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Beck Family Estates appoints new CEO
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Region

Beck Family Estates appoints new CEO

Beck Family Estates has appointed David Burford as CEO to lead its powerful wine portfolio of Graham Beck, Steenberg Vineyards […]

The Results | The Trophy Wine Show brought to you by Investec 2022
4 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Event

The Results | The Trophy Wine Show brought to you by Investec 2022

The Awards function for The Trophy Wine Show was hosted at Investec Cape Town on 6 July 2022. The change […]

De Wetshof Estate | Chardonnay Of Singular Expression
4 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Wetshof Wine Estate

De Wetshof Estate | Chardonnay Of Singular Expression

Towering above the harbour and the V&A Waterfront is where you would find The Silo Hotel. With its diamond shaped […]

Brookdale Chenin Blanc 2020 Crowned Trophy Winner in SA’s Most Prestigious Wine Competition
4 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Brookdale Estate

Brookdale Chenin Blanc 2020 Crowned Trophy Winner in SA’s Most Prestigious Wine Competition

Brookdale’s Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2020 was crowned the Trophy Winner for the Best Old Vine Wine, in South Africa’s […]

Backsberg With A New Look
4 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Backsberg Family Wines

Backsberg With A New Look

Revitalised and reimagined, Backsberg has re-launched their brand, cellar and brand home. Now situated in Franschhoek, wine lovers can enjoy […]

Paul Clüver Chardonnay Named Best White Wine at Prestigious Trophy Wine Show
4 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Paul Cluver

Paul Clüver Chardonnay Named Best White Wine at Prestigious Trophy Wine Show

Pioneering Elgin producer Paul Clüver Family Wines confirmed its reputation as one of South Africa’s leading Chardonnay producers in winning […]

Celebrate World Chocolate Day On 7th July With Muratie
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Muratie Wine Estate

Celebrate World Chocolate Day On 7th July With Muratie

Today is World Chocolate Day, a glorious day to indulge in the world’s favourite treat,without any guilt. In celebration Muratie […]

Elgin Vintners releases first single cultivar Semillon
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners releases first single cultivar Semillon

MIRRA Semillon 2021 reflects passion, admiration, creative freedom A long-standing love affair with the versatile Semillon grape has come to […]

A Chef and Chocolate Entrepreneur Open Stellenbosch’s Newest Family Fun Destination
1 month ago 2 Comments by Sharese Hunt ArtiChoc Creative Café

A Chef and Chocolate Entrepreneur Open Stellenbosch’s Newest Family Fun Destination

The ArtiChoc Creative Café is finally the ‘something different’ locals have been looking for as the Winelands’ resurgent post-CV-19 economy […]

Backsberg Family Wines Re-Launch
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Backsberg Family Wines

Backsberg Family Wines Re-Launch

What an amazing re-launch of Backsberg Family Wines! The new cellar, packaging upgrade and brand home is nothing but spectacular. […]

Winemaker’s Dinner At Le Siemma Café Bistrot
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Louisvale

Winemaker’s Dinner At Le Siemma Café Bistrot

Julia Blaine, the winemaker @ Louisvale will host a winemaker’s French inspired four course food & wine pairing dinner on […]

Caroline’s Red Wine Review returns after 2-year hiatus
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Caroline’s Fine Wine Cellar

Caroline’s Red Wine Review returns after 2-year hiatus

Caroline’s Red Wine Review 2022, the world-class showcase of the crème-de-la-crème of Cape red wine presented by Cape Town’s legendary […]

Bring The Kids To Nederburg, They’ll Have As Much Fun As You
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Nederburg Wine Estate

Bring The Kids To Nederburg, They’ll Have As Much Fun As You

“OK, kids, in the car. We’re off winetasting.” Much eye-rolling, followed by one word uttered in unison. “Boring!” Now rewind. […]

Warm up with Loxtonia Soup & Cider Saturdays in the Ceres Valley
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Loxtonia

Warm up with Loxtonia Soup & Cider Saturdays in the Ceres Valley

Experience winter in all its glory in the Ceres Valley with Soup & Cider Saturdays at the Loxtonia Cidery during […]

Welgegund’s Old Vine Cinsault Strikes Gold At The 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Welgegund Wines

Welgegund’s Old Vine Cinsault Strikes Gold At The 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards

Welgegund Heritage Wines Old Vine Cinsault 2019, made from 48-year- old dryland bush vines, was honoured with a Gold medal […]

Nuts For Chenin Blanc | Worcester
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Worcester

Nuts For Chenin Blanc | Worcester

It’s hard not to love Chenin Blanc. It can be produced in a kaleidoscope of styles. From fresh, fruity and […]

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