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Opinion & Analysis

Guest column: So who exactly is the ‘premium’ wine buyer?

14 March 2025

VAT hikes, increased government spending and a debt that amounts to 76% of our GDP. There’s no better time than March 2025 to be a wine drinker! But amongst the...

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Van Loggerenberg Break a Leg Blanc de Noir 2023

14 March 2025

Local rosé is no longer the subject of outright ridicule, and one of the key producers who has driven this shift is surely Lukas van Loggerenberg. A long-time champion of...

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Proefkonyn Gamay Noir Cinsault 2021

13 March 2025

Proefkonyn, meaning "guinea pig" in reference to experimentation, is the name Franco Lourens of Lourens Family Wines uses for his small-batch, occasional-release wines. The Gamay Noir Cinsault 2021 is a...

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Kershaw new releases

12 March 2025

Richard Kershaw MW admits that some might think that he is pre-occupied with the impact of clones when it comes to winemaking but says “Climate is the critical factor, shaping...

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Luddite new releases

11 March 2025

Niels and Penny Verburg first produced wine under the Luddite label from their Bot River property in 2000. Their daughter, Alice, joined them in 2017, carrying forward their steadfast commitment...

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3 June 2022

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Kottabos new releases

10 March 2025

Kottabos is not a rare species of shrub indigenous to the Western Cape but rather the name of an ancient Greek drinking game, adopted by Reenen Borman of Boschkloof for...

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Graham Beck appoints Lizemari Geldenhuys as winemaker

7 March 2025

Cap Classique specialist Graham Beck has announced the appointment of Lizemari Geldenhuys to its winemaking team, effective January. She reports to cellarmaster Pierre de Klerk. Geldenhuys holds a BSc in...

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Top wines of February 2025

1 March 2025

Here are six most highly rated wines from last month: Beeslaar Pinotage 2023 – 96 (read original review here) Craven The Firs Shiraz/Syrah 2024 – 96 (read original review here)...

Opinion & Analysis

Greg Sherwood MW: Wine and the business of philanthropy

12 March 2025

Around the world, several industries rely on a degree of patronage from wealthy benefactors to thrive. Wine estates, in particular, often rank high on the list of hobby and lifestyle...

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Tim James: Drinking alone and searching the spirits cupboard

10 March 2025

I do realise that this title would itself provide ammunition to the prohibitionist lobby, but I’ll try to mitigate the effect. In the course of an everyday WhatsApp chat not...

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Recipes

Recipe: Potato bake with celeriac & cream

1 March 2025

This twist on a classic South African potato bake works great on its own or as a side dish to a roast. Yield This recipe serves 4 people. Potato bake...

Recipes

Recipe: Biriyani with chicken

4 February 2025

A flavourful Biriyani that's great for weekday nights. Yield This recipe serves 4 people. Biriyani recipe ingredients 400g Basmati rice, well rinsed 2 cinnamon sticks 6 cardamom pods 2 cloves...
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Reports

10-Year-Old Wine Report 2025

25 February 2025

Introduction This year’s 10-Year-Old Wine Report convened by Winemag.co.za is now out. There were 98 entries from 47 producers and these were tasted blind (labels out of sight) by a...

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Prescient Rosé Report 2024: Top 10

4 December 2024

Introduction This year’s Rosé Report convened by Winemag.co.za and sponsored by global financial services company Prescient is now out. There were 44 entries from 39 producers and these were tasted...

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Prescient Old Vine Report 2024: Top 10

5 November 2024

Introduction This year’s Old Vine Report sponsored by global financial services company Prescient is now out. There were 58 entries received from 47 producers and these were tasted blind (labels...
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