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How Domaine Ferret Rewrote the Story of Pouilly-Fuissé

How the intricate laws of French appellations set the stage for Domaine Ferret’s historic...

By Michael Fridjhon

07 November 2025

A New Look for a Legacy Estate

“For a New World wine country to reach this milestone is a rarity and underscores the...

28 October 2025

Domaine Jamet: “Without question, the hottest ticket in Côte-Rôtie” | #PriorNotice

I don’t know about you, but I reckon Cape Syrah might be our most exciting category of...

22 October 2025

Pierre Gerbais & the changing narrative of Champagne | #PriorNotice

An exciting release of single vineyard Champagnes from a top Grower producer of the Aube....

02 October 2025

Too Much of a Good Thing Can Sometimes Be Good

The world of French wine is changing in front of our eyes, and at a pace which has caught...

By Michael Fridjhon

17 September 2025

Old Vines, New Vintages: Donkiesbaai Cinsault 2024 & Suiderkruis 2022

The journey to Donkiesbaai is one of gravel roads, winding mountain passes, and deep...

By The Stellenbosch Collection

15 September 2025

The Rise of Rall | #Uncorked

Drawn away from the lecture hall and into the vineyards, Donovan Rall found his true...

By Ashlynne Crawford WSET 2

A Vintage That Beat the Odds

“We farmers plant, for that is what we do, even if it is against all the odds.” — Eben...

By Raphaela van Embden

Colombar’s Second Act

“In 5 years’ time, Colombard will be the new Chenin Blanc in South Africa.”— Ian...

By Raphaela van Embden

Vincent Carême: Vouvray Revivalist | #PriorNotice

Vincent Carême is a new producer to our portfolio at Radford Dale Imports and our first...

The Chenin Blanc Chronicles

An alternative to the grapevine, the bush telegraph to which these wines are plugged into...

By Raphaela van Embden

Ataraxia Serenity & Marroquin: A Quiet Story Told in Two Voices

A story of elegance and restraint, told through two wines that choose to listen rather...

By Raphaela van Embden

Interviews

Along the Weskus

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

By Daléne Fourie

15 February 2022

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 Reds

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

By Jacques De Klerk

11 December 2019

“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 Burgundy

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

By Daléne Fourie

The 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

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 Industry

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

By Investec Focus

Uncorking 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 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 Investment

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

By Investec Focus

On Eight South Africa Reports

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

23 September 2020

On Saving South African Wine

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

By Michael Fridjhon

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

By Michael Fridjhon

On "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 & Wine

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

By Michael Fridjhon

22 January 2020

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-Ups

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

By Michael Fridjhon

31 October 2019

Rooted

The 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 Wines

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

By Daléne Fourie

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

By Daléne Fourie

The 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 Wine

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

By Daléne Fourie

23 September 2021

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

By Daléne Fourie

The 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

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

By Daléne Fourie

The 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

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

By Daléne Fourie

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

By Daléne Fourie

The Family Business

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

By Daléne Fourie