Winter is a time for red wine. While Stellenbosch is the heartland of the country’s icon reds, it is wine from the pioneering Simonsig Estate that shines among the brightest of these expressions.
Leading the way since its conception is the Simo
The Ken Forrester Old Vines Reserve Chenin Blanc 2021 was awarded a Best in Show Award at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards, cementing Forrester’s reputation as the pioneering leader of Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc.
Almost three decades since Ke
In viniculture, blends are commonplace. In fact, almost all wines are blends in some way or another.
Blends can range from wines combined from different barrels, grapes from different vineyards or vineyard blocks, and – of course – different va
WWF South Africa is delighted to announce that five more wine farms have been welcomed into its prestigious Conservation Champion programme, bringing to 55 the total number of WWF Conservation Champions in the Cape Winelands, which overlaps two major g
During the vineyard dormant period, it is important to keep a keen eye out for disease, pests, and maintenance needs, this requires a combination of responsiveness and strategic planning.
Post-harvest disease management is key to the ongoing he
Once the harvest is complete it is tempting to forget about the vineyard and focus on making wine, however, this time is exceptionally important for the vines and future vintages. The period in focus is after the ripe fruits have been harvested and bef
De Grendel’s 2022 harvest has set a record for the largest intake to date but, more than quantity, it is the early signs of excellent quality that have the De Grendel winemaking team in optimistic spirits about the new vintage.
With De Grendel
Tokara has won international acclaim with its handcrafted XO Potstill Brandy bringing home a second Brandy Masters Gold Medal.
Tokara, the prestigious family-owned wine estate in Stellenbosch, has won international acclaim once again with its l
Johann and Peter de Wet, third generation owners of De Wetshof Estate in Robertson, didn't acquire an approach to sustainability on their family farm, they were born with it.
Danie de Wet, who made De Wetshof the first wine estate in the Robert