Dutch diversity
Dutch entrepreneurs Marianne and Fons Aaldering began their journey to produce some of South Africa’s finest wines...
Dutch diversity
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Breaking new ground
Breaking new ground
When you think of South African wine regions, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and the Swartland spring to mind. But...
Relationships matter
Relationships matter
Being an independent producer in South Africa is not without its challenges, as Alexandra McFarlane has come to...
The art of sustainability
The art of sustainability
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry It...
Getting creative in Croatia
Getting creative in Croatia
Croatian winery Clai Wines has a special connection with South Africa. Winemaker Tim Whitfield has always been...
Sauvignon from the sea
Sauvignon from the sea
A chance encounter, an Italian connection and the rising tides of the Atlantic Ocean led to an experimental wine...
Growing Pinotage on the front line
Growing Pinotage on the front line
On the coast of the Black Sea, between Odessa and Mykolaïv in southern Ukraine, a small family winery stands...
A story in the making
A story in the making
Vergelegen is famous for its majestic camphor trees and stunning gardens, but with the unveiling of several...
The best stories from Elgin
The best stories from Elgin
Elgin is one of South African wine’s great success stories and Paul Wallace is an integral part of that story. He...
Floating on cloud nine
Floating on cloud nine
Have you ever stepped into a place so breathtakingly beautiful that your first instinct is to reach for your phone...
Holistic approach pays off
Holistic approach pays off
Hartenberg has made regenerative agriculture its mission and has also made history in the process. Hartenberg...
New cellar on the block
New cellar on the block
Sam Lambson always knew he wanted to do his own thing. He was DJing at 11, sold his sound equipment to friends to...