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.
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 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.
An application for a liquor licence for the BP garage located on Regent Road at the Pick n Pay Express convenience store has been set forward.
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.
According to Wine Spectator, a leading US lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine and wine culture, we are very much spoilt for choice.
Thanks to cool temperatures, unusually high rainfall, and a late harvest, this year’s wine will be of “exceptional” quality.
‘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.
The Chenin in the Winelands summer picnic is upon us, but those who are unable to make it shouldn’t wallow in self-pity.
12 lucky connoisseurs got the chance to crack open an R89 000 bottle of wine, that has spent the last year in space.
Chardonnay wasn’t always a firm favourite across the wine world, but South Africa can be credited with taking the wine to new heights and increasing international awareness.
If you’re looking for the ultimate brunch spot to laze away a Sunday morning, then you’ve come to the right place.
Out of ideas for what to do this weekend? How about an excellent brekkie, some wine tasting, and an out of this world lunch?
Some say that the more expensive a wine, the better it is, which is why I’m assuming that this 18-litre bottle of Liber Pater is liquid gold.
We can finally replenish the wine racks and cellars, and what better way to do that than with some unbeatable wine specials?
Planning a future trip does wonders for the pandemic blues, and planning one centred around wine really lifts the mood. There’s also a great option close to home.
In an open letter to President Ramaphosa, key players in the wine industry have said that it won’t survive if the ban on sales and onsite consumption of alcohol continues.
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.
Through online courses, at-home tastings, and online shopping, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way that we enjoy wine.
A team of experts ranks hundreds of producers and brands, and thousands of individual wines, so cracking a five-star rating is a pretty big deal.
Nothing screams summer quite like sipping on a glass of wine while taking in a spectacular view.
There’s a wine that we have a particular fondness for here at 2OV, and it just took home a rather prestigious award.
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.
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.