There comes a time in one’s life when it is necessary to invest in higher-quality wine glasses. Understanding some of the basics will set you on your way.
Heritage Day is this Saturday, September 24, and as always the country is encouraged to celebrate our culture in fine style.
UK-based Master of Wine Tim Atkin has released his annual South Africa Report, stating that the 2021 vintage could well rank as one of the Cape’s best-ever.
It’s important to know the style and characteristics of your wine, how long to chill the bottle, and the ultimate time to sip it after cool-down.
The time to celebrate the mighty grape and all it gives us is now, with August hosting National Shiraz Day.
There’s a real difference between cheap wine and value wine, both in taste and how you end up feeling the next day.
TIME’s list of the World’s Greatest Places for 2022 includes everything from the wild west to icy education, with “a wine lover’s dream” somewhere in between.
Robb Report’s annual ‘Best of the Best Awards’ focuses on luxury products like cars, aviation, boating, real estate and watches, with a little travel thrown in from time to time.
Ridley Scott’s ‘Cave’ tasting room evokes his cinematographic universe while also being a space for him to produce his own wine.
Why do winemakers single out the vine even as they are surrounded by an abundance of alternative fruit options?
For the cold months of June and July, you can cosy up for one of the four hosted dining experiences that will showcase the extraordinary Black Perigord truffles.
The study participants’ consumption of various alcohols – white wine, red wine, beer, and spirits – was monitored and analysed.
Sorry, what is leftover wine? Believe it or not, some people actually stop short of finishing every bottle they open.
It’s always a proud moment when a foreign publication boasts on our behalf about three of the most lekker Cape wines.
Wine tasting is usually a relatively chilled affair, and so it should be, but that doesn’t mean etiquette can be thrown out the window.
Forget about any Sunday blues, head to the Cape Winelands, and finish your weekend off right.
It was Valentine’s Day in 2014, in the beautiful Altima vineyards valley, when the harvest for this special and sumptuous bubbly began.
Whether you’re a wine expert or an amateur imbiber, knowing the details about what you’re sipping on can help you enjoy it just that much more.
If there is one thing that we can safely predict about the year 2022, it is that a whole lot of wine is going to be consumed.
Surrounded by the postcard-perfect Groot Drakenstein Mountains, Franschhoek is the perfect spot for your first meal of the day.
Not many local winemakers can boast of having a wine portfolio packed with five-star ratings and a Wine of the Year award.
A wine club is a great way to navigate all of that festive season gifting, with exclusive discount offers and other perks.
Bubbles, delectable little snacks and desserts, stunning views, and a lovely day out is on the cards.
Don’t be that person who leaves organising the year-end function until the last minute.
A research paper has dug deeper into all the ways that a good red wine can make life seem more magical.
It turns out, wine is useful beyond human consumption. It is also used as a sustainable fuel. Although, most of us still just want to drink it.
Fresh off receiving a trio of medals at the 2021 Amorim Cork South Africa Cap Classique Awards, your favourites are now on special.
For those who don’t necessarily need a special occasion to crack open a good bottle, every day is Wine Day. As we tick into September and Spring Day, here’s a pairing for the ages.
Think ostrich tartare, slow-braised venison ravioli, and a pepper-crusted springbok loin, all paired to perfection with wines from one of our favourites.
We still have a decent stretch of winter left before spring moves in with all its buds and blossoms, and that means there are still a few opportunities left to enjoy a satisfying glass of red wine.