Cavalli Filly gallops to first place in Winemag Chenin Blanc Report
IT’S NOT OFTEN that the Winemag panel chaired by editor Christian Eedes rates anything higher than 95 on their 100-point scale, but do so they did after sniffing and sipping […]
South Africa surpasses Chile as 7th biggest wine producer – latest stats
IN YEAR ONE of the Covid-19 crisis, wine consumption internationally dropped by [just] 3%. “A Year of Resilience”, was how the director general of the International Organisation of Vine […]
Demand for youthful De Torens matches that for Rubicon golden oldie
WOULDN’T it be something to see the luxury brands De Toren and 4G Wines slug it out in a head-to-head on auction, to test how seriously mature Meerlust Rubicon fares […]
Slowly returning to ‘normal’? Top SA wine events back on the calendar
CONSTANTIA Fresh dinners rather than a bash on the lawn. A Chenin Blanc picnic in Stellenbosch instead of a party on the beach in Cape Town. Then some belated tastings […]
Plett producer does it again, this time in Winemag bubbly Report
THERE WERE 83 entries received from 43 producers for Winemag’s 2021 Prescient Cap Classique Report. Seven of the Top 10 were 100% Chardonnay, including the most highly rated duo in […]
Alheit, Sadie and Kanonkop again what bidders wanted most, although…
STRAUSS & Co’s 2021 ‘Cape Heritage’ Fine Wine Auction focused on Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. The online sale also listed red and white blends, including a rare old beauty regarded […]
Tokara wins trophy for best wine at international Mondial du Sauvignon
THERE WERE OVER 1200 wines from around the world gathered for assessment at Mondial du Sauvignon (Blanc) 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. The contest involved some 40 judges who deliberated […]
50 years of Kaapse Vonkel – a milestone in the history of Cap Classique
MÉTHODE CAP CLASSIQUE. Sparkling wine the traditional way. ‘Champagne’ from the Cape… It all started at Simonsig in Koelenhof, Stellenbosch – 50 years ago this year. Made from Chenin Blanc […]
‘Grand Pinotage’ from six leading estates taking variety to new heights
RAISING THE BAR, six members of the Pinotage Association have teamed up to launch a collection of their finest – new ‘Grand Pinotage’ wines that sell by the case only, […]
No Rubicon from 2019! Instead a lighter ‘Meerlust Red’ at half the price
WHO ELSE among the top estates in South Africa would sometimes choose not to make their flagship wine, to skip a vintage in years when the quality or style […]
Swartland most in demand of SA wines at first Strauss auction of 2021
STRAUSS & CO kicked off their 2021 fine wine auction calendar by way of a ‘Rhône collection’, beginning with top South African producers such as Boschkloof, De Trafford, Hartenberg and […]
Top score at Veritas just one of The Mentors’ major achievements of late
THE MENTORS wines have been marvelled at and admired ever since the launch of this premium tier by the KWV in Paarl over a decade ago. The most consistent stars […]