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Getting to know Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned grape variety which originates from the Bordeaux region of France. The grape gets its name from the French word sauvage (“wild”) and blanc (“white”) due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France


Mulderbosch MCC, A Creative Celebration In Bubbles

Throughout history the delicate bubbles of sparkling wine inspired humans to greatness. Though the French first created it in the eponymous region of Champagne, most wine producing countries have managed to create equality in bubbles: Prosecco, Cava, S


De Grendel Triumphs at the China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018

De Grendel has proudly won at the most influential wine and spirits awards in the world – CWSA – China Wine and Spirits Awards. Winning a Gold and Double Gold CWSA medal is the ultimate seal of approval in China – soon to be largest wine and spirits ma


De Wetshof Shows that Old Class at SA Young Wine Show

A site-specific wooded Chardonnay from De Wetshof Wine Estate in Robertson won this year’s Johann Graue Trophy for the National Champion Chardonnay at the South African National Young Wine Show. This year’s competition attracted 1 680 entries from wine


Winter pruning

During the winter months, before the new growth starts, one of the most laborious and important activities in the vineyard is winter pruning. Mature vines left unpruned can become a tangled mass of growth, with grapes vying for sunlight and space, with


The Sommelier Selection 2018 Competition Results

The results of the Sommelier Selection 2018 competition were announced on the 26th July 2018. This wine competition is unique being the only one in South Africa that is judged by a panel of top local sommeliers. 

Shortlist of 2018 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Finalists Announced

The judging is complete, preparations for the awards function at Cavalli Estate in Somerset West on 15 August are in full swing and wine lovers are looking forward to seeing which of their favourites among the Top 20 finalists are considered by the pan