“When you taste a new-vintage Sauvignon Blanc like this, you know why this variety is the favourite white wine among South African consumers,” says Louw. “Clean and fresh, very drinkable with just enough sophistication on the palate to convince wine-lovers that their drink of choice is the right one.” Thys Louw
Pinotage is South Africa’s national red grape, but it is constantly fighting a bad ass reputation. Among wine circles, this cultivar gets a lot of flack, often being targeted as a wine that has unattractive varnishy, synthetic aromas such as burnt rubber or even bonfire (think smoke taint that isn’t good). Not too long ago, we went to visit Beyerskloof – the unabashed home of Pinotage (if you’ve never heard of Pinotage, we wrote all about the variety here), to taste for ourselves.
Results of the third annual Wine Label Design Awards proudly sponsored by self-adhesive label supplier Rotolabel were announced on Wednesday 29 March at the Cape Town Hotel School.
Celebrate the magic of Chenin Blanc under a full moon at The Grand Africa Cafe & Beach on 11 April 2017.
The Cape Wine Lovers' Society visits Ken Forrester on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains to taste their top red and white wines.
There are parts of the South African winescape that for various reasons dominate particular categories. Calitzdorp is the Port capital and the Breede River Valley districts of Breedekloof, Robertson and Worcester are where most of the fortified Muscat champions are based. However, there is always an exception ...
The latest offering to emerge from the Anthonij Rupert Tasting Room is guaranteed to get your taste buds tickling with delight, as the L’Ormarins MCC and nougat pairing takes bubbly enjoyment to the next level.
A total of 17 chardonnays made the list of the world's best chardonnays for under £20 of which 5 are from South Africa.