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Evolution of Icons

An icon is defined as a person or thing regarded as worthy of veneration.

The story of Graff has unfolded over more than six decades. Renowned for the most fabulous jewels in the world, Graff is driven by the pursuit of craft, a fixation with d

Syrah (and Shiraz) is key to our red wine offerings

The 16th of February is International Syrah Day and at Ken Forrester, Syrah is key to the red wine offerings. This cultivar, also known as Shiraz in other parts of the world, had a mysterious origin story for much of its life and is one of the noble va

The 20 Best Wine Farms in Stellenbosch

There's always a vineyard to be explored...

Stellenbosch is blessed with some of the most spectacular wine farms in the country, indeed the world, offering spellbinding views, scrumptious farm meals, superb wines, fun activities and a fantastic

5 QUESTIONS WITH … Paul Clüver Jnr, Paul Clüver Wines

We chat with a cellar each month about their business, what makes them lie awake at night and what gives them hope “Being more sustainable requires an attitude of sometimes admitting that you may have been wrong in the past and being willing to improve

SA Wine Trailblazer: Matthew Day

Matthew Day is clearly at home on a farm. At the wheel of a drop-top safari vehicle Klein Constantia’s winemaker is taking me on a slow drive around the estate.

The ascents gradually increasing, the views of the Constantia Valley and False Bay

Celebrate the Harvest!

This morning we picked the first grapes for the season and on 2 February, we celebrate SA wine’s 363rd birthday. The 2022 SA harvest is here. It is predicted to be slightly late again and slightly smaller, but I can feel the anticipation. Have you ever

Klein Constantia and the Ode to Silence

Such was his respect and reverence for their wines, Napoleon forced his troops to salute the vines of Gevrey-Chambertin as they marched through Burgundy, en route to a bit of strenuous French dictatorial conquering, violent mayhem and flashy blood-lett

How to know when to harvest?

Harvest season has begun in the Cape Winelands and knowing when to harvest is a fine art. Choosing the perfect moment is a mix of style, balance and wisdom, let’s take a closer look at what makes grapes ready to harvest.

It is useful to know a