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Published on: 29 Apr 11

Jan Boland Coetzee - the legend with a taste for fine, French wines.

Jan ‘Boland’ Coetzee kicks off his shoes and talks about nature, Château d’Yquem and the industry today.
 
Published on: 28 Apr 11

Constantia Nek: A natty bit of valley

The call of a lengthy roadtrip is intriguing but, not so far away from the city centre, is a valley hosting gratifying stops within a short stretch.
 
Published on: 27 Apr 11

Slanghoek valley

A visit to Slanghoek Valley can be a hit-or-miss affair. So why visit?
 
Published on: 24 Mar 11

Cellar door review: Uitkyk

This wine and brandy estate, whose name means ‘lookout’, offers a tasting experience that combines the traditional and the trendy.
 
Published on: 24 Mar 11

A corner to keep in mind: Houw Hoek Pass

Into the heart of Bot River where rustic farm appeal and quiet countryside abound, along with some ‘vintage’ production methods.
 
Published on: 24 Mar 11

The story of Spatz Sperling

Spatz Sperling came from Germany to South Africa with little more than a pocket of cash. He found a home in Stellenbosch, on a farm previously known as De Drie Sprong – now Delheim – and the local wine industry is the richer for it.
 
Published on: 23 Mar 11

L’Avenir wine farm

Not sure how to pronounce the French name of Stellenbosch wine farm L’Avenir? “It’s easy,” laughs CEO and cellarmaster Tinus Els. “Every time you drink a glass, just remember that there’s ‘love in here’!”
 
Published on: 23 Feb 11

Cellar door review: Signal Hill Wines

Urban vibrancy is the backdrop to this wine tasting experience in the city bowl of Cape Town, along with the oldest recorded vine in the southern hemisphere.
 
Published on: 23 Feb 11

Swartberg Pass: The gateway to the Klein Karoo

For an adventure drive that is more scenic-route than cellar-tour, take the Swartberg Pass to South Africa’s iconic soetes destination.
 
Published on: 22 Feb 11

Remembering Alto

Alto wine farm represents a noble era in South Africa’s winemaking history in which winemaker ‘Oom’ Piet du Toit played a pivotal part. One of South Africa’s living legends, this winemaker now remembers a bygone age.
 
 

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