Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has just unveiled a truly unique way to experience its 325-year-old heritage - a guided heritage walk and wine tasting tour that leads guests through the estate’s historic gardens, with perfectly paired wines served at each...
It’s not only Pretoria’s dining scene that’s been constantly evolving lately. The Jacaranda City's wine scene has also been taking centre stage, with a number of fine wine bars luring those who prefer Chardonnay and Syrah, among others, as their favourite tipple....
South Africa’s Cape Winelands has another jewel to celebrate: Doolhof Wine Estate’s 2025 XCLUSIV Rosé has officially been named Overall Rosé of the Year by internationally acclaimed wine critic, Tim Atkin, MW. Announced on 2 September 2025 in his highly anticipated...
South Africa’s wine industry is once again claiming its place on the global stage with the release of the 13th edition of Tim Atkin MW’s South Africa Special Report 2025, in partnership with Private Wealth by Old Mutual. Atkin is known as one of the most respected...
International Drink Chenin Day (14 June 2025) is the perfect excuse to uncork South Africa’s favourite white grape - celebrated globally for its versatility, vibrancy and character. Whether you’re planning a slow lunch under the oaks or a golden hour toast with...
The beautiful Brookdale Estate in Paarl continues to redefine South African winemaking with the release of four exciting new vintages - most notably, the highly anticipated Brookdale Twenty Field Blend 2024. This vibrant red wine is a true celebration of the...
As the days get shorter and the chill begins to nip at the edges of late afternoons, there’s something about autumn that calls for slow sips, comforting flavours, and soulful stories in every glass. Whether you’re layering up for a golden-hour garden stroll or curling...
In the spirit of autumn and the transitional wines to fall in love with this season, I've partnered with Rust en Vrede - one of my favourite wine farms just outside of Stellenbosch (and clearly, also someone else's if you have a listen to this podcast...) to give away...
Steenberg Wine Estate, one of South Africa’s most iconic wine destinations - nestled in the heart of Constantia - just unveiled a bold new look for its flagship wines and I am so here for it! Of course, they also did it in style! Set against the glittering Jozi...
In February, the news broke that the Stellenbosch wine farm, Spier’s Cellar Master, Johan Jordaan has been named Chenin Blanc Master Winemaker at the Master Winemaker 100 awards in Paris. Not too long after, I sat down with him in the property’s newly launched Soil...