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 […]
Wine prices up… Best value for money vs supply and demand
FOLLOWING the annual general price increases effected by many South African wine producers at the beginning of March ’26, listings of the country’s wines most highly rated by the top […]
Roundstone first SA wine farm certified ‘Regenerative Organic’
FROM the 2026 vintage, the Mullineux wines made using grapes originating on the home farm on the Kasteelberg outside Riebeek Kasteel in the Swartland will be certified organic and then […]
Top SA wines under R200 on Vivino – where anybody has a say
BELIEVE it or not, Vivino claims to have over 74m users of their website/app and over 19m wine listings – millions of wine lovers sharing their experiences. From their HQ […]
Call to enter the Investec Trophy Wine & Trophy Spirits Shows
Enter the 2026 Investec Trophy Wine Show and Investec Trophy Spirits Show competitions now! This year the Trophy Wine Show celebrates its 25th edition. Each year, in the quarter century […]
Best wine lovers’ restaurants and bars in South Africa 2026
IN THE 2026 Star Wine List of the Year competition for Africa and the Middle East, those of Cape Town’s Aubergine restaurant in Barnet Street, Grub & Vine Bree Street […]
Harvest-time tastes & traditions celebrated at La Motte
There are many reasons why harvest time at La Motte is so lovable. The farm is abuzz with an infectious energy, but this special season also celebrates the farm’s French […]