Wine
Three Five-Star Ratings That Stand Out From The Latest Platter’s Wine Guide
13 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A team of experts ranks hundreds of producers and brands, and thousands of individual wines, so cracking a five-star rating is a pretty big deal.
Three Stunning Wine Farms Worth Visiting This Summer
05 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Nothing screams summer quite like sipping on a glass of wine while taking in a spectacular view.
Jeroboams And Balthazars – The Idiot’s Guide To Big Wine Bottle Sizes
22 Oct 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I have taken it upon myself to learn the different wine bottle size names, and then to deliver it here, for general knowledge hunters and posterity.
Big Winners From The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2020
06 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s a wine that we have a particular fondness for here at 2OV, and it just took home a rather prestigious award.
An Idiot’s Guide To Reading A Wine Label
29 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Facing a wall of unfamiliar wine bottles can frustrate even the most worldly consumer. Thankfully, there’s a simple way to make things a little easier.
Steak And Syrah – Win Cases Of Wine And Celebrate Heritage Month
11 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
National Heritage Day is almost upon us, and if you like your steak with fine wine, there’s a competition with your name on it.
Our Top Five Favourite Ways To Open Wine Without A Bottle Opener
27 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There are few things worse than hankering for a glass of wine, before realising that you have no idea where the corkscrew is.
Level 2 Euphoria: How To Get The Rupert Wines Optima (2016) For R183, Before The Public Even Sees It
19 Aug 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’m not a ‘member’ of many loyalty programs. I’m still wondering what the whole Woolies MySchool thing is all about. Do I just keep swiping? Until when? And yes, packets please – I left my bags at home.
SA Wine Industry Headed For Jobs “Bloodbath”
18 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You never, ever want to read the words “jobs” and “bloodbath” in the same sentence, but these are the times in which we live.
Fans Of Italy Will Love This Superb ‘Survival Box’
17 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We may not be able to holiday in Italy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some of the country’s finest treats.
Two Cracking Winter Recipes That Will Hit The Spot
27 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Live your best winter life with two incredibly decadent recipes involving lamb shanks and short ribs. Need I say more?
The Latest Proposal Regarding Restaurants And The Liquor Ban
07 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Restaurateurs have proposed a solution that would allow them to sell alcohol to sit-down customers when they order a meal.
Two Superb Winter Wine Specials With Free Nationwide Delivery
06 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ll have to give the Franschhoek Bastille Festival a miss this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t drink some damn good wine.
Top Cape Winemakers Team Up For Unique Collector’s Edition
18 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You can’t go on a tour of the Winelands at present, but thanks to a partnership between some of the Cape’s top winemakers, we can enjoy a taste tour at home.
Nail The Perfect Father’s Day Gift – Six Bottles For R950
10 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
With Father’s Day looming, and Mother’s Day already passed, put down the ‘best dad’ mug and pay attention if you really want to treat your folks.
Better Be Quick If You Want To Take Advantage Of This Red Wine Special
15 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re heading into the winter months, which is when quality red wine really earns its stripes. There’s no harm in sorting out what you’ll be drinking ahead of time.
Wine Lovers Are In For A Treat With 2020 Vintage
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
All signs point to an “exceptional 2020 vintage”, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
SAB Reckons This Will Change The Government’s Mind About Booze Sales
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SAB has outlined a bid to allow for the sale of alcohol, in a series of proposals submitted to President Ramaphosa.
Now Is The Time To Win A Wine Hamper Worth R2 550
24 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Do you know what will significantly improve your evenings during lockdown? Winning an Anthonij Rupert Wyne Cape of Good Hope hamper.
Red Wine Flows From The Taps In Italy [Video]
12 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The residents of Settecani, a small town in Italy, turned on their taps to find red wine pouring out of the pipes.
Another Glowing Review For Revered Cape Winelands Tapas Restaurant
06 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Go on. Treat yo’self to excellent wine, incomparable views, and some of the best tapas this side of the Sahara.
It’s Worth Trying The FT’s Advice On How To Never Have A Hangover
03 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that it’s possible to have a few glasses of wine without worrying about the hangover? Let’s read some wise words on the subject.
The Most Expensive Wine In The World Is Served By Teaspoon
13 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A wine being sold in Hungary is so expensive and so sweet that tastings happen using a teaspoon. So how can it justify the price tag?
Wine Fundis Should Look Out For These Five Changes In 2020
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Serious global concern about the effect of climate change on wine has sparked some creativity in the industry, and wine may never be the same again.
Somerset West Has Never Seen Anything Quite Like ‘Somerset Fresh’
21 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Most of my dealings with Somerset West involve traffic and an increase in blood pressure, but this will be completely different.
Tasting Notes From That 120-Year-Old Champagne They Found Buried Underground
20 Nov 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
If it wasn’t enough of a moment finding a stash of almost 120-year-old champagne buried underground, a bunch of wine connoisseurs gave it official tasting notes.
Latest Glowing Review Of Our Winelands Comes Via Canada
14 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A prominent Canadian travel site recently published a wonderful article singing the praises of our very own Cape Winelands.
Five Basic Principles That Many Wine Drinkers Get Wrong
30 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You don’t need to be a sommelier, but nobody wants to be accused of drinking wine like a noob. Here are some basic principles to work on.
Drink These Three Wines And You’ll Be A Better Person
03 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that you could drink excellent wine and make a difference while you’re at it? Well, you can, and you should.
One Franschhoek Wine Event You Don’t Want To Miss Out On
27 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Drink fine wine and dance the night away at the sixth annual Protea Party, taking place next month in Franschhoek.
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