The Leopard’s Leap team is delighted to share the exceptional performance of its Culinaria Collection at the recent National Wine Challenge. “For us, the highlight of the accolades is that our 2021 Leopard’s Leap Culinaria Grand Vin was awarded as Red Wine of the Year, while also being the Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class!”, says CEO…
The great winemaking pioneer and former Springbok Jan “Boland” Coetzee lives on at Die Stoep at Vriesenhof, a Stellenbosch Valley restaurant and hidden gem. Jan “Boland” Coetzee was famous for many things. Springbok rugby player, the winemaker that put Kanonkop on the map, maverick founder of Vriesenhof who smuggled contraband Chardonnay vines from France into…
Winter in the Winelands is the perfect time to enjoy beautiful food and wine – in front of a fireplace on rainy days and in a sunny spot when the mellow winter sun is out. L’Ami Family Brasserie introduces a set menu for winter that promises to warm you right up! Additional to the regular…
The Swartland Wine & Olive Route celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. During this time, the region arose from anonymity to lead a South African wine revolution that continues to reverberate around the world. For the occasion, a series of limited-edition six-bottle cases has been instituted containing wines that shed light on the story of the…
There is a particular satisfaction in seeing consistency recognised. Holden Manz are delighted to share the results from the National Wine Challenge Awards, where they once again received outstanding recognition across a broad range of wines and styles. Most notably, two wines achieved the highest honours in their categories, earning Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class…
Celebrating International Chenin Blanc Day in June might be weird for those of you who are amidst the Southern Hemisphere winter, but while we often choose refreshing styles of Chenin Blanc as our favourite summer sipper, there are plenty of reasons to also enjoy Chenin Blanc during the cooler months, especially because this variety comes…
Wine Concepts are thrilled to invite wine lovers to their 6th annual Grape Escape Wine Festival at Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch on Thursday, 11th June 2026 from 18.00 to 21.00. Following the success of previous festivals, this year’s event promises to be an exclusive evening of exceptional wine tasting. The festival will feature an exciting and…
Wine’s most alluring characteristic must be the flow that aromas, flavours and textures unlock in memory and imagination. Clifford Roberts muses on this rare ability of La Motte Chardonnay. It was thoughts on a wine cultivar that spiralled me back to JL Carr’s wonderful 1980 novel, A Month in the Country. In one memorable line, Carr…
EXPERIENCE A WORLD OF SPICES IN THE HEART OF THE FRANSCHHOEK WINELANDS This winter, join Epice Resturant for a beautifully considered three-course lunch menu, available Friday to Sunday for R695 per person from 1 May to 30 August 2026. Rooted in warmth, depth and expertly-layered spices, it’s the perfect way to slow down and savour…
Set against the dramatic landscapes of Stellenbosch, VUUR continues to redefine South Africa’s fine dining scene through an immersive culinary experience centred around fire, flavour, and storytelling. The acclaimed restaurant recently strengthened its standing among the country’s leading gastronomic destinations after earning an impressive two-star rating at the prestigious Eat Out Awards — a recognition…