Don’t Miss Out On This Anthonij Rupert Wyne x DAWN Dinner Experience In Stellies Tonight Only

Book for this intimate evening of bold flavours, rare wines, and meaningful conversation, all shared around one communal table in the heart of Stellenbosch.
Relish In A Symphony Of Tasting Experiences At Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate In Franschhoek

At Anthonij Rupert Wine Franschhoek, every tasting is a voyage through history, craftsmanship, and culinary artistry, where fine wines and gourmet pairings elevate the senses in an unforgettable symphony of flavour.
Celebrate National Shiraz Day From August 21 With The Best Franschhoek Wine Tasting

Now this is how you celebrate South Africa’s National Shiraz Day tomorrow!
You’re Going To Want To Get On Board This Historic Train Ride Through A Scenic Robertson Wine Valley

This exceptional blend of wine tasting, breathtaking scenery, and vintage rail travel creates an unforgettable adventure for both wine lovers and railway enthusiasts.
Don’t Miss The Shiraz, Charcuterie And Cheese Festival At Anthonij Rupert Wine In Franschhoek This Weekend

Our favourite red wine event, the Shiraz, Charcuterie and Cheese Festival, returns to Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek this Saturday, 25 May.
Former Server Reveals Real Reason You’re Offered A Small Taste When Ordering Wine

While many Saffas are pretty wine literate, some folks might not know why a server pours a little tasting before giving you a full glass.
Last Chance To Experience Seven Days Of Shiraz And Venison At Anthonij Rupert Wyne

If slow braised venison, and Springbok loin with soft parmesan polenta sounds like a good Saturday or Sunday afternoon, you will have to be quick to make a reservation.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Blind Ambition

‘Blind Ambition’ is a stirring and entertaining documentary about four sommeliers who combine their forces to form Zimbabwe’s first national wine-tasting team.
Remember These Five Tips For Your Next Wine Tasting

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.
A Sunday In The Winelands Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This

Forget about any Sunday blues, head to the Cape Winelands, and finish your weekend off right.
Simple Tips From Sommeliers To Get The Most Out Of Your Wine

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.
We’re In For A Cracking 2021 Wine Harvest

Thanks to cool temperatures, unusually high rainfall, and a late harvest, this year’s wine will be of “exceptional” quality.
Consider The Ideal Franschhoek Wine Farm Day Out Sorted

Out of ideas for what to do this weekend? How about an excellent brekkie, some wine tasting, and an out of this world lunch?
New Lockdown Restrictions Make Wine Farm Visits Even More Appealing

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.
Three Stunning Wine Farms Worth Visiting This Summer

Nothing screams summer quite like sipping on a glass of wine while taking in a spectacular view.
Five Basic Principles That Many Wine Drinkers Get Wrong

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.
Six Chefs And 30 Wines – Cape Town’s Latest Foodie Extravaganza

Food and wine connoisseurs in Cape Town are gearing up for Noble Vice, an all-inclusive and unrivalled tasting experience headed our way.
There’s A Real Treat For Franschhoek Wine Lovers Later This Month

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.
This Year’s Franschhoek Uncorked Wine Festival Has A Few Surprises

The Franschhoek Uncorked wine festival, happening this weekend, is looking even bigger and better than before. Here’s what to look out for.
This Is Why You Should Celebrate Bastille Day This Month

Everyone remembers their 21st birthday, right? No? It was probably because it was THAT big a party and this year the Bastille Festival is celebrating its 21st… Things are going be unmissable and wild!
40% off 5-Star Lodge

Time to put the laptop down and tackle winter head-on. ..
This New South African Tourism Video Might Make You Cry [Video]

Everyone needs a little bit of warm fuzzy national love… yes, even you sharp-minded cynics! We LOVE this clip and you will too….
A Foolproof Guide To Starting Your Own Wine Tasting Club

Need a little help? Hosting a wine tasting club isn’t always the easiest thing to do, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience with the theme. Wine Tasting is becoming a little bit of thing lately, so we thought we’d equip you with the knowledge that you’ll need to pull off hosting a wine tasting club succesfully. […]
Today You’ll Learn – How A Wine Judging Panel Works

Wine judging is a strange endeavor. As weird, I imagine, as the judging at country fairs of jams, tarts, cakes, flower arrangements, and whatever other product of pastoral hobbies are put forward.
A Trip Into The Swartland
This is the first in what I hope to be a fairly regular column that offers you a guide to a day or two out in the wine lands. I, your strong livered, hard-of-constitution wine reporter will plan a weekend trip for you; giving all the directions, the best places to eat and sleep, and, of course, the best wine farms to stop at. I thought I would start with the Swartland.