A legacy worth raising a glass to! I was delighted to be invited to Boschendal’s 340th anniversary celebration on the farm. One of the highlights? Ringing the Cap Classique bell for bubbles – a tradition that never loses its charm. The bubbles bell at the Boschendal 340 year party Boschendal is one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, founded in...
South Africa’s Sparkling Secret When it comes to sparkling wine, most people jump straight to Champagne – but let’s talk about something a little less famous, a little closer to home (if you’re in South Africa), and often a little friendlier on the pocket. Meet Cap Classique, South Africa’s answer to Champagne, a bubbly that can easily sparkle its way...
Chenin Blanc is one of the most fascinating and versatile grapes around — a bit of a quiet hero in the wine world. In South Africa, it’s our most widely planted grape variety, and we’re immensely proud of it. But did you know it goes by many names depending on where you are?In the Loire Valley of France — its...
South Africa’s Homegrown Wine Gem When we think of iconic wines, certain varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay may come to mind. But for wine lovers seeking something uniquely South African, Pinotage is the grape that reigns supreme. Whether you're a novice sipping your way through new varietals or a seasoned sommelier looking to refine your understanding, this dark horse...
Wildeberg (‘wild mountain’) is literally a place ‘on the edge’ of Franschhoek and the mountains themselves. Franschhoek, meaning ‘French corner’ in Dutch, harks back to the late-17th century when French Huguenots fled here. Wildeberg is a 144ha wine farm at the foothills of the dramatic Franschhoek mountains, situated in the south-eastern corner of the Cape’s venerable Coastal Region. It's on...
Our friends from MURATIE have gifted us aMAGNUM of 2015 Cabernet Sauvignonto gift to one of you... Simply buy any bottle of Muratie wine or their fantastic Ben Prins Vintage Portbetween now and the 14th of April to be entered into the draw... Every bottle purchased between now and the 14th of April 2023 will give you a chance to win...
Stephen doing some 'research' for Lekker Wines. I feel very lucky to have grown up in the Western Cape of South Africa and to still have my brother living there, especially as he lives and works in the wine lands. We have enjoyed many a wine tasting together and many a bottle under the famous Stellenbosch oaks. He is our...
Now more than ever we need to support the South African Wine industry! Whether you have ever travelled there, have friends and/or family there or just hope to one day go there, South Africa is a wonderfully diverse and interesting country and South African wines are pretty damn great too. They come from wonderful scenic vineyards and fantastic growing conditions...
A legacy worth raising a glass to! I was delighted to be invited to Boschendal’s 340th anniversary celebration on the farm. One of the highlights? Ringing the Cap Classique bell for bubbles – a tradition that never loses its charm. The bubbles bell at the Boschendal 340 year party Boschendal is one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, founded in...
South Africa’s Sparkling Secret When it comes to sparkling wine, most people jump straight to Champagne – but let’s talk about something a little less famous, a little closer to home (if you’re in South Africa), and often a little friendlier on the pocket. Meet Cap Classique, South Africa’s answer to Champagne, a bubbly that can easily sparkle its way...
Chenin Blanc is one of the most fascinating and versatile grapes around — a bit of a quiet hero in the wine world. In South Africa, it’s our most widely planted grape variety, and we’re immensely proud of it. But did you know it goes by many names depending on where you are?In the Loire Valley of France — its...
South Africa’s Homegrown Wine Gem When we think of iconic wines, certain varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay may come to mind. But for wine lovers seeking something uniquely South African, Pinotage is the grape that reigns supreme. Whether you're a novice sipping your way through new varietals or a seasoned sommelier looking to refine your understanding, this dark horse...
Wildeberg (‘wild mountain’) is literally a place ‘on the edge’ of Franschhoek and the mountains themselves. Franschhoek, meaning ‘French corner’ in Dutch, harks back to the late-17th century when French Huguenots fled here. Wildeberg is a 144ha wine farm at the foothills of the dramatic Franschhoek mountains, situated in the south-eastern corner of the Cape’s venerable Coastal Region. It's on...
Our friends from MURATIE have gifted us aMAGNUM of 2015 Cabernet Sauvignonto gift to one of you... Simply buy any bottle of Muratie wine or their fantastic Ben Prins Vintage Portbetween now and the 14th of April to be entered into the draw... Every bottle purchased between now and the 14th of April 2023 will give you a chance to win...
Tucked into the exquisite Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch, Muratie Wine Estate, is under the stewardship of Rijk Melck and his family.
Stephen doing some 'research' for Lekker Wines. I feel very lucky to have grown up in the Western Cape of South Africa and to still have my brother living there, especially as he lives and works in the wine lands. We have enjoyed many a wine tasting together and many a bottle under the famous Stellenbosch oaks. He is our...
Now more than ever we need to support the South African Wine industry! Whether you have ever travelled there, have friends and/or family there or just hope to one day go there, South Africa is a wonderfully diverse and interesting country and South African wines are pretty damn great too. They come from wonderful scenic vineyards and fantastic growing conditions...