Wine of Origin: Constantia Winemaker: JD Pretorius Background: After a stint of 18 years as Chef at Catharina’s Restaurant, Garth Almazan, has packed his bags to embark on a new venture in Paternoster. Last week Steenberg’s general manager, John Loubser, welcomed their new Executive Chef at Catharina’s,...
This month we look forward to welcoming you to our Winter Warmer Wine Festival at Lifestyles on Kloof, Cape Town on the 12th August from 16.00 - 20.00...
Winery location: Stellenbosch Wine of Origin: Simonsberg Winemaker: Debbie Thompson Cellarmaster: Johan Malan Background: Simonsig is a well-established winery on the outskirts of Stellenbosch and since 1968 has been producing an extensive range of white, red and sparkling wines which over the years has won the hearts of many...
Winery location: Franschhoek Wine of Origin: Franschhoek Winemaker: Karl Lambour Background: The ancient art of making and storing wine thousands of years ago by the Greeks and Romans by using clay pot vessels (amphorae) has been embraced once again by some innovative winemakers who are looking at a...
Winery location: Robertson Wine of Origin: Robertson Winemaker: Peter de Wet Background: De Wetshof Estate, outside Robertson, has its history dating back to 1949 and today under the ownership of larger than life wine personality Danie de Wet and his sons Peter and Johann, they are undoubtedly one...
Michael Olivier, author of Michael Olivier a restaurateur remembers, and his excellent food and wine website www.michaelolivier.co.za, offers us his recipe for his Christmas in July Pudding. This is a classical old family recipe which was known as Aunt Marge’s last minute Christmas Pudding, perfect ending for your Christmas in...
Winery location: Paarl Winemaker: Alicia Rechner Background: This year Backsberg Estate Cellars proudly celebrates 100 years of existence and it wasn’t an easy ride as a few of us learnt from the speeches given at the recently held Centenary lunch! Started in 1916 by Charles Back, a...
Wine of Origin: Constantia Winemaker: Boela Gerber Background: Winemag.co.za with sponsorship from global investment advisory company, RisCura, have an annual competition honouring top Cape Bordeaux style reds called the RisCura Red Hot Wine Awards. 2016 saw 59 entries from 46 producers which is slightly down on the...
Last month lovers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir enjoyed our Celebration held at The Vineyard Hotel which proved once again that we have the right formula for successful wine events! We would like to thank all of you who attended and also the participating wine...
Wine of Origin: Coastal Winery Location: Suider-Paarl Cellarmaster: Anthony de Jager Background: Mention the name Fairview and immediately wine folk think of their excellent range of both popular easy drinking wines and to the more complex wines within their Limited release and Regional Revival Range. However not only wine...
