This year’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect excuse to dress up and get stuck into some quality wine.
There’s a special irony in packing two bottles of South African rosé for a trip to Provence – the rosé capital of the world.
It’s no secret that the Cape boasts some of the most beautiful Winelands in the world, but it never hurts to read more glowing praise from abroad.
Some lucky diners were accidentally given a very expensive bottle of wine, although the restaurant in question handled the situation rather well.
We know we’re a thirsty bunch, but how does South Africa shape up against the world’s biggest wine-producing countries? There’s good news and bad news.
It doesn’t get much better than a day out in Franschhoek, which is why wine lovers are looking forward to the end of the month.
With the conditions at the bottom of the ocean being somewhat optimal for fine wine and champagne storage, coupled with the frequency of these stories, one almost gets the feeling like they may have been planned.
Just as you’ve gained enough confidence to simply say, “I don’t know much about wine, but I love this”; along comes wine pairing.
A farm in Stellenbosch has become the battleground for a political fight over who has the right to claim ownership of land in the area.
Fridays are for making bad life decisions, like drinking the wrong alcohol first and worsening your hangover. So, what’s the correct way to go about getting hammered?
Julius and his pals held their gala dinner on Friday night, and all the bigwigs were in attendance. Looks like there was some mixed messaging about the wines, though.
The Franschhoek Uncorked wine festival, happening this weekend, is looking even bigger and better than before. Here’s what to look out for.
Ever arrived empty handed to a dinner party? Ever wanted to throw or attend that last minute braai, but the shops are closed? There’s an app for that.
Wine aficionados flock from around the world to sample the Western Cape’s wines, and we have much to boast about. Hold off on the snob comments for now.
It’s all fun and games exploring the vineyards, but much of a wine farm’s magic happens in the cellars. Some even have massive underground tunnels.
As a proud South African wine consumer, it’s important to know what’s out there, especially if you’re looking to invest in something local.
It’s no secret that the Western Cape’s water crisis has made life tough for farmers, but what do the experts have to say about our wine industry?
Showcasing Model Eleven at this year’s CES, Coravin has gone fully automatic with their latest gadget. Might just be worth the investment.
A while back we heard about something we dubbed ‘The Treasure Chest’, and naturally Seth was very excited. Our goodies have arrived so let’s get stuck in.
Fancy treating yourself to a little fine bubbly, but tired of forking out top dollar? SodaStream reckons they’ve solved the problem, although we have our doubts.
No one wants to start thinking about next year already, but these tiny pearls of wisdom will definitely help you prep for what’s to come.
We all like a good deal when it comes to wine, but stump up less than R50 for a bottle and you’ll be faced with a few dilemmas.
Here are a few of our favourite wines, so that next time you have to choose a bottle of wine you’ll know exactly which to pluck off the shelf.
With the right equipment and a little imagination, one can make wine just about anywhere. Here are five of the most intriguing wineries from across the globe.
Controversial? Look, I’m sure that headline may well get your goat, but we don’t need our own personal opinion to back this one up.
Ever wondered why your wine doesn’t taste like quite as delightful as it should? It could come down to the way you are holding it, so time to level up.
When you win South African Winery of the Year you get certain bragging rights, and I think we all deserve a glass or three of the good stuff this week.
I’m getting more and more into wine as I get “older” – which means headlines like this make me quite jumpy. What’s next – a global cigar shortage?
Reading about how to pair wine with a food can sometimes go over your head, but this simple guide from a local expert should do the trick.
Sometimes you want to be in the know to enjoy your meal, and sometimes you want to impress. With a few simple tips, turns out you can do both.