Why do winemakers single out the vine even as they are surrounded by an abundance of alternative fruit options?
For the cold months of June and July, you can cosy up for one of the four hosted dining experiences that will showcase the extraordinary Black Perigord truffles.
The study participants’ consumption of various alcohols – white wine, red wine, beer, and spirits – was monitored and analysed.
Sorry, what is leftover wine? Believe it or not, some people actually stop short of finishing every bottle they open.
It’s always a proud moment when a foreign publication boasts on our behalf about three of the most lekker Cape wines.
Wine tasting is usually a relatively chilled affair, and so it should be, but that doesn’t mean etiquette can be thrown out the window.
Forget about any Sunday blues, head to the Cape Winelands, and finish your weekend off right.
It was Valentine’s Day in 2014, in the beautiful Altima vineyards valley, when the harvest for this special and sumptuous bubbly began.
Whether you’re a wine expert or an amateur imbiber, knowing the details about what you’re sipping on can help you enjoy it just that much more.
Surrounded by the postcard-perfect Groot Drakenstein Mountains, Franschhoek is the perfect spot for your first meal of the day.
Not many local winemakers can boast of having a wine portfolio packed with five-star ratings and a Wine of the Year award.
A wine club is a great way to navigate all of that festive season gifting, with exclusive discount offers and other perks.
Bubbles, delectable little snacks and desserts, stunning views, and a lovely day out is on the cards.
Don’t be that person who leaves organising the year-end function until the last minute.
A research paper has dug deeper into all the ways that a good red wine can make life seem more magical.
It turns out, wine is useful beyond human consumption. It is also used as a sustainable fuel. Although, most of us still just want to drink it.
Fresh off receiving a trio of medals at the 2021 Amorim Cork South Africa Cap Classique Awards, your favourites are now on special.
For those who don’t necessarily need a special occasion to crack open a good bottle, every day is Wine Day. As we tick into September and Spring Day, here’s a pairing for the ages.
We’re due for another week of wet weather and frosty temperatures, which means it’s the perfect time to plan that hearty potjie dish.
According to Wine Spectator, a leading US lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine and wine culture, we are very much spoilt for choice.
Thanks to cool temperatures, unusually high rainfall, and a late harvest, this year’s wine will be of “exceptional” quality.
The Blue Sky Theory centres around one key premise – if you get the chance, go big, which is certainly true in Franschhoek.
The Chenin in the Winelands summer picnic is upon us, but those who are unable to make it shouldn’t wallow in self-pity.
You might not be able to attend a tasting, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a host of other activities to enjoy on your favourite wine farm.
The sale of alcohol from retail outlets is once again restricted to set days and hours during the week, with one notable exception. Hello, wine farms.
Through online courses, at-home tastings, and online shopping, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way that we enjoy wine.
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.
Nothing screams summer quite like sipping on a glass of wine while taking in a spectacular view.
There’s a wine that we have a particular fondness for here at 2OV, and it just took home a rather prestigious award.
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.