Cederberg Shiraz only SA gold medallist at Syrah du Monde
159 WINES from 20 countries were entered in the 2026 edition of Syrah du Monde held at the Ampuis Castle in the Rhône Valley, France. After two days of judging, […]
IWC 2026 shines light on SA Cabernets, White Blends, Shiraz
SOUTH AFRICA’S showing at the 2026 International Wine Challenge in the UK “reinforced the country’s strength across classic Cabernet Sauvignon, premium white blends and modern Shiraz”, as was borne out […]
New Cape wine festivals focusing on Piekenierskloof, Amphora
THE Citrus & Wine Affair at the Modderfontein Old Village in Citrusdal on Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August will showcase the wines of the Cederberg and Piekenierskloof – […]
Top-rated SA wine at under R200pb over the past 6 months
GREAT VALUE! Every wine from South Africa at under R200pb scored 95+ in authoritative panel tasting reports during the past six months – November 2025 to April 2026: CHENIN […]
The Sacrament… Top Stellenbosch red blend from the get-go
ABRIE Beeslaar. A quiet, modest winemaker who keeps his cards close to his chest. Former cellarmaster at the renowned Kanonkop estate, three-time recipient of the Winemaker of the Year award […]
Growing reputation for Cavalli Estate’s flagship blend
The release of the 2025 white wines from Cavalli celebrates the latest chapter in the re-positioning of the Smith family’s estate in the Helderberg. Over the past five years, and […]
Winemag scores favourite Syrah 97, versus 94 for best Chenin
FOR their 2026 ‘Autumn Series’ of panel tasting reports, Winemag.co.za assessed around 200 South African wines including Chenin Blancs and Cape White Blends
Jordan turns out rich, polished red with 2022 Cobblers Hill
THE MOST established of the Cape Bordeaux red blends in the flagship range of wines from Gary and Kathy Jordan’s estate in Stellenbosch Kloof honours the family heritage as master […]
Vuur of Stellenbosch named Best Steak Restaurant in Africa
FOR THE third year in succession, VUUR at Remhoogte Wine Estate on the slopes of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch has been ranked among the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants as […]
The Table at De Meye Estate a Muldersvlei destination of note
“WHEN leaving a city,” according to the Eat Out critics, “this restaurant is more than worth the journey… more than just exceptional dining.” It’s “the unique location, immersive experience, and […]
Stellenbosch cellars triumph in UK tasting of SA red blends
THREE wines among the ‘outstanding’ South African red blends particularly impressed in a panel tasting report for the March ’26 issue of the UK’s Decanter magazine. The Sacrament 2023, Abrie […]
Top Grenache in Platter’s guide as scarce as hens’ teeth…
GRENACHE Noir is referred to as the ‘abalone’ of South African grapes, according to De Kleine Wijn Kelder on the Tulbagh farm Drie Fonteine. “So skaars soos hoendertande,” says winemaker […]