Groot Constantia, the oldest wine farm in Cape Town, opened a The Groot Constantia shop at the end of 2020 to celebrate the historic wine estate through South African design. Groot Constantia has worked with Platform to introduce a [...]
Yes, you’ve sunbathed and surfed in the Mother City. You’ve sipped wine in Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, and had a froth-filled time in Darling. And you’ve chilled in Knysna and seen the whales off the coast of Hermanus. You’ve [...]
It's time to bid farewell to Summer, and we March straight into Autumn in Cape Town! (Thank goodness, I think we can all agree that this heat has not been a vibe.) The brightness of summer gives way to [...]
Read our top 6 white wines in South Africa for 2020. With the alcohol ban now lifted in South Africa, make sure to stock up on all of your favorite bottles (and a few new ones to try!) 1. [...]
With 2020 all wrapped up (thank goodness!) we put together a list of the top 7 red wines in South Africa for 2020. As soon as the alcohol ban lifts, make sure to grab yourself a bottles. 1.Best Cape Bordeaux [...]
1. Two couples get hitched on Table Mountain every month Our precious flat-topped mountain began forming around 280 million years ago, and today, it’s still evolving! It's estimated that two couples get hitched on the mountain every month. Wowzers! [...]
Here are a few things you need to add to your 2020 wine bucket list! Taste wine from different regions – Diversity is the biggest calling card for South Africa. Apart from the five growing regions in the Western [...]
The cork is the best tested wine preservation system in history. There is no other material (natural or man made) with its unique properties and characteristics. But how much do we really know about the cork that preserves many [...]
We have touched on this before in our blog '6 secrets to cooking with wine.' But now, since you are probably spending A LOT more time in the kitchen, we bring you more! Adding wine to a dish isn’t [...]
From temperature and menu pairings to how many bottles to buy, we have some tips to pulling off a perfect pour with every glass for you wedding! But is important that you choose varietals you and your fiancé enjoy, since [...]
