Singled out by American sommeliers as the only South African wine out of 8 ‘must-try’ wines of 2019, the Crystallum Peter Max is hot right now. It has consistently been our best-selling Pinot Noir, and the newly…
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A group of American sommeliers was recently interviewed by Business Insider US and asked for their drinking recommendations. Their advice is simple: ‘Keep an open mind and don’t stay married…
Peter-Allan Finlayson is a leader in producing some of the finest modern-day SA Pinots. His 2017 Crystallum Pinot Noirs are his most exciting and potent releases to date. His 10th vintage coincides with…
Recipe by: Paige Errera, Wine Cellar With such a simple pasta dish, your wine pairing options are almost endless. To bring out the sweetness in the prawns, I suggest a…
‘I have tasted some of the greatest wines from Burgundy, and take it from me, Hemel-en-Aarde is making serious, world-class Pinot Noir.’ – Neal Martin, international wine authority South African Pinot…
‘These are some of South Africa’s finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Attesting to that was the fine performance of his wine when served against the likes of Domaine de la…
Last week Wine Cellar showcased 2 pioneering winemaking generations at the 6th edition of Young Guns, this year ‘Reloaded’. South African fine wine has come full circle in many ways,…
From the most widely planted variety in the Cape, to the variety that had fallen out of favour and become completely overlooked — Cinsaut has seen its fair share of…
‘South Africa has long been penalised in the international wine market for not having a signature brand…[but] if the Cape wine industry does not benefit from a transcendent superstar grape,…
Tim Atkin, world-renowned wine critic, writer and Master of Wine with over 30 years’ experience in the industry, has once again classified SA producers into quality categories. The Tim Atkin…