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The award winning Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2005 stands up against Laurent Perrier Brut - LP on 'What i drank last night'.
Anthonij Rupert Wines, Guardian Peak and Rust en Vrede all feature in Wine Spectator Insider's "Editor's most exciting new wines"!
On the South African list of Wine Spectator's editor's most exciting new wines are Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc 2007 (92 points), Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (93 points), Guardian Peak Lapa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (92 points), Rust en Vrede Estate 2008 (93 points), Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (92 points) and Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Syrah 2009 (93 points).
Ken Forrester features on CNN's Inside Africa
The Inside Africa show airs on CNN (DSTV Channel 401) on Fridays at 17h30 GMT with repeats at various times on Sat, Sun, Mon and Wed.
Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage 2010 - one of Cathy Marston's 'Twelve Good Wines under R30' on Food24.com.
"If you thought Ken only made Chenin, think again. His Petit Cab/Merlot was just named Best Red Wine of the Year by Robert Parker – beating hundreds of more expensive wines." Cathy rates the Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage 2010 in her list of 12 good wines available for under R30 and goes on to say "This Pinotage is a great summer red because it’s unwooded so is perfect to chill and enjoy over lunch."
Heard all too often - "Are the expensive wines worth their high prices". The team at Wineland tasted 10 of SA's 'Big Buck' reds, click on this link to find out whay they said.
Ken Forrester Petit Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010 gets the double thumbs up on Robert Parker's Wine Advocate website.
Ken Forrester Petit Cabernet / Merlot 2010 awarded 90 points and Best Red Wine of the year by Neal Martin of Robert Parker in his Memorable Wines of the Year 2011. At the end of every year Neal Martin finishes the year off with a roundup of the last twelve months looking through the wine bottle.
We are very excited to welcome the award winning wines of Paul Cluver to our portfolio.
Having planted the first commercial vineyards and having established the first wine cellar in the Elgin Valley, Paul Cluver is known as the pioneer of wine in Elgin. This family owned and family run estate has been instrumental in the success and recognition of this ward as a fine wine producing area. From the onset, Paul Cluver Wines has been determined to refine the art of winemaking. Through science, the most suited varieties have been planted to the most appropriate terroir sites. Through knowledge, passion and trial, the most suited winemaking methods have been applied. This focus has resulted in a range of aromatic whites and elegant Pinot noirs that consistently score well locally and internationally. Mindful of the environment, this wine estate is dedicated to conservation – 50% of the estate has been set aside for conservation into perpetuity. It has been awarded Biodiversity in Wine Champion status and forms part of the Kogelberg Biosphere, a World Heritage site. Awards include Drinks Business Green Awards Lifetime achievement and the Nedbank Green Awards runner-up for Best Practise. Mindful of social responsibility, the family has founded and continues to mentor two schools and the Thandi empowerment project. Recognition includes Drinks Business Ethical Company of the year runner up.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! MAY YOUR GLASS REMAIN CHARGED FOR 2012!!!!!!
Here's to 2012 being a year of fantastic fun with glasses over - flowing with the best of what the vines have given us over the last couple of vintages.
We Wish you a Merry Christmas, We Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you are enjoying a delicious bottle of bubbly in celebration!
