A grape conserve is an excellent sweet accompaniment to salty cheeses and deli meats or can be served instead of jam on scones and muffins or even spooned over ice cream.
Whilst varietal Shiraz is emerging as one of South Africa's strongest suits, its role within Rhône-style blends offers a fresh take and potentially strong marketing advantage. Rob Morris investigates.
Paarl farm Fairview makes a Rhône-style red blend called SMV, while Jean Engelbrecht (formerly of Rust en Vrede and now directing Ernie Els Wines) puts out something similar under his Guardian Peak label called SMG.
As the seasons change we tend to take comfort in the familiarity of great food and drink. May is home to numerous festivals where we can do just that, drink and eat and be merry. Take a look at these
Experience the winelands like a true explorer - by foot! Each trip can be individually tailored to suit your individual interests. Author David Alston visits a handful of wineries with a strong focus