Saturday Sipping Session Tag
08 Aug Saturday Sipping Session – Winshaw Vineyards
Winshaw Family Vineyards, currently in the hands of brothers JP and Pierre, represents a very important part of the South African wine industry. Their great-grandfather, Dr. William Charles Winshaw, started the Stellenbosch Farmers’ Winery, and their grandfather, Bill Winshaw, continued the growth of this company....
21 Dec Saturday Sipping Session – Badger & Mountain Wines
Inspired by the stunning fauna and flora of Cape Town, Badger & Mountain craft their unique Cape Red and Cape White blends to tantalise your senses with smooth, aromatic flavors. Their winemaking philosophy emphasises minimal intervention, featuring hand-harvested whole bunches and natural fermentation in older...
14 Dec Saturday Sipping Session – Graham Beck Estate
Graham Beck Estate, located in the stunning Breede River Valley just 10 kilometers from Robertson and easily accessible from Cape Town along Route 62, is renowned for its exceptional Cap Classique sparkling wines. Established in 1983 by Graham Beck, the estate takes advantage of the...
07 Dec Saturday Sipping Session – Joostenberg & Vuurberg Wines
Joostenberg, a historic wine farm in the Muldersvlei district of Stellenbosch, traces its roots back to the late 1600s when established by a Swedish settler. The estate features a beautifully preserved Cape Dutch manor house from 1756, recognised as a national monument. The Myburgh family...
30 Nov Saturday Sipping Session – Momento Wines
Momento began in 2013 while Marelise Niemann was winemaker at Beaumont Family Wines in Bot River. She has since become known for wines of purity, elegance and honesty, working with old vines in both Bot River and the Swartland with a minimal intervention approach, putting...
23 Nov Saturday Sipping Session – Anysbos
Anysbos is named after the Anysboegoe (Agathosma Cerefolium) that grows in the Overberg. Some things they have learnt since moving there a few years ago: "You cannot learn without making mistakes, but if you don’t learn from your mistakes you are in trouble. With time we had...
16 Nov Saturday Sipping Session – Cape of Good Hope Wines
In 2006, Johann Rupert initiated the search for all vineyards in South Africa older than 35 years. Traditionally the South African wine industry depended on tonnage, meaning that the lower yields of older vines dictated them to be removed. What was left was some pretty...
09 Nov Saturday Sipping Session – Black Elephant Vintners & Co.
Black Elephant Vintners & Co. introduce fun into serious winemaking, while still capturing the taste and terroir of the Franschhoek Valley in their wines. Their diverse brand portfolio enables them to provide a range of wines with unique physical characteristics that appeal to different desires,...
02 Nov Saturday Sipping Session – Kaapzicht Wines
This Saturday we will be enjoying the magical wines of Kaapzicht. In 1946, a man created a home by planting a vineyard. That man is now the great-grandfather of the winemaker today. They craft wines with a sense of belonging, creating moments of purity and concentration....