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INTRODUCTION A unique initiative, the Old Vine Project (OVP) that aims to preserve old vines in South Africa, is yielding huge results. The project was launched by consultant vineyard manager, Rosa Kr

Looking for exceptional red wines that deliver real character, depth, and value? South African red wines are some of the most exciting bottles you can add to your collection right now. While they are

If you’ve been sticking to familiar names like Napa, Bordeaux, or Tuscany, it might be time to uncork something a little different, but just as world-class. South Africa, with its 360+ years of winema

INTRODUCTION South Africa boasts a centuries-old wine heritage that dates back to the 17th century when Dutch settlers first planted vineyards in the Cape. Over time, this industry has evolved, gainin

From Tuscany to the Cape: A Tale of Two Wine Obsessions Clara did not plan to become an Italian wine person. It happened the way most genuine obsessions do -- accidentally, on holiday, over a meal she

IS IT POSSIBLE TO PIN DOWN THE TOP 10 SOUTH AFRICAN CHARDONNAY WINES? Unsurprisingly, online searches for the best South African Chardonnay wines have climbed steadily in recent years. In stock tradin

For many wine lovers, the name Uva Mira is synonymous with some of South Africa's most acclaimed Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc wines. Perched high on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains, the est

INTRODUCTION It’s true; Wine Internet’s biggest question when it comes to the world’s latest Rugby World Cup Champion nation is: what is the most famous wine in South Africa? You needn’t look far for

Pour a glass of Waterford's The Jem and give it ten minutes. What opens up is not a simple wine doing a simple thing. Dark cherry and plum on the nose, clove spice underneath, crushed violets cutting

In the last two decades, South African wines have moved from emerging curiosity to serious contenders at the world’s most influential wine competitions. Medals and high scores from global panels now s

Rob keeps a bottle of Vin de Constance in every cellar he has ever owned. Not because anyone told him to, and not because a critic handed it a score that made him pay attention. He found it the way m

A Dramatic Fall Wine Club Pairing for Kruger Family Wines ‘Karoo’ Syrah 2023 Some wines feel as if they could only come from one place. Kruger Family Wines ‘Karoo’ Syrah 2023 is one of them. Grown i

There's a particular quality to the Pierre Jourdan Blanc de Blancs that stops people mid-sip. Fresh lime and toasted citrus on the nose, a creamy mid-palate that builds slowly, a finish that lingers w

Why Serious Cabernet Collectors Are Paying Attention to Stellenbosch For a long time, collectors looking for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon focused almost exclusively on Bordeaux and Napa Valley. But

The honest answer is that a custom wine cellar can cost anywhere from the price of a modest room renovation to considerably more than a luxury kitchen. The useful answer begins by defining what you ar

INTRODUCTION Eventually all wine collectors converge on the same truth: the need to organize and catalogue a wine collection. The realization almost always dawns, slowly and soon after the seed of int