We love dogs. Period. Wherever wine is made, you’re likely to find a loyal canine snoozing in the cellar or roaming the vineyard. Go on, post your best pet pic or selfie via social media. Tag @WineLandSA and use the hashtag #SADogsofWine to be eligable for the prize....
With its combination of an established history of viticulture and winemaking (thanks to being an affiliate of Bosman Adama), experience, skills, pioneering spirit, innovation and young energy, the newly-launched all-black women team of Adama Wines (Pty) Ltd is...
Andrea Mullineux, although one of South Africa’s greatest winemaking treasures, is not actually South African. Gasp! We know… but regardless of where Andrea came from, we’re happy that she’s here to stay. In 2007, Andrea, along with her husband...
Imagine the buzz you could get from the look on a friend’s face when they open their birthday present from you and find that it is a bottle of wine from their birth year. Trust me the experience is truly awesome for both of you. Their face lights up with pleasure not...
Touriga or Touriga Nacional, to give its full name, is a native Portuguese red variety that is one of the key components of Portuguese Port. It is not well known as a grape variety, even in its native land as it is almost always used in blends. Thus, if you have ever...
The 2019 Pinotage Association AGM convened at Neethlingshof on 12 June, where invited speakers addressed guests and members of the Association. Johan Schwartz, the Pinotage Association’s marketing manager, underlined Pinotage’s disproportional contribution as a...
A new Cape Wine Master has graduated and joined the ranks of the Institute of Cape Wine Masters the same year that the Cape Wine Academy (CWA) celebrates its 40th anniversary. The new head of the CWA Harry Melck awarded the certificate to Jacqui Henderson during an...
Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Jonkershoek Valley, the iconic Lanzerac in Stellenbosch is one of the region’s oldest and most opulent wine estates. Now, with its Winter Escape package, even ordinary folk like us (the not-so-rich-and-famous) can get a...
The artistic city of Antwerp in Belgium was the home and backdrop for the 2019 ASI Best Sommelier of the World competition – An event that only transpires once every three years. This year saw Belgium host the event in what was a full circle culmination...
Until recently most Aussie wine drinkers were unaware of the native Basque red variety called, Tannat. It is a thick skinned variety which has very high levels of tannins and produces deeply coloured wines with massive structure. Even those who have drunk it...
If you’re stumped for something to do on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, why not make a quick stop at Stellenbosch wine icon, Lanzerac Estate? A wine and chocolate pairing at the tasting room including a lazy lunch at the estate’s gourmet pub, Die Taphuis, is the...
READY. STEADY. HARVEST! It’s that time of year again! Our #MyTrosIsMyTrots competition gives you the opportunity to show off your vineyards and grapes during the 2019 harvest. Take part, and WIN BIG! STEP 1: Take a photo, selfie or video of your 2019-harvest...
