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Louis Roederer | Pursuing perfection for 250 yearsLouis Roederer | Pursuing perfection for 250 years

It’s fashionable for multigenerational family wine enterprises to make a selling point of...

By Michael Fridjhon

09 September 2026

Glen Carlou’s Grand Classique across three vintagesGlen Carlou’s Grand Classique across three vintages

Discover how one classic Bordeaux blend evolves across the 2018, 2021 and 2023...

By Johnnie Calitz

The Seventh Sense | Cederberg Harvest | Part 1The Seventh Sense | Cederberg Harvest | Part 1

This is my story of Cederberg, and of an experience that, at the very least, rewired a...

By Amber-Rose Pretorius

The Seventh Sense | Teen die Hoog Shiraz & Sandpoort Sauvignon Gris | Part 2The Seventh Sense | Teen die Hoog Shiraz & Sandpoort Sauvignon Gris | Part 2

Can I take them all...

By Amber-Rose Pretorius

Boland Cellar Expresso PinotageBoland Cellar Expresso Pinotage

For the wine drinker who has the right glassware at home, but also knows not every good...

By Boland Cellar

The Investec Trophy Wine Show 2026The Investec Trophy Wine Show 2026

Investec Trophy Wine Show celebrates 25 years of excellence in winemaking. Spotlighting...

By Michael Fridjhon

Where Heritage Meets Cool-Climate CraftWhere Heritage Meets Cool-Climate Craft

Steenberg’s 2022 reds make a strong case for Constantia, with two 95-point scores and a...

By Steenberg Vineyards

Stumbling into Treasure | Château Haut-BaillyStumbling into Treasure | Château Haut-Bailly

I was introduced to the wines of Château Haut-Bailly by the late Martin Bamford, who ran...

By Michael Fridjhon

Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day the Steenberg WayCelebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day the Steenberg Way

For the uninitiated, Sauvignon Blanc can easily be written off as...

By Steenberg Vineyards

Crozes-Hermitage: Before Graillot. After Graillot | #PriorNoticeCrozes-Hermitage: Before Graillot. After Graillot | #PriorNotice

It’s hard to believe today, but there was a time when the Crozes-Hermitage appellation...

The surrendered state of ZwartwaterThe surrendered state of Zwartwater

Life is what happens when you’re making other plans, as the John Lennon song...

By Raphaela van Embden

A seventh consecutive crown for Louis RoedererA seventh consecutive crown for Louis Roederer

If you needed a reason to revisit Roederer, this is it. The house has secured its seventh...

By Michael Fridjhon

Interviews

Along the WeskusAlong the Weskus

“Also, the West Coast has the best swear words in all of South Africa.” – Sakkie Mouton....

By Daléne Fourie

15 February 2022

Pilgrim WinesPilgrim Wines

Meet Henry and Riëtte Kotze, 2021’s Platter’s Newcomers of the Year, and WHAT a year to...

By Daléne Fourie

22 October 2021

The Case for Light RedsThe Case for Light Reds

Radford Dale Director of Viticulture and Winemaking Jacques de Klerk tells us what HE...

By Jacques De Klerk

11 December 2019

The ContrarianThe Contrarian

“I’ll never forget it”, says Ian Naudé, “but a few years ago I was battling to sell one...

By James Bisset

21 November 2018

Alex Dale's Guide to BurgundyAlex Dale's Guide to Burgundy

You may ask: “Who is this Alex Dale and what qualifies HIM as our guide to...

By Daléne Fourie

The Long Way HomeThe Long Way Home

“I’m on my way, I’m on my way, I’m on my way, I’m on my way home.” - ‘Marathon’ by the...

By Martin Smith

Opinions

The Trophy Spirits Show brought to you by Investec The Trophy Spirits Show brought to you by Investec

For consumers, the value of a competition like the Trophy Spirits Show, brought to you by...

By Michael Fridjhon

The Changing Face of the Wine IndustryThe Changing Face of the Wine Industry

Two pioneers prove South African winemaking is richer with diversity, heritage and...

By Investec Focus

Uncorking the Economic Impact of SA WineUncorking the Economic Impact of SA Wine

South Africa’s wine industry contributes R56.5 billion annually to the economy and...

By Investec Focus

SA Wine Rises With Relevance and IdentitySA Wine Rises With Relevance and Identity

Judging reforms, old vines and African pride are shaping a distinct global future for...

By Investec Focus

The Art and Science of Fine Wine InvestmentThe art and science of fine wine investment

Experts reveal what makes a wine investable and how to get the most of your passion...

By Investec Focus

On Eight South Africa ReportsOn Eight South Africa Reports

Contemplating our faces in the mirror each morning, we barely notice the incremental...

23 September 2020

On Saving South African WineOn Saving South African Wine

There are very few scenario planners who could honestly say they saw Covid coming....

By Michael Fridjhon

On ProhibitionOn Prohibition

There we were, just thinking that this current prohibition, imposed under the guise of...

By Michael Fridjhon

On "Trophy" WineOn "Trophy" Wine

The prices of trophy wines – like those of “collectable” works of art - produce the same...

By Michael Fridjhon

27 February 2020

On Politics & WineOn Politics & Wine

Spare a thought for European wine producers, all of them, ranging from cellars which make...

By Michael Fridjhon

22 January 2020

On Luxury WineOn Luxury Wine

For wine drinkers, luxury wine is a mug's game – but it's one we all...

By Michael Fridjhon

26 November 2019

On Restaurant Mark-UpsOn Restaurant Mark-Ups

It's a constant lament from wine producers: generous restaurant mark-ups ensure that...

By Michael Fridjhon

31 October 2019

Rooted

The RestaurateurThe Restaurateur

“My Afrikaans is nie net vir selfverdediging nie.” / “My Afrikaans isn’t just for self...

By Daléne Fourie

The Different Shapes & Sizes of Kara-Tara WinesThe Different Shapes & Sizes of Kara-Tara Wines

Rüdger van Wyk looks like a rugby player, which he was back in the...

By Daléne Fourie

The PinoneersThe Pinoneers

The Newton Johnsons have been farming the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley for 25 years....

By Daléne Fourie

The Single VineThe Single Vine

For a man who picked 165 tons in the 2021 harvest from around 76 vineyards and 30...

By Daléne Fourie

The Culture of WineThe Culture of Wine

“I discovered the culture of wine and was inspired by that. It became something for me to...

By Daléne Fourie

23 September 2021

The TenorThe Tenor

“I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall…” - Peter Finlayson...

By Daléne Fourie

The Joy of Missing OutThe Joy of Missing Out

“I don’t like driving hey. We live here on the farm, we live among the vines, we feel the...

By Daléne Fourie

The MentorThe Mentor

“Ek word al minder en die wyn word al meer.” / “I become less, and the wine becomes...

By Daléne Fourie

The Blue Sky TheoryThe Blue Sky Theory

“Just remember if you look out the window Gary, it’s blue sky. If you go for it, no-one’s...

By Daléne Fourie

The SommelierThe Sommelier

Given the choice of 10 000 wines - how do you...

By Daléne Fourie

The NégociantThe Négociant

Négociant (Neg-oh-cee-aunt) - French term for a wine merchant who carefully selects...

By Daléne Fourie

The Family BusinessThe Family Business

There’s a fire being lit down by the Polkadraai Hills. Did you...

By Daléne Fourie