CUVÉES CLASSIQUES

Sparkling, Cold & French

By Hilary Prendini Toffoli

How a Cape Town couple got into bed with some small Champagne producers and became South Africa’s only Champagne specialists. 

LIVE A LITTLE AT THE WELLNESS WAREHOUSE

With Stellar Organics

Take time-out to shop and thoughtfully choose appropriate wines for your next lunch or dinner party, select an olive oil, good sea salt, coffee, organic vegetables, fruits, muesli and nuts. Relax at the Wellness Café and enjoy a fresh and healthy breakfast, later a light lunch or rejuvenate yourself with a facial and good massage at the Wellness Spa.

SEE! THE OLD AND THE NEW: A Story of Two Vineyards 

Part Two

By Oded Schwartz

Oded Schwartz, food historian, visits Tulbagh, an unspoiled South African town, a gem in the Breede River Valley, home to Twee Jonge Gezellen and Saronsberg, two very different estates, both deeply steeped in the history of Tulbagh and the South African wine industry. 

SEE! VILLIERA 

A Family Commitment

The remarkable background and insight into one of the most environmentally friendly and socially motivated family vineyards in South Africa. 

STELLENZICHT

Impressive Stellenzicht Wines!

An estate with a fascinating history, Stellenzicht is regarded as an icon winery in South Africa continuing to win prestigious awards.

SEE! PLAISIR DE MERLE

An Historical Showpiece

The soaring peaks of Simonsberg Mountains with its rolling foothills, is the setting for Plaisir de Merle, one of South Africa’s most historical and exquisite estates, where spreading vineyards have thrived, yielding harvests of exceptional quality and richness. 

UITKYK

Where traditions and trends meet. In all its splendour!

Uitkyk is one of the most beautiful and prestigious wine estates in the Cape, a splendid setting for the striking and historic homestead.

"At Uitkyk", winemaker Estelle Lourens says, "everything comes together. We have superb terroir, glorious vineyards, breathtaking views and excellent tasting facilities."

LABORIE CELLARS

UNDER AN AFRICAN SKY

KWV’s prestigious Paarl property, Laborie has produced a number of award winning wines and has become a private cellar in the grounds of this stunning three hundred years old historic wine house. 

CELEBRATING SALLANDROUZE

A Showcook Production

When Lanie van Reenen opened her doors at Sallandrouze in June 2008 it was cause for celebration. Today the Hôtel Château Sallandrouze & Café Sallandrouze is enchanting Aubusson and visitors from abroad with its elegance and sumptuous cuisine.

THE CHARM OF THE RHÔNE

With Penelope Horwood 

Rhône varietals are being produced with great panache in the Western Cape! Penelope Horwood gives us an overview.