Terroir is the combined influence of climate, soil, and geography on a wine's flavor and character. The terroir of South African red wines is a harmonious fusion of maritime climate, cooled by ...

Confused at the wine aisle? Discover how to pick the perfect South African red—Cabernet, Shiraz from Swartland, or Pinotage—like a pro.

It was February 2, 1659, and the colonial governor Jan van Riebeeck scribbled in his journal to record the precise date in history that wine was first made in what would later become South Africa.

South Africa’s wine export sector experienced a steadily contracting global wine market last year, with modest value growth achieved, nonprofit Wines of South Africa (WoSA) CEO Siobhan Thompson says.

Behind that first dry impression ... that would suit red meat dishes well, but easily stands alone as an evening sipper. Bosman is a familiar figure in South Africa’s wine history, with its ...

In Limpopo, red wine is at its cheapest in South Africa. You barely have to break a R50 note for a decent bottle. Meanwhile, Free State dips below the R45 mark on the white market – coming in at ...

The wine has a lively deep red colour ... approximately 600 - 700 mm per year. Soil: Deep red, well-drained soils - Hutton and Clovelly. about the harvest: Selected grapes (Ruby Cabernet - 44%, ...

The South African wine tasting was nothing short of eye-opening this year. All too often the annual show is a predictable mish-mash of heroes and villains, but the title of this year's event, "New ...

South Africa's vineyards are mostly situated in the Western Cape near the coast. This is the southernmost region of the African continent, and has a Mediterranean type climate with diverse soils, ...

South Africa’s wine exports have weathered a steadily contracting global wine market to reflect modest value growth in 2024, ...