Tag Archives: Elsenburg

Silvermist only organic wine producer in Constantia, dedicated to Rocket dog!

March 23, 2017

A week ago I was invited by Silvermist Tasting Room assistant Declan to visit the wine estate next door to La Parada Constantia Nek, being in Constantia every Sunday when I dance to DJ René’s music. On Sunday I took up the invitation, and was lucky to find both winemaker Greg Louw and Declan on the estate, to do the tasting before closing time. Continue reading →

Tasting Cederberg wines with Altitude at OpenWine!

January 25, 2017

Last night I attended a tasting of six wines by Cederberg Wines with Altitude at OpenWine on Wale Street. The Wine estate has the highest location above sea level, at 1036m, of all vineyards in the Cape. Continue reading →

Saronsberg Full Circle SA’s most awarded red wine locally and internationally!

November 30, 2016

saronsberg-full-circle-2014-e1 Tulbagh winery Saronsberg is our country’s top red wine producer when it comes to winning wine awards, its Full Circle being the most lauded red wine, followed by its Shiraz, over the past ten years. Continue reading →

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate ‘harvests’ top KWV winemaker!

September 8, 2016

benguela-cove-wines-2 In one of the top coups in the wine industry, Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has announced the appointment of award-winning Johann Fourie as its head winemaker. Johann left the KWV last week, where he and his team reaped numerous industry awards.