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THERE is  much to love about Groote Post's Seasalter 2020, a West Coast story in a bottle: the elegance and purity of fruit, vibrant acidity, oyster shell minerality and saline finish, so typical of Sauvignons from the unique maritime cool-climate Darling Hills terroir; the charming name that…
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THE first Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc crafted by cellarmaster Elunda Basson has stepped out in style expressing its timeless elegance with a refined new look. “With the 2020 vintage I am finally able to share my first Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc sporting a brand new elegant look, and I could not be…
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THE recently released Quoin Rock White Blend 2018 is South African’s answer to finding that perfect food wine. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc (92%) and Semillon (8%) delivers on excellent ageing potential of up to 10 years. The grapes harvested from the estate’s vineyards in Stellenbosch, and also…
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ROODEBERG, the cherished wine that has stood the test of time for more than 70 years, is celebrating National Milk Tart day on Saturday, February 27 with a luxurious twist. The traditional milk tart with its familiar sweet crust and creamy custard filling, is an enduring South African favourite…
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CATHARINA, Steenberg Vineyard’s flagship red, has come full circle since its maiden 1997 vintage with the release of the first dedicated Cape Bordeaux blend in almost a decade. Steenberg Catharina 2017 is a pure Constantia blend of Merlot (79%), Petit Verdot (12%), Malbec (5%) and Cabernet…
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WHILE I was unpacking my suitcase at dk villas' cute new little one-bedroom apartment, I pondered on how long we've been using the word "staycation". First of all, the all-knowing Wikipedia says it's a day trip close enough to home without the necessity of overnight accommodation; if that is so,…
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AMID the rapidly changing and increasingly competitive global wine trade, Boland Cellar has been going through a strategic re-gearing process to reposition its stance and range of brands in the international market place. “With this dynamic and challenging reality facing most of South Africa’s…
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GOOD news for environmentally conscious wine-lovers is that South Africa’s Rhino Run Wines are now 100% organic. The change applies across the full, nature-friendly range produced by Van Loveren Vineyards. “Making the change to organic brings Rhino Run in line with its environmental goals,” says…
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HARVEST season at Steenberg Vineyards is a time of celebration especially now that the restrictions on wine sales have been lifted. With the pressing of the new season’s grapes in full swing, guests can share in the harvest bounty with Covid-compliant outdoor taste experiences of freshly picked…
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IT’S been a long and arduous road, what with liquor licence applications and lockdown regulations, but Massimo’s Spiriti Famosi liqueurs are finally available, in 500ml bottles, as well as 200ml bottles in a box of three flavours. “As every family in Italy, we have always done our own limoncello…
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