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Ultimate Guide to SA Wine Legends and Classified Bordeaux

Grace Mumo — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Strauss & Co September Wine Auction 2026 Additionally, Strauss & Co September Wine Auction 2026 highlights Kanonkop, Meerlust, Klein Constantia, Rustenberg and Thelema headlining a single-owner auction, alongside first- and second-growth Bordeaux spanning Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Sauternes. The Strauss & Co September Wine Auction 2026 offers 178 lots drawn from a single-owner [...]

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The Ultimate Farmhouse Spritz: Sparkling Cap Classique Cocktail

Grace Mumo — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Groot Phesantekraal celebrates Cap Classique Month with a fresh, savoury take on the classic spritz. As South Africa welcomes the first days of spring, Cap Classique Month gets into full swing, and Groot Phesantekraal invites wine lovers to raise a glass to the season. The cocktail is made for long afternoons, generous tables and good [...]

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Durbanville Historic Win at SA Young Wine Show 2026

Grace Mumo — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Durbanville vineyards have shown the superior quality of their wines recently. Valley producers delivered a historic performance at the Young Wine Show this past week. This powerhouse, famed for Sauvignon blanc, excelled with Shiraz and Chenin blanc, sweeping trophies in the Cape Town region. It also dominated the inaugural division for the Cape Town [...]

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Groot Phesantekraal Unveils Essential Syrah Sour on Shiraz Day

Grace Mumo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000

As South Africa prepares to celebrate National Shiraz Day on 21 August, Groot Phesantekraal marks the occasion. Additionally, it is the third instalment in its innovative wine cocktail series. Created by mixologist Julian Short, The Flavourist, the Groot Phesantekraal Syrah Sour becomes a layered, theatrical cocktail. The release comes as Groot Phesantekraal’s Syrah continues to [...]

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South Africa Makes World-Class Winemakers But Does It Make World-Class Wine Businesses?

Grace Mumo — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

A winemaker spends years mastering fermentation, soil science and sensory analysis. Then they open a wine business and discover nobody taught them how to read a balance sheet, build a brand or have a conversation with their marketing team. South Africa has spent decades perfecting the craft of wine, but the harder question is whether [...]

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Experience Luxury at Vergenoegd Löw’s Historic 1773 Homestead in the Cape Winelands

Grace Mumo — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Following a meticulous and sensitively executed renovation, the historic 1773 Homestead at Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate has emerged as one of the Cape Winelands’ most elegant new destinations for discerning guests seeking tranquillity, heritage and exceptional hospitality. Come and experience luxury at Vergenoegd Löw’s historic 1773 homestead in the Cape Winelands Once mostly exclusively [...]

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Luxury Wine Auction: Strauss & Co Presents Italy, Spain and Portugal Fine Wine Collection

Grace Mumo — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Featuring sought-after Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Rioja, Ribera del Duero and more. Strauss & Co are proud to offer an exquisite list of wines from three great wine-producing nations. The Luxury Wine Auction: Strauss & Co Presents Italy, Spain and Portugal Fine Wine Collection. The majority of the 233 lots going under the hammer are from [...]

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The Oubaas Takes Centre Stage At Groot Phesantekraal This July

Grace Mumo — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This winter, Groot Phesantekraal invites guests to discover wine through a fresh lens with The Oubaas, the featured drink for July and part of the farm’s recently launched collection of signature wine cocktails developed in collaboration with flavour innovator Julian Short, better known as The Flavourist. Available throughout July at the restaurant, The Oubaas is a vibrant Sauvignon [...]

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Zomerlust Boutique Hotel Reopens in Paarl

Grace Mumo — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Zomerlust Boutique Hotel reopens in Paarl with 15 design-led suites, fire-driven dining, and a deeply considered return to its 17th-century roots. After an intense renovation and thoughtful refurbishment, Paarl icon Zomerlust Boutique Hotel is now open to the public. Fifteen luxury rooms and suites designed by local talent Misi Overturf take their visual cues from [...]

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Getting to know Liandra Kotzé, Vinimark’s Brand Portfolio Director

Grace Mumo — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

When Liandra Kotzé joined Vinimark as Brand Portfolio Director at the start of 2026, she brought more than 25 years of experience in the wine industry, spanning finance, brand strategy, commercial leadership and customer marketing. But beyond her extensive industry experience, Liandra brings a thoughtful perspective on where South African wine stands today and where [...]

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The Wines That Built South Africa – The Auction That Tells The Story

Grace Mumo — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

South Africa inherited Muscat, fortified wine traditions, Chenin Blanc and distillation from Europe. It invented Pinotage. It transformed Chenin Blanc from a workhorse grape into a fine-wine benchmark. It resurrected Vin de Constance from extinction. And in places like Calitzdorp, it turned Portuguese varieties and Port traditions into something unmistakably South African. Strauss & Co’s [...]

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Chenin Blanc: From workhorse to world stage

Grace Mumo — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

South Africa’s most underestimated grape has become its greatest global statement. For decades, Chenin Blanc was treated as an afterthought. It was the grape you planted for yield, not for legacy – cropped heavily, sent to co-ops, often destined for distillation. Reliable, yes. Respected, no and now South Africa Chenin Blanc: from workhorse to world [...]

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Avontuur’s 2026 Harvest Delivered Early Momentum and Exceptional Promise

Grace Mumo — Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Stellenbosch, South Africa, May 2026 — There’s a moment just before the rosy sunrise on the Helderberg where all is still. Then, almost instantly, the stillness gives way to movement as the harvest begins. Grape scissors clip, bins fill, and the cellar comes to life. In 2026, that moment came earlier for Avontuur Estate than [...]

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From Cellar to Investment: Brice & Burnett Elevates Luxury Wine in Africa

Grace Mumo — Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In every mature luxury category, there is a point where choice becomes noise and expertise becomes the only true filter. In South Africa’s fine wine market, Brice & Burnett (formerly known as Wine Cellar) has built its reputation on that principle, pairing curation with a client-first service culture that reflects the standards recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards. From Cellar [...]

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Moët & Chandon Marks A Decade in A Glass With Cellar Master Benoît Gouez in South Africa

Grace Mumo — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

For nearly three centuries, Moët & Chandon marks a decade in a glass with cellar master Benoît Gouez in South Africa. Moët & Chandon has shaped its legacy through craft and patience, guided by the belief that time is as essential as terroir. At the heart of this philosophy lies the story of Moët & [...]

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