Armand Ridgard, the reigning Best Sommelier of South Africa, is the founder of Mostly Wine, an event management platform. Born in Kimberley, Armand originally pursued a degree in politics at the ...

in the cellar : Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors at 28-32°C. Pump-overs done twice daily over the fermenting cap. A small portion received extended maceration while the ...

The Nicolas is an exceptional blend showcasing how skilled craftmanship can create a masterpiece greater than the individual components on their own. On the nose red cherries, fresh plums, mulberries ...

The 2024 season in Paarl will be remembered for its highly wet and cold winter and spring, during which flooding occurred and infrastructure was damaged. With the arrival of summer, the weather ...

The deep ruby hue hints at its complexity and sophistication. This Bordeaux style blend exudes rich aromas of blackcurrant,ripe plum, and dark cherry, intertwined with cedar, pencil shavings, and ...

ageing : It will do well to mature for another 5-7 years. At Oldenburg Vineyards, we believe that great wines can only come from the best quality grapes. Our intervention in the vineyards is minimal, ...

ageing : Can mature for up to six years from vintage. When the market indicated a liking for softer red wine, Villiera was one of the first South African producers to release a single varietal Merlot ...

Keeping in line with consumers’ need for value without compromising on taste or quality, the award-winning Reserve Payjama Bush Rosé is now available in a convenient new 2L slim box. The box also ...

One of the very first Rhône style blends in South Africa. This elegant Rhône blend displays Old World Style with New World fruit. Hint of Grenache’s earthy rusticity and Shiraz’s noble spice with ...

Rich and ripe with apricot, peach skins with hints of mango and litchi on the nose. The wine shows honeyed aromas with white peach and a full, rich palate of tropical fruit. Enjoyed as an aperitif or ...

in the vineyard : Grapes come from a selected low-yielding vineyard block located on a Swartland farm. Soils are deep red Oakleaf and Hutton which has above average water holding capacity. These soils ...

The Cape winelands stretch from the rugged mountains and multi-directional slopes of the coastal region to the open plains of the Little Karoo where viticulture takes place mainly in the riverine ...