Chenin Blanc: The Cape’s Unsung Grape
Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted grape varietal in South Africa. There are just under 19,000 hectares of the vine rooted, accounting for around …
Posts tagged western cape
Nitida: Wine Gone Wild
I have a very love-hate relationship with Sauvignon Blanc. It’s mostly 90% hate- 10% love. I’ve been scarred by warm and pungent New Zealand “plonks” …
Cabernet Franc: Varietal of the Future?
Cabernet Franc is a tricky wine. From anecdotal evidence, one either loves it or hates it, having been scarred by bad ones. I am in …
A Brief History of South African Wine
September 24 is Braai Day here in South Africa. Translated simply, a Braai is SA speak for a BBQ and might just be the most important …
Pretty in Pink – Why You Should Take Note of Rosé
Rosé has got an image problem. Many estates don’t produce one. In non wine growing countries, it is associated with the sickly sweet cheapies shipped in …
Community Chest Carnival: Culture, Cuisine, and Oodles of Cool
Cape Town is comprised of many things – high-rise buildings, picturesque beaches, majestic mountains, mysterious forests, fluffy penguins, wild baboons, snazzy Ferraris, and run-down minibus …
Featured Artist: Takura Chadoka from Zimbabwe
Drive from Cape Town to Somerset West and after Gordon’s Bay a string of little hamlets lines the winding coast all the way to Hermanus …