Boschendal’s celebrated Appellation Series has gained a new member: a Cabernet Sauvignon from the cultivar’s prime terroir and an outstanding vintage.
In the second and final instalment of Stellenbosch Visio editor Francé Beyers’s top Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction picks, she sets her sights on five more vinous gems to go under the hammer at this year’s elegant occasion. Think Single Vineyard Chardonnays, dashing Bordeaux-style red blends, a super-exclusive jeroboam, complex Cabernet Sauvignons and a South African icon hailing from 2009.
The KWV XXO 20 potstill brandy has been given an exciting new look, unifying contemporary elegance, craftsmanship and, of course, excellence. Partly due to revised global classifications and requirements for brandies and cognacs, the facelift includes a bold new XXO designation on the front of the bottle.
Today the Stellenbosch Wine Routes collective seems to have been around forever, writes EMILE JOUBERT. But just 50 years ago, it was a novel concept and one that was greeted with scepticism, if not downright hostility.
The prestigious Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction could come at no better time. With the South African wine industry still recovering from the devastating impact of various COVID-19 alcohol restrictions, the CFRWA undoubtedly echoes the country’s resilience and grit as one of the world’s leading wine producers.
The luxury watch sector continues to drive sales via social media campaigns and virtual interaction as they rely on e-commerce and goodwill to survive the financial constraints of the pandemic. We take a look at these high-end releases. By DEBBIE HATHWAY
Worldwide, millions of people are excluded from the world of sound. Now, reports MARGUERITE VAN WYK, the science of audiology is going from strength to strength with the development of cutting-edge technology to help those with hearing disabilities.
From elegant macarons and an emergency service application to a very first collective wine-tasting centre and mouth-watering bagels… We bring you the latest and greatest from in and around Stellenbosch. By Mirandi Nel
The Eikestad’s official marketing organisation, Visit Stellenbosch, has unveiled a new brand identity that aims to reflect the youthful and innovative spirit of the town and the warm heart of the Winelands.
Shop handcrafted feel-good items on Luuks!, discover new book Stilspraak: Strijdom van der Merwe en Landkuns, dine at Eendracht’s new eatery and go roller-skating in the Mother City. MIRANDI NEL brings you new stores, new designs and new flavours in and around Stellenbosch.
