Rebel Rebel Wines Kayleigh Hattingh is the creative force behind Rebel Rebel Wines, a brand that challenges convention while celebrating authenticity. With a passion for crafting expressive, boundary-pushing wines, she brings a fresh perspective to the South African wine scene. Her approach blends intuitive winemaking with...
We have the privilege to host Anthony Hamilton Russell for a vertical tasting of Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 50 years ago, in 1975, founder, Tim Hamilton Russell, purchased the undeveloped 170 hectare property, after an exhaustive search for the most southerly site on...
In the middle of winter, when the vines have shed the last of their amber leaves and the roots are drawing their strength for summer; when the grey-green veld sparkles after the rain and the tallest peaks of the Riviersonderend mountains are dusted in snow,...
The Botrivier wine region, situated in the Overberg, an area littered in bright yellow canola flowers every spring, is a wine route you might not have heard of—a little off the beaten path—but it just oozes character and charm. People who visit love the laid-back,...
“Swerwer” - is a name which describes the lives of many young winemakers chasing the vintages across the globe. Established in 2012 by winemaker Jasper Wickens, the Swerwer wines reflect the true character of the Paardeberg in the Swartland, South Africa. Jasper Wickens's journey in the...
Danie and Hugo are sixth generation wine grape growers with well-established vineyards in the Swartland, as well as Devon Valley and Polkadraai in Stellenbosch. The two friends – and distant relatives – began making wine in 2011. This was how Carinus Family Vineyards began. Danie is...
In the mid-nineties, the founders of Tokara planted their first Cabernet Sauvignon vines, driven by a visionary ambition to produce some of the finest wines in the world. They realized that truly exceptional wine captures the essence of its terroir, offering a transportive experience with...
After years of planning, and relentless perseverance, wine making couple Natasha Williams (Lelie Van Saron) and Wade Sander (Brunia Wines) have released their maiden vintage of their joint venture, Lalela Wine Collective. Lalela in Zulu simply means “Come Listen”. The venture aims to tell the untold...
“The story of Idun is about more than a passion for winemaking and a journey of discovering the Elgin Valley. Idun is inextricably woven into the story of our family,” says founder Albert Rousset. Idun Wines was born when the family travelled to the southwest coast...
Restless River is synonymous with authentic, elegant wine. Craig and Anne Wessels own and run this small family estate in the cool Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Craig is committed to absolute site expression and a minimalist approach. Each vineyard on their farm is registered as a Single Vineyard...