
Category: Featured Wines

Crafting Excellence: An Overview of Optima 2020 Anthonij Rupert Wyne, renowned for its commitment to exceptional winemaking, proudly presents the Optima 2020—a wine that epitomizes quality, sophistication, and the artistry […]
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Six Dogs Red Chenin is a newly released wine on the market – a white wine, but it’s red. Six Dogs Distillery is certainly not new to bringing out the […]
Read More Six Dogs Red Chenin: The Wine That Defies Convention
Six Dogs Red Chenin: The Wine That Defies Convention

This exquisite bottle of Ultimate Provence Rose wine from France is now available in South Africa from retailers like Norman Goodfellows. Ultimate Provence – otherwise known as “UP” – is […]
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Ultimate Provence Rose Wine from France now in SA

Stellenbosch is the reigning region for Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa, so when I was able to taste the new Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, I was excited. At […]
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Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

After recently attending an Italian wine showcase, I noticed that the Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2020 contains two popular Italian varietals – Sangiovese & Nebbiolo. With Italian wine imports to South […]
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Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2020

Middelvlei Unoaked Chardonnay is a classic to keep on your wine rack for those alfresco sushi afternoons. 26 May was Chardonnay day, and although I don’t always agree with international […]
Read More May was the perfect month for Middelvlei Unoaked Chardonnay
May was the perfect month for Middelvlei Unoaked Chardonnay

As we all know, pairing wine with the right food is important but have you ever considered that the perfume you or those around you wear can influence wine enjoyment? […]
Read More Trying a Roodeberg Wine and Perfume Pairing
Trying a Roodeberg Wine and Perfume Pairing

I received two bottles of the newly released Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon for Valentine’s day. I absolutely love a good Cab from Stellenbosch and was excited to try this one as […]
Read More Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a sweet love story behind it
Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a sweet love story behind it

I had the privilege of tasting one of the world’s top 12 Sauvignon Blanc as awarded at the 2021’s Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters hosted by The Drinks Business. Congratulations to […]
Read More Tasting one of the world’s top 12 Sauvignon Blanc – The Tangram by Durbanville Hills
Tasting one of the world’s top 12 Sauvignon Blanc – The Tangram by Durbanville Hills

Summer calls for a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc like the Tokara Sauvignon Blanc 2021 vintage. This deliciously vibrant Sauvignon Blanc tastes of fresh green apples, delicate black currant leaf […]
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Tokara Sauvignon Blanc 2021

It’s quite rare that I ever come across a white blend, it’s not a very popular wine choice for most, so when I heard that Glen Carlo has launched a […]
Read More Glen Carlou releases its first vintage Collection White Blend 2020
Glen Carlou releases its first vintage Collection White Blend 2020

Leopard’s Leap Wines has launched a new low alcohol wine called Chescato and I think the name is quite cute! The wine is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Moscato… […]
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Leopard’s Leap launches new low alcohol wine called Chescato

Survivor Wines has launched a new Swartland Syrah. It’s a 2019 vintage boasting a beautiful label – a tribute to the feisty Nguni cow that stands proud on every bottle. […]
Read More NEW: Survivor Wines Swartland Syrah has all the South African feels
NEW: Survivor Wines Swartland Syrah has all the South African feels

Nuy Winery bottled their first merlot and I got to taste it recently. At only R72 a bottle, it offers great value, a wine that you can buy cases of […]
Read More Nuy Winery Merlot 2018 is a Delicious Everyday Wine
Nuy Winery Merlot 2018 is a Delicious Everyday Wine

I’m a huge fan of Middelvlei Free-Run Pinotage! Not only is this farm family-run and has the most amazing boerebraai, but they also use 100% free-run juice to make this […]
Read More Middelvlei Free-Run Pinotage is all you need this Winter