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Rupert Wines
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Three Stunning Wine Farms Worth Visiting This Summer
05 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Nothing screams summer quite like sipping on a glass of wine while taking in a spectacular view.
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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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An Idiot’s Guide To Reading A Wine Label
29 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Facing a wall of unfamiliar wine bottles can frustrate even the most worldly consumer. Thankfully, there’s a simple way to make things a little easier.
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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 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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Top Cape Winemakers Team Up For Unique Collector’s Edition
18 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You can’t go on a tour of the Winelands at present, but thanks to a partnership between some of the Cape’s top winemakers, we can enjoy a taste tour at home.
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Nail The Perfect Father’s Day Gift – Six Bottles For R950
10 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
With Father’s Day looming, and Mother’s Day already passed, put down the ‘best dad’ mug and pay attention if you really want to treat your folks.
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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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Now Is The Time To Win A Wine Hamper Worth R2 550
24 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Do you know what will significantly improve your evenings during lockdown? Winning an Anthonij Rupert Wyne Cape of Good Hope hamper.
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Another Glowing Review For Revered Cape Winelands Tapas Restaurant
06 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Go on. Treat yo’self to excellent wine, incomparable views, and some of the best tapas this side of the Sahara.
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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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The Most Expensive Wine In The World Is Served By Teaspoon
13 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A wine being sold in Hungary is so expensive and so sweet that tastings happen using a teaspoon. So how can it justify the price tag?
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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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Wine Fundis Should Look Out For These Five Changes In 2020
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Serious global concern about the effect of climate change on wine has sparked some creativity in the industry, and wine may never be the same again.
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Hangover Central – Did You Catch The Daily Mail’s New Year’s Eve Street Pics?
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New Year’s Eve has a way of bringing out the party goblin in us all, and the British are no exception.
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SA’s Premier Horse Racing Event Is Going All Out This Year
10 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you want to do January right, you need to organise a celebration to end your first week back at work. You’re in luck.
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Bringing Wine To A Dinner Party? Consider These Etiquette Tips
02 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
December is the month where you finally catch up with all the friends you’ve been talking about seeing during the year. If you’re bringing wine, bear these tips in mind.
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Tasting Notes From That 120-Year-Old Champagne They Found Buried Underground
20 Nov 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
If it wasn’t enough of a moment finding a stash of almost 120-year-old champagne buried underground, a bunch of wine connoisseurs gave it official tasting notes.
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Latest Glowing Review Of Our Winelands Comes Via Canada
14 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A prominent Canadian travel site recently published a wonderful article singing the praises of our very own Cape Winelands.
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Five Basic Principles That Many Wine Drinkers Get Wrong
30 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You don’t need to be a sommelier, but nobody wants to be accused of drinking wine like a noob. Here are some basic principles to work on.
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Drink These Three Wines And You’ll Be A Better Person
03 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that you could drink excellent wine and make a difference while you’re at it? Well, you can, and you should.
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One Franschhoek Wine Event You Don’t Want To Miss Out On
27 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Drink fine wine and dance the night away at the sixth annual Protea Party, taking place next month in Franschhoek.
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Why John Malkovich Gave His Mates 16 000 Bottles Of Wine
20 Sep 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We’ve got an interesting bunch in and amongst the hills of Provence’s Luberon Valley or, as some (not I) like to call it, the ‘Golden Triangle’.
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R400k A Bottle Wine Tastes Different When You Swirl It Clockwise Or Anticlockwise
02 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A unique Spanish wine is widely considered the most expensive wine in the world, and wine aficionados point to some very distinct properties.
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Seth And Diane Keaton’s Secret Red Wine And Ice Club
15 Jul 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I was at a wine farm this weekend for a wine tasting, and perused the tasting notes of one of the wines we had in front of us.
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