The South African wine grape harvest 2019 has hit a record low, largely due to the preceding drought and fluctuating weather conditions during the season. Winemakers are, however, positive about the quality of this yea
The South African wine industry has entered a new phase of repositioning, consolidation and reinvestment. Climate change, shifts in production and demand and financial pressures have led to the industry becoming smaller and required producers and w
Except for those who are really adventurous, many of us have some kind of fear for the unknown. And when the unknown comes across as exclusive rather than endearing, it can intimidate us even more. Wine can be like this.
For us who
The eighth annual Cabernet Sauvignon Report sponsored by multinational financial services company Prescient is now out.
94 entries were received from 76 producers and these were tasted blind (labels out of sight) by the three-perso
The Mulderbosch Cabernet Franc 2015 and 2016 was rated among South Africa’s top six Cabernet Francs in the recent Cabernet Franc Challenge.
Celebrated at an awards function in Franschhoek on Tuesday 16 April, Adam Mason took to the
Klein Constantia Wines to be served at 'Mandela 100 years' Gala Celebration in Washington D.C
As a proud supporter of the Mandela 100 Years campaign, Klein Constantia is delighted that its wines will be served at the Mandela 100th
Klein Constantia is incredibly proud to be sponsors of the ‘Mandela 100 years’ gala dinner in Washington DC – a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Mandela’s birth & the 25th anniversary of the 1st democratic elections in South Africa.
I am a total sucker for sweet wines. Add a touch of Botrytis Cinerea to a Riesling grape and you have me captured. De Wetshof Wine Estate in the Robertson Wine Appellation is well known for its superb Chardonnays, a Pinot Noir and one or two other
If you are in the business of producing or selling a value-adding product, the brand is a most important thing. We all try to take the commodity and make something special and unique, something that has a better perceived value