January 2010

Rating 4½ Stars in this month’s category review of red blends, The Chocolate Block from Franschhoek Shiraz specialist Boekenhoutskloof is one of the coolest wine brands around. It also happens to make a great match with a well-executed burger, so check out our review of the country’s top burger joints.

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.

Top golfer Retief Goosen on Fine Wines

One of South Africa’s top professional golfers, Retief “The Goose” Goosen’s main achievements include winning the US Open in 2001 and 2004. His greatest extravagance, however, is his wine farm near George. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl reports.