South African wine

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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5 Reasons the Mimosa was made for the African Bush

Grace Mumo — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The classic G&T will always own the sundowner as a sacred ritual of the African bush. But there’s a quieter, equally magical moment, when wildlife drift down to the watering hole just in time for brunch. Enter the Mimosa. Bonang Matheba, founder of The House of BNG, shares her ready-to-drink reasons why you should raise [...]

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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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Something Is Stirring At Groot Phesantekraal, And It Starts With Wine

Grace Mumo — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Wine has always welcomed a little experimentation. Long before cocktails became a category of their own, wine was being infused with botanicals, warmed with spice and poured generously in celebration around shared tables. Something Is Stirring At Groot Phesantekraal, And It Starts With Wine. This World Cocktail Day Groot Phesantekraal embraces that spirit of creativity [...]

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Beyond the Label: Building Wine Brands That Live in People’s Minds

Grace Mumo — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

“Products are made in factories, but brands are created in minds.” Leo Burnett’s legendary words rang true in late May as Vinimark, South Africa’s leading independent wine distributor, hosted a Packaging and Innovation Masterclass at its Klapmuts facility outside Cape Town. The exclusive session brought together some of the wine industry’s most forward-thinking creatives, strategists, [...]

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Groot Phesantekraal Tells a Cool Chenin Tale

Grace Mumo — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

From serendipity to strategy – how a happy accident became the estate’s star attraction. Groot Phesantekraal, a celebrated Durbanville wine estate, is redefining its white wine focus by turning the spotlight on Chenin Blanc – and not just any Chenin, but cool-climate Chenin that’s making waves in a region known for its Sauvignon Blanc. “Some [...]

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Elegant Gifts from Vergelegen

Grace Mumo — Tue, 06 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, 11 May, and Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West offers an effortless and elegant way to honour the remarkable women in your life. Whether you’re shopping for a wine lover, a homeware enthusiast, or someone who delights in life’s little luxuries, the Vergelegen online shop is filled with thoughtful treasures [...]

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