Yvette van der Merwe is the president of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine and executive manager of SAWIS. The South African wine industry celebrated a historic moment as Yvette van der ...

The winter conditions were superb, with higher-than- normal rainfall boosting groundwater levels. The cool season and moderate weather significantly slowed down the ripening process. As a result, the ...

The Criadera imparts the delicate and typical flor yeastiness while the Solera ensures a smooth, full character with a pleasant, nutty flavour which finishes with a hint of dryness on the aftertaste.

100 Reserve 8 year old vintage brandy is twice distilled and matured for exactly 100 months in Limosin Oak, resulting in a well rounded taste that is rich and mellow on the palate. 100 Reserve was ...

in the vineyard : The grapes for this wine come from the Stellenbosch and Durbanville regions. about the harvest: The vineyards crop at between 8 and 12 t/ha. The grapes were handpicked at optimal ...

This legendary wine is the first made by Thys Louw after joining father Tienie on the Diemersdal. The fledgling young winemaker was only given access to eight rows of vines within a premium Sauvignon ...

with a touch of toffee apple and traces of tobacco and spice offered by the toasting of the oak. Palate: An elegant yet full-bodied dry red wine which exhibits flavours of blackberry, mulberry and ...

This famous red blend shows aromatic layers of fresh red fruit, cassis and pencil shavings with undertones of tobacco and dark chocolate. The palate is elegant and soft with nuances of cedary oak and ...

The Fat Bastard Chardonnay was made from specially selected grapes from our ripe harvest resulting in a wine which displays intense fruit flavour and character. about the harvest: All fruit was ...

in the vineyard : Our Gewürztraminer vines are planted in Karoo soils on well-drained mountain slopes. Vines are planted from North West to South East to utilize the prevailing sea breeze. The sea ...

Elgin. Highly exposed to wind and with medium vigour it fits perfectly for this clone. Winemaker uses CY 277 (MCC clone) which is mostly used in SA for MCC, specifically for Chardonnay for its high ...

100 % unwooded dry red wine; classic red berry fruit and cherries with a hint of spice. Rich soft mouthfeel and fresh finish. Typical aromas of Grenache noir - red fruits and black cherry but also a ...