Wines with heart, food with soul

Preparing a menu to be paired with the best of Hartenberg Shiraz could easily have been intimidating for up-and-coming chef Stefan Marais of Societi Bistro, but rather than be daunted, Stefan was bravely experimental – and the result wowed food and wine writers alike.

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.

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.

Local winner in Tri Nations Wine Challenge

In this year’s Tri Nations Wine Challenge, Stellenbosch winery Haskell Vineyards won the medal for the top-scoring Shiraz, the trophy for Best Red Wine of Show and the Four Seasons Hotel Trophy for the Best Wine of Show.

Tokara tasting room review

The wines of Tokara are enjoying a run of success, and the striking cellar situated opposite Delaire Graff Estate no doubt evokes impressed nods from those who have discovered the farm’s wines.