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 […]
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 […]
Most highly rated Cap Classique sparkling wine in 2025
THE TOP Cap Classique sparkling wine from South Africa as rated 96+ locally or internationally in 2025 by one or more of the respected panels tasting ‘blind’, i.e. labels out of […]
South Africa’s most highly rated Shiraz / Syrah in 2025
THE TOP Shiraz/Syrah from South Africa as rated 96+ locally or internationally in 2025 by one or more of the respected panels tasting ‘blind’, i.e. labels out of sight – excluding […]
South Africa’s most highly rated Sauvignon Blanc in 2025
THE TOP Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa as rated 96+ locally or internationally in 2025 by one or more of the respected panels tasting ‘blind’, i.e. labels out of sight – […]
South Africa’s most highly rated Chardonnay in 2025
THE TOP Chardonnay from South Africa as rated 96+ locally or internationally in 2025 by one or more of the respected panels tasting ‘blind’, i.e. labels out of sight – […]
Grand Constance well down the road of maintaining rich legacy
IT’S NOT the first time that Groot Constantia Grand Constance has placed among the Top 10 gold medallists at Muscats du Monde in Burgundy, France. In July 2025 it was […]
Vin de Constance, 1769, Grand Constance and then Gravitas…
GRAVITAS, the first of its kind from Constantia Uitsig, a sweet Muscat de Frontignan, vintage 2020, the fourth Constantia dessert wine on the market since Klein Constantia began the renaissance […]
Sophisticated, classy wine-tasting in the Constantia Valley
IT’S ONE OF the most chic venues in South Africa’s Cape winelands – a classy wine-tasting lounge, bar and terrace as well as a bistro at which to experience top […]
Best Bottles from SA Wine Farms with Highly Rated Restaurants
SO THE RESTAURANT critics have pronounced on the top farms to lunch or dine at in the Cape, among the vines, but which wines from these estates are as good […]
Christine 2017! Top-rated red blend in Platter’s 2025 Guide
MANY if not most of South Africa’s top red wines released in 2024 are from the 2021 or 2022 vintages – two- or three-year-old wines. Very few of the country’s […]
Constantia Glen’s white blend on the mark time and again
WHAT A LOVELY place to relax at on a summer’s day with a chilled glass of something good and interesting… We’re talking Constantia Glen and their No. 2 blend. Again […]