Everything you want to know about South African wine, brought to you by the country's favourite wine adviser

Everything you want to know about South African wine, brought to you by the country's favourite wine adviser

Waterkloof appoints Nadia Barnard as winemaker

14 May 2013

Biodynamically farmed Helderberg estate Waterkloof has appointed Nadia Barnard as its winemaker. ... More»

 

South Africa has its first Wolftrap Steakhouse Champion

11 May 2013

The nationwide quest to identify the country's best steakhouse has come to an exciting conclusion with the announcement of the winner in the inaugural Wolftrap Steakhouse Champion of South Africa. ... More»

 
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Prestigious international environmental award for Avondale

Family-owned wine farm Avondale has been awarded the sought-after Amorim Environmental Award at the Drinks Business Green Awards, the world’s largest programme to raise awareness of green issues and reward those leading the way in terms of sustainability and environmental performance. More »

Winery of the Week: Eagle's Cliff Wines-New Cape Wines: "My two sons are becoming more involved in the winemaking here and their passion is incredible," says owner-winemaker Christiaan Groenewald. He appears bullish about the future, having doubled the capacity of his cellar and added four new Arendskloof wines - the need for both quality value-for-money and affordable flagship wines ever in mind.

Eagle's Cliff Wines-New Cape Wines Eagle's Cliff range Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Category: Sauvignon blanc unwooded  

More vinous than fruity, 2012 lightish (12.5% alc) for lunchtime enjoyment. More »

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Cook Franschhoek Food & Wine Learning Experience

Friday 14 June to Sunday 16 June, Franschhoek

The award-winning Franschhoek Wine Valley hosts the annual Cook Franschhoek, featuring interactive hands-on demonstration kitchens presented by some of the valley’s acclaimed chefs and winemakers. More »

Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festival

Saturday 15 to Monday 17 June, Calitzdorp

Sponsored by financial services group Absa, the annual Port & Wine Festival takes place in the sleepy Klein Karoo town Calitzdorp, which comes alive for a varied and exciting weekend programme of events at the various wine cellars and village venues. More »

 
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