Written by Clifford Roberts; Photography Johan Viljoen Wine can be an intensely complex subject for a newcomer, but a whole new level opens with the first time you need to ask: what is a field blend? Traditionally when the world blend is used, it generally means wine varieties are harvested and vinified separately in the […]

Copy and photography by Cookbook Author: Georgia East; Feature photo: Sleeping Co-pilot produced by Jurgen Gouws of Intellego Wines in the Paardeberg. Beloved for its summery hue and Instagram aesthetic, orange wine is truly having its moment in the sun. Also known as amber wine, orange wine’s versatility allows it to be enjoyed with all […]

Written by Clifford Roberts; Photography Johan Viljoen Our centuries-old pursuit of beauty and health inevitably led to questions like, is olive oil good for the skin? It never gets old because the technology that powers scientific knowledge continues to evolve and drive greater insight. These days, even by products of olive oil production like leaves […]

Written by Clifford Roberts; Photography Johan Viljoen Canned wine is relatively new to South Africa, so it’s not uncommon these days to encounter the question: is canned wine any good? A good place to start establishing how popular exactly canned wine is. No one’s going to drink it if it’s mediocre, right? It all began […]

Written by Clifford Roberts; Photography Johan Viljoen Wine is different; it has a home. And just north of Cape Town, this begins with Wine of Origin Swartland. Unlike other drinks, the immense variety of expressions that make wine so enjoyable and interesting directly reflects where its fruit comes from. In South Africa, that unique trait […]

Written by Clifford Roberts; Photography Johan Viljoen * In our opinion When it comes to the end of a year, you don’t want to settle for anything; you want the best South African sparkling wine you can lay your hands on. Fortunately, you’ve stumbled across this blog and the Swartland’s bubbly offering. So, what’s the […]

Written by Clifford Roberts; Photographer: Johan Viljoen Swartland is all about the feels and is arguably the most fun wine region in the Cape. Yes, it’s a serious wine country too, but the expressions produced and the renowned spirit of its wineries clearly make it first on the list of places to visit for a […]

Written by: Clifford Roberts; Photography: Johan Viljoen The Swartland has some exciting events in November and December this year. We’ve assembled a list of some of the most prominent occasions sure to be worthy attractions for young and old. They include art and MTB events, picnics at the movies and more. To help plan your […]

Written by Clifford Roberts; Photograph Johan Viljoen “Sustainability sits at the core of everything we do.” So begins the preamble to the theme of this year’s Cape Wine show, a major industry event held every four years. As participants, Swartland producers rank among those in which this philosophy is most ingrained. A region of unique […]