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‘Yeast makes winemakers lazy’, argues Stellenbosch Wine producer
20 SEPTEMBER 2023 The Drinks Business By Sarah Neish Does using commercial yeast make winemakers lazy? One South African winemaker thinks...
marinus Wijnbeek
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Wine Tours South Africa
Exploring Wine Tours South Africa's and Regions South Africa is renowned for its diverse and picturesque wine regions, each offering a...
marinus Wijnbeek
Sep 14, 20234 min read


Tim James: The importance of wards for fine South African wine
By Christian Eedes, 15 August 2023 I don’t like disagreeing with Eben Sadie about wine matters. If ever I’ve ventured to do so (about the...
marinus Wijnbeek
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Gather the troops: Child-friendly restaurants in Cape Town
Published by Ilze-Mari Van Zyl on August 12, 2023 Eating out for adults with kids is challenging, to say the least. It requires a...
marinus Wijnbeek
Aug 22, 20232 min read


A happy accident: the story of port wines in South Africa!
Port in South Africa, well, Cape Vintage if we are being correct, wasn’t something planned by some pioneering winemaker in a far corner...
marinus Wijnbeek
Aug 15, 20232 min read


How controversial is Pinotage really?
By Tim James 7 August 2023 Too often pinotage is offered (by journalists and critics and the wine-snifferati more generally) as more...
marinus Wijnbeek
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Chenin Blanc: 5 Stellenbosch Wine Estates to Visit.
Top 5 Estates to Experience Chenin Blanc in Stellenbosch with My Wine Tour. Indulge in the captivating world of Chenin Blanc wines as we...
marinus Wijnbeek
Aug 7, 20233 min read


Celebrating Woman Wine Makers Experience wine from Stellenbosch and Cape Winelands
#VinoPeople: Kayleigh Hattingh, winemaker at Kaapzicht Written by Jeanine Malan "It’s quite perfect that my past experience has led me to...
marinus Wijnbeek
Aug 7, 20231 min read


Orange Wine?
Orange wine is a bit of a misnomer. It is not a wine made with oranges, nor is it a Mimosa cocktail (a blend of 1 part orange juice to 2...
marinus Wijnbeek
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Kanonkop Celebrates 50th Harvest!
If you could bottle time, what would 50 years look, smell or even taste, like? Distinctive Stellenbosch estate, Kanonkop marks the 50th...
marinus Wijnbeek
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Guided Tours from Cape Town to Stellenbosch:
Making memories. All the things to do in and around Cape Town, South African memories. From the city to the Cape Winelands & Stellenbosch
marinus Wijnbeek
Jul 12, 20233 min read


Unveiling the Western Cape's Hidden Charms
4 Reasons why a Qualified Guide is Essential for Your Journey Welcome to the Western Cape, a captivating region of South Africa known for...
marinus Wijnbeek
Jul 11, 20232 min read


Uncorking Excellence: Exploring the New Wine Makers of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
South Africa's renowned wine regions, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, have long been hailed as the cradle of exceptional wines. The storied vi
marinus Wijnbeek
Jul 11, 20233 min read


5 Great Things to do when Traveling to Stellenbosch.
1. Visit the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden. The Stellenbosch Botanical Garden is the oldest university botanic garden in South...
marinus Wijnbeek
Mar 13, 20233 min read


February Harvest Ending
The grape harvest season in Stellenbosch typically starts in January or February and lasts until around April or May, depending on the...
marinus Wijnbeek
Feb 27, 20232 min read


South African Wine and Today's Challenges.
The wine industry in South Africa is facing economic uncertainty due to the rising cost of production, declining retail prices, and...
marinus Wijnbeek
Feb 20, 20233 min read


Independently Thriving
South Africa's wine industry is home to a thriving community of independent wine producers, who are dedicated to producing high-quality,...
marinus Wijnbeek
Feb 13, 20232 min read


Wine and it's future.
Young wine producers in South Africa South Africa's wine industry has a rich history dating back to the 17th century, with the arrival of...
marinus Wijnbeek
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Stellenbosch & Terroir
Stellenbosch is one of South Africa's most famous wine regions, known for its unique terroir that produces high-quality wines. Located in...
marinus Wijnbeek
Feb 8, 20231 min read
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