White wine is now the most popular wine in the world, both in terms of production and consumption. So, what’s fuelling this shift?
If you failed to finish that excellent award-winning, high Tim Atkin’s Report-scoring wine, then you are surely going to want to keep it as fresh as possible for the next tipple time.
Now this is how you celebrate South Africa’s National Shiraz Day tomorrow!
Whether he’s a Merlot Man, a Pinot Pappa, a Cabernet Franc Father or an Optima Oupa, there is a world-renowned and highly sought-after wine for every kind of dad out there with Anthony Rupert Wines.
The star of the show is currently the Antonij Rupert Optima 2020 vintage, which is tantalising all palates that get a taste with its symphony of flavours in each bottle.
When you crack open an expensive bottle of wine from your favourite spot in the Franschhoek Winelands, you want to be able to linger in its fineness and get as much bang for your buck as possible.
Our favourite spot in the Franschhoek Winelands is currently enjoying its two-month truffle season, which means there’s no better time to experience these rare delicacies at their freshest and most flavourful.
Instead of feverishly running off to Woolies to get a bunch of flowers, or making a slap-dash Facebook post about the ‘World’s Best Mom’, why not set your sights on a day trip to our favourite spot in the Franschhoek Winelands?
This weekend is going to be miserable. Although, it could improve significantly if you have a seductive red nearby.
It’s not often that you come across a wine that is affordable, easy to drink, and sustainably rooted.
It turns out, wine is so much more than a day decompressor or food complimenter.
Think white wine, delicious food, MCC, olive-tree shade, red wine tastings, vintage cars, wine deals galore, stunning vistas, and more wine.
The internationally recognised Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2023 made the exciting announcement recently.
Unless you are a thrill-seeker or someone who can carry out a Christmas shopping mission with efficiency and ease, now is the perfect time to get presents sorted.
On a hillside in Katsunuma in the city of Koshu, Yamanashi prefecture, a Buddhist monk spends his days contemplating the grape and praising wine.
Heritage Day is this Saturday, September 24, and as always the country is encouraged to celebrate our culture in fine style.
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.
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.
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.