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Rupert Wine
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It’s Time To Start Locking In Those Year-End Functions
10 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Don’t be that person who leaves organising the year-end function until the last minute.
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Finally, The Research Red Wine Lovers Have Been Waiting For
21 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A research paper has dug deeper into all the ways that a good red wine can make life seem more magical.
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A Look At The Dynamic Functions Of Wine
13 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
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.
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Bring On The Bubbles With This Delightful Offer
27 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Fresh off receiving a trio of medals at the 2021 Amorim Cork South Africa Cap Classique Awards, your favourites are now on special.
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Cape Wines Crush It In Prestigious US Tasting Review
05 Jul 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to Wine Spectator, a leading US lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine and wine culture, we are very much spoilt for choice.
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We’re In For A Cracking 2021 Wine Harvest
21 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Thanks to cool temperatures, unusually high rainfall, and a late harvest, this year’s wine will be of “exceptional” quality.
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Beautifully Told Story Of Franschhoek Wine Giant [Video]
21 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Blue Sky Theory centres around one key premise – if you get the chance, go big, which is certainly true in Franschhoek.
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You Can Now Go Truffle Hunting In The Western Cape [Video]
11 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Truffle season kicks off in mid-May, and runs through to the end of July each year, and now you can get in on the action.
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Franschhoek And Bubbles – Say Hello To The Perfect Festival
22 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘Follow the Bubbles’ will see nine very special Franschhoek venues pairing up with a Cap Classique house or two for a session of fabulous tasting, along with delicious food, live music, and loads of fun.
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All Is Not Lost If You Miss Out On Chenin In The Winelands
09 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Chenin in the Winelands summer picnic is upon us, but those who are unable to make it shouldn’t wallow in self-pity.
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We Found The Perfect Sunday Brunch Spot
03 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re looking for the ultimate brunch spot to laze away a Sunday morning, then you’ve come to the right place.
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Consider The Ideal Franschhoek Wine Farm Day Out Sorted
23 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Out of ideas for what to do this weekend? How about an excellent brekkie, some wine tasting, and an out of this world lunch?
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Some Of The Cape’s Wine Farms Are Still Ticking Along
18 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
You might not be able to attend a tasting, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a host of other activities to enjoy on your favourite wine farm.
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New Lockdown Restrictions Make Wine Farm Visits Even More Appealing
15 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The sale of alcohol from retail outlets is once again restricted to set days and hours during the week, with one notable exception. Hello, wine farms.
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The Internet Is Revolutionising How We Enjoy Good Wine
10 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Through online courses, at-home tastings, and online shopping, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way that we enjoy wine.
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Jeroboams And Balthazars – The Idiot’s Guide To Big Wine Bottle Sizes
22 Oct 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I have taken it upon myself to learn the different wine bottle size names, and then to deliver it here, for general knowledge hunters and posterity.
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Big Winners From The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2020
06 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s a wine that we have a particular fondness for here at 2OV, and it just took home a rather prestigious award.
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Steak And Syrah – Win Cases Of Wine And Celebrate Heritage Month
11 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
National Heritage Day is almost upon us, and if you like your steak with fine wine, there’s a competition with your name on it.
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Our Top Five Favourite Ways To Open Wine Without A Bottle Opener
27 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There are few things worse than hankering for a glass of wine, before realising that you have no idea where the corkscrew is.
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Level 2 Euphoria: How To Get The Rupert Wines Optima (2016) For R183, Before The Public Even Sees It
19 Aug 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’m not a ‘member’ of many loyalty programs. I’m still wondering what the whole Woolies MySchool thing is all about. Do I just keep swiping? Until when? And yes, packets please – I left my bags at home.
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Fans Of Italy Will Love This Superb ‘Survival Box’
17 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We may not be able to holiday in Italy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some of the country’s finest treats.
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Two Cracking Winter Recipes That Will Hit The Spot
27 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Live your best winter life with two incredibly decadent recipes involving lamb shanks and short ribs. Need I say more?
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Two Superb Winter Wine Specials With Free Nationwide Delivery
06 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ll have to give the Franschhoek Bastille Festival a miss this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t drink some damn good wine.
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Better Be Quick If You Want To Take Advantage Of This Red Wine Special
15 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re heading into the winter months, which is when quality red wine really earns its stripes. There’s no harm in sorting out what you’ll be drinking ahead of time.
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Wine Lovers Are In For A Treat With 2020 Vintage
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
All signs point to an “exceptional 2020 vintage”, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
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Did You See The Video Of The Leopard Spotted In Franschhoek?
14 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The cat was caught letting loose in the mountain range near L’Ormarins, the main estate in the Anthonij Rupert Wyne portfolio in Franschhoek.
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REPORT: Seth’s Lockdown At Cabine Du Cap [Images]
09 Apr 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Firmly ensconced in the Klein Karoo’s first choice for luxury isolation, Cabine du Cap, Seth is keeping healthy and active by chasing baboons, pouring wine, and ensuring “off the grid living” runs seamlessly.
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Drama Over French Laws Restricting Discounted Champagne
14 Feb 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Our average reader would no doubt be aware that only sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, can call itself Champagne, and is governed by a strict set of laws.
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It’s Worth Trying The FT’s Advice On How To Never Have A Hangover
03 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that it’s possible to have a few glasses of wine without worrying about the hangover? Let’s read some wise words on the subject.
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L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Kicks Off – What You Need To Know
10 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Today, the gates open for the 159th L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, one of Cape Town’s premier events. Here are the details.
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