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 [...]
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 [...]
Disclaimer: we are aware that you will not be allowed into a wine store for the next 3 weeks. So why not have a look at some of your local Cape Town wineries on the Constantia Wine Route as some [...]
Amongst the craziness of the world right now, we thought that it would be fun to read up about some cool facts about wine (that we bet you didn't know!) 1. An average bottle of wine contains about [...]
Valentines Day is JUST around the corner and boy oh boy do we have some unique ideas for you! Tired of the cliché chocolate and teddybear Valentines Day gifts? So are we! Take a look at our list of [...]
It's often said that good things come in pairs. Well, this might just be the best example. Today we are writing about OUR favourite thing (wine, of course) and EVERYONE'S favourite thing, (cheese, duh.) Wine & cheese pairing parties [...]
Looking for some wine cocktail recipes to get you through the Summer holidays? Look no further! Wine cocktails are lighter, more refreshing and heaps more thirst-quenching than your average gin, vodka, rum or whisky-based cocktail. When it’s this hot [...]
Summer is officially upon us in South Africa, and as the sun comes out, so do our braai tongs! South Africa has 11 official languages and many more cultures, but there’s one thing that unites us: getting together with [...]
The beauty of getting married amongst the Constantia vineyards is that it's beautiful all year round, and imagine all the wine at your wedding coming from the exact vineyards that you are getting married amongst? We know how stressful [...]
It's International Chocolate Day today! And what better to pair with chocolate, than wine! In commemoration of this wonderful day, we have compiled a list of 5 of the BEST chocolate and wine pairings in the Western Cape region: 1. SPICE [...]
