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Published on: 22 Jan 10

Standing tall

The success that Stellenbosch winery Kleine Zalze enjoys with Chenin Blanc suggests that the rehabilitation of this long downtrodden variety is almost complete. By Christian Eedes.
 
Published on: 18 Jan 10

Constantia wine valley

Located only minutes from the centre of town, Constantia is the oldest and one of the most beautiful winemaking areas in South Africa. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
 
Published on: 18 Jan 10

Out and about in Tulbagh

Where to go and what to see when visiting the district of Tulbagh.
 
Published on: 04 Jan 10

Boekenhoutskloof

First conceived in 2002, Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block has grown its red blend market share every year since.
 
Published on: 31 Dec 09

Vrede en Lust tasting room review

Cruising along the R45 towards Franschhoek for lunch at one of the town's excellent restaurants, there might seem little reason to dally, but that would be to miss out on the worthy destination that is Vrede en Lust, owned since 1996 by former information technology tycoon Dana Buys and family.
 
Published on: 23 Dec 09

Why Plett is attracting wine lovers

Plettenberg Bay is known as a property hotspot for St. Tropez-tanned immigrés. Recently, however, a few intrepid souls have begun planting vines – even on polo fields. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl takes a trip up the Garden Route to investigate.
 
Published on: 20 Nov 09

Stellenbosch the small town with the big heart

Stellenbosch is the most celebrated district in South African winelands. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl visits this favourite spot for those driven by a need to explore all things beautiful.
 
Published on: 20 Nov 09

Lazanou Organic Vineyards Wellington

A small farm in Wellington claims the Best White Wine and Best Wine Overall awards in the inaugural Nedbank Green Wines Awards.
 
Published on: 18 Nov 09

Out and about in the Klein Karoo

The Klein Karoo Wine Route in the Southern Cape is the easternmost wineproducing region in the country, stretching along Route 62 from Montagu in the west to the Langkloof in the east.
 
Published on: 18 Nov 09

Organic practices at Laibach wine farm

So important are ladybirds to Laibach’s organic practices that they are honoured on a wine label, with The Ladybird Red 2007 being named Best Red in the inaugural Nedbank Green Wine Awards. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl reports.
 
 

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