Groote Post Vineyards, a distinguished name in the South African wine industry, is excited to announce the rebranding of its iconic The Old Man’s Blend range.Launching this winter, the rebrand features a fresh yet classic look. Not entirely out with the old, in with the new, but rather a cross-generational revival. The label showcases a cattle ear notcher intertwining...

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Explore some of the Cape’s best red wines at a premier tasting to be hosted by producers of the Durbanville Wine Valley on Friday, the 2nd of August.The Taste of Terroir Winter Red Wine Tasting Soirée by Durbanville Wine Valley will feature a range of red wines across several vintages and styles. Award-winning farms to be represented, are Bloemendal,...

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HONOURING MURATIE’S HERITAGE DURING THE MONTH OF JUNEPaying tribute to the estate’s co-founder Ansela van de CaabJune is a special heritage month in Muratie's history books. It is the month in which Ansela van de Caab was emancipated from slavery, gaining her freedom to marry Laurens Campher and become one of the first owners of Muratie.The remarkable story...

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Treat yourself to a relaxing evening of timeless elegance and sensory delight at the Homestead Wine Lounge at Vergenoegd Löw in Stellenbosch this winter.The Homestead Wine Lounge at Vergenoegd LöwStep inside the historic 1717 manor house and let the soothing sounds of contemporary piano music performed live by accomplished musician Riaan Nieuwenhuis, and the warm glow of crackling...

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Brookdale Estate has released new vintages of the three white wines under the Brookdale label, crafted by winemaker Kiara Scott Farmer at the young winery on the slopes of the Du Toitskloof Mountains outside Paarl. Under the leadership of the owners, the Rudd family, Brookdale continues breaking down boundaries to define its own path within South Africa’s wine industry.The...

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Happy Dad’s Day to all the dads, the not-yet dads, the stepdads, the moms who are dad, the adoptive dads, the granddads, the fur dads, and the dads who are no longer with us. We specialise in making little bottles of JOY, believing that wine crafted with love adds JOY to the world. We have gorgeous red wines for...

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This week’s weather forecast not only brings with it the chill factor but wanting you to seek warmth in comfort food. Mother Nature’s timing couldn’t have been more perfect as it coincides with Morgenster Estate’s restaurant launching their winter-inspired menu on Friday 7th of June.In keeping with their Italian heritage visitors can look forward to a couple of favourites,...

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South African muscadel producers have reason to celebrate, having secured 16 awards at the 2024 Muskadel SA Awards. 2024 Muskadel SA Platinum WinnersSix platinum and ten gold award winners were announced for this noble cultivar at the 19th Muskadel SA Awards, sponsored by Vinochem, on Thursday, 6 June 2024, at Noop Restaurant in Paarl.These results reflect the view of...

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Zandvliet Wine Estate’s status as a premier producer of Shiraz wines has been re-affirmed with two consecutive vintages of its Kalkveld range winning Platinum medals at the 2024 National Wine Challenge and inclusion in the list of the year’s Top 100 South African Wines.The excelling wines were the 2020 and 2021 vintages of Zandvliet Kalkveld Shiraz. Adding to...

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Stellenbosch Wine Routes is driven to showcase the very best - a mission now given greater impetus thanks to a new vehicle sponsorship by the Rola Motor Group.Elmarie-Rabe(Manager SWR), Melissa-Nel(Rola Group-Marketing Manager) and Marius-Claassen(CEO Rola Motor Group)A branded Mahindra Scorpio-N was handed over to the organisation this week. A stand-out SUV that combines sophisticated design and performance, the...

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