Drink like Royalty!
The wine list includes Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2018 and Chateau Lynch Bages, Pauillac 2000.
Wine Duty Rates to rise in February
In February next year the new duty rates on wine will come in to force
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.
Red Wine Headaches
Have you ever experienced a pounding headache after enjoying a glass of red wine? You're not alone. Many people have reported this phenomenon, often referred to as "red wine headaches." But what exactly causes these headaches? Recent research suggests that an otherwise-healthy antioxidant found in red wine may be the culprit. In this blog post, we'll explore the science behind red wine headaches and why some bottles are more likely to trigger them than others.
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.
Taylor's Very Very Old Coronation Tawny Port Limited Edition
To mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on 6th May, 2023, Taylor’s has set aside a very limited amount of Very Very Old Tawny Port to be bottled as a commemorative limited edition.
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!
Fromm Pinot Noir 2017
The Fromm Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 has now been ageing in our stores for over 3 years. This wine is their go to Pinot Noir, still with only a couple of hundred cases produced each year but in larger quantities than their tiny block Pinot production of only a few barrels.
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.