Rickety Bridge Shiraz 2017
As many visitors to South Africa have, I was tempted into the long driveway into Rickey Bridge on the approach to Franschhoek many years ago.
Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2019
There are a few partnerships in wine that raise an eyebrow or two. From South Africa it would be hard to beat though the longstanding relationship between Anthonij Rupert and Baron Edmond de Rothschild.
CAVALLI WINES APPOINTS ACCOMPLISHED WINEMAKER RIANIE STRYDOM
Cavalli Estate, a renowned producer of exceptional wines, is proud to announce the appointment of Rianie Strydom as the new Head Winemaker.
Pinotage Trio Tasting
We taste three of some of the best Pinotage coming out of South Africa. This indigenous varietal has had plenty of ups and downs over the past few decades, but now seems to be hitting some high notes!
Middelvlei Free Run Pinotage 2018
The history of Pinotage is an interesting one. A cross cultivar of Pinot Noir and Hermitage (now Cinsault) this is where it found it's name of PINO-TAGE, and was developed in South Africa well over 50 years ago.
RAINBOW'S END MYSTICAL CORNER 2019
For anyone who has visited Rainbow’s End in Stellenbosch, they will know just how stunning the valley where it is located is, hard to spot a rainbow there though unless visiting in the SA winter.
Tasting Notes for Asara Cape Fusion 2015
This is a wine bottle where the award stickers over run the actual wine label. Generally I am not a big fan of all this self indulgent fan fair, not to name names but I recently saw a wine bottle proclaiming an award for best wine label!?!