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De Krans Wines: Your Summer Destination Off The Beaten Track
November 9, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans Wines: Your Summer Destination Off The Beaten Track

What better way to relax and celebrate the start of summer than visiting the countryside and getting closer to nature? […]

De Krans Moscato – a refreshing alternative
November 7, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans Moscato – a refreshing alternative

Moscato, as it is now known, has its roots in the province of Asti in Northwest Italy, where it was […]

Top Scores for De Krans in Atkin Report
September 19, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

Top Scores for De Krans in Atkin Report

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

De Krans releases New Vintages of Classic Varietal Range
August 26, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans releases New Vintages of Classic Varietal Range

De Krans Wines is not only known for their award-winning port-style wines, but also their innovative approach to developing and […]

From dry wines to port-style wines – a celebration of Portuguese grape varieties
July 25, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

From dry wines to port-style wines – a celebration of Portuguese grape varieties

While De Krans Wines is widely known for producing award-winning, quality port-style wines, there is a lesser-known, albeit equally enchanting […]

Discover the variety and versatility of De Krans port-style wines this Winter
June 13, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cape Vintage

Discover the variety and versatility of De Krans port-style wines this Winter

It has been than 48 years since the first Portuguese grape variety was planted at De Krans by the Nel […]

De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2019: Your red wine for every occasion
May 21, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Krans Wines

De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2019: Your red wine for every occasion

The De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 really is the best of both worlds in that it is a […]

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 […]

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