At this year’s benchmark, I was treated to a tasting of Riana Hall’s superb Rudera trio of wooded Chenin Blanc – De Tradisie, Robusto and platinum – which showcase the many facets of old dryland bush vines and natural winemaking techniques.
Read moreWhispers in the Winter Vines at Rudera
Winter is a time at Rudera Wines when the pace has slowed down, or so it seems if one looks at the vineyards standing in the cold rain. The Vines may be dormant, but pruning is one of the most important operations in this dormant season. Once the leaves fall, the vascular system becomes inactive and plugs up. About a month before spring, it is time to prune our...
Read moreNederburg 2018 Wine Preview Tasting
The 2018 Nederburg Wine Preview tasting was held on 31 July at the new Tsogo Sun hotel in the city, the Sun Square CityBowl on the corner of Buitengracht & Strand Streets – one of the newest hotels on the Cape Town scene. Tsogo Sun must have thousands of beds in the city! They are one of the biggest spenders at the auction, so good to see them...
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Read moreChenin Showcase at Cape Grace
The Chenin Blanc Association is really making a lot of noise about Chenin this year, and, alongside their #DrinkChenin Day on Sat 17th June, on Monday 19th June, most Chenin producers gathered at the Cape Grace in the V&A Waterfront to showcase their Chenins in their different styles.
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Instead of slaving away in the kitchen attempting to bake a fancy dessert that you scratched out of an old cookbook, or somewhere online, why not rather keep it simple and pair Rudera’s Noble Late Harvest with a variety of cheeses for a stunning dessert!
Read moreThe Wines of Rudera
View the wines of Rudera and be transported to an Era of Tradition.
Read moreThe Perfect Pair: Rudera Syrah and Jamie Oliver’s Grilled Mushroom Risotto
The mushrooms, with their savoury earthiness, mirror the Rudera Syrah’s own savory notes, on both the palate and nose. The umami-rich parmesan shavings, used to finish the dish, complements the Rudera Syrah’s leathery, black pepper, flavours.
Read more10 Year Old Wine Awards 2017:Results
Winemag.co.za is pleased to present the 10 Year Old Wine Awards 2017 – featuring wines from the 2007 vintage.
Read moreChenin Magic under the moonlight
The Chenin Association is really raising the bar and on Tues 11 April, almost every member of the association showcased their stunning Chenins at the Magic Chenin & Jazz evening at the Grand Beach cafe just outside the Waterfront.
Read moreThe Chenin Kings On The Beach
Graham Howe reports on the first major tasting of the year – The Magic of Chenin Blanc – a showcase for consumers held in Cape Town in April.
Read moreStellenbosch has the potential to rival Napa Valley as a tourist attraction, says leading US expert
“Stellenbosch has the potential to become as significant as the Napa Valley,” says Clay Gregory, President and CEO of Visit Napa Valley. Gregory, who will be a headline speaker at The Business of Wine and Food Tourism Conference in Stellenbosch on 1 and 2 November, believes South Africa already has the skills and assets but currently lacks the investment.
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