celebration
October 20, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chenin Blanc

De Krans Free Run Chenin Blanc – A Summer Celebration

With Summer in full bloom the De Krans Free Run Chenin Blanc 2019 is the perfect celebration of the warmer […]

De Krans Blossom Festival
August 18, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Calitzdorp

De Krans Blossom Festival

Save the date for De Krans Wine Cellar’s annual popular Blossom Festival, which takes place on Saturday, 31 August. De […]

De Krans’ A Twist of Fate – A Lighter Styled Portuguese Blend Perfect For ‘Braai Day’
July 7, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Calitzdorp

De Krans’ A Twist of Fate – A Lighter Styled Portuguese Blend Perfect For ‘Braai Day’

While De Krans has traditionally been synonymous with producing award-winning port style wines, they have also managed in recent years […]

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