FAT bastard wines are ‘tickled pink’ that their well-loved FAT bastard Rosé is honoured a Double Gold medal, for the second year in a row, at the 2020 Rosé Rocks competition. Rosé Rocks is South Africa’s first dedicated rosé wine competition which seeks to recognise excellence in rosé winemaking and promote the SA Rosé category. “Rosé is still one of […]
Simon van der Stel, the second governor of the Cape founded the town of Stellenbosch in 1679. Today, this historic university town is the most famous wine region in South Africa. Here are eight reasons why you should add the City of Oaks to your bucket list. The Biggest and Oldest Wine Route in South Africa The Stellenbosch Wine Route […]
Celebrate World Egg Day on Friday, 9 October with Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin and her famous Eggs Benedict breakfasts at Steenberg’s beloved Bistro Sixteen82 and Tryn restaurants. From juicy pork belly to cured rainbow trout and exotic mushrooms topped with her legendary Hollandaise sauce, let Chef Kerry’s signature twists to this breakfast classic tantalise your taste buds. Paired with a […]
Hellllooooo my boozy loving darlings! Today you are in for an absolute treat! I know… I know… it has been like forever since I shared a boozy recipe with you guys, and for that I do apologise. But as they say: “all good things are to those who wait!” And today you are richly rewarded! This recipe you will absolutely […]
Wide-open spaces are a great place to decompress after months of lockdown, and Knorhoek ticks all the boxes for the perfect country escape. Situated in the Knorhoek Valley just outside Stellenbosch next to Quoin Rock Wine Estate, easy accessibility makes this working farm the perfect choice for family outings. The allure of delicious farm-to-table dishes, and top Simonsberg wines are […]
Journey’s End Vineyards has launched The Journey’s End Foundation, the latest community project from the Stellenbosch based winery. Set up as an NGO, Rollo Gabb, MD, and his team have established the Foundation to tackle hunger and extreme poverty in the Helderberg Region of Stellenbosch – largely as a result of Covid-19. The Journey’s End Foundation has set up a […]
With heritage month around the corner, Anthonij Rupert Wyne invites South Africans to take one of our country’s best-loved pastimes to a new level. As close friends and family gather around the fire, open a bottle of Cape of Good Hope’s Riebeeksrivier Syrah 2015, and make your braai outstanding with the perfect pairing of steak and Syrah. Whether it’s grilled […]
Not only do we celebrate International Pinot Noir Day on the 18th, but we also raise a glass to wine sales resuming on the same day. Although your wine supplies might be looking a bit sad at the moment, it’s not long before you will be able to restock them with Elgin Ridge Wines’ 282 Pinot Noir (the name given […]
One of South Africa’s favourites, Four Cousins, now conveniently offers its range of popular single cultivar wines all under one label. Fresh from a revamp and re-shuffle, the excellent range made by Four Cousins has banded together as the Four Cousins Collection. This exciting development comprises the same great wines (with an exciting extra or two), made by the same […]
In these tumultuous times, TOPS at SPAR Wine Show, remains 100% dedicated to keeping the conversation around local wine alive! During the first stages of lockdown, South Africa’s largest and most loved travelling wine show partnered with South Africa’s top wine educator, Cathy Marston, to create two accessible, fun, interactive online courses for the wine-curious. They were so well-received that […]
