BREAKING: Shiraz_SA Top 12 being announced in Paarl right now: Diemersdal x 2, De Grendel, Stellenrust, MAN, Von Family Wines, Stellenrust, Saronsberg, De Grendel x 2, Babylonstoren and Tokara.

Here's a glimpse of the Shiraz_SA Top 12 function last night, and an encouraging message to all producers from new chairman, Riaan Möller.

Classic Burgundy from the banks of the Breede.

Durbanville producers held another sold-out show of its red wines on Friday, incl a sneak peak of the new collab pinotage, sold only in magnum. Spot it here 👇

If this doesn't make you more cautious around cellphone/whatsapp calls and emails, nothing will. See the original story dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-0…

Great story series on #ErnieElsWines in Food&Home by Clifford Roberts. foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/e…

Chef blow-out happening now at Eike, a prequel to Taste Stellenbosch - the month-long Sept food and wine celebration in the City of Oaks. Basson, Van Dyk, Ferreira, Vadas, Scrooby and more behind the fires and pots tonight.

Restaurant + wine special events and packages to be on offer at Taste Stellenbosch, thru Sept. The launch at Eike last night featured some of the region's top chefs. Further info in coming weeks... See video below, 🔊 up.

This. Chardonnay lees distilled to fortify viognier. Think nougat and wild honey, a touch of mocha. A new release.

Prepping for #PinotNoir Day. The old, the new and the feral - there's no mistaking greatness.

Pinot Noir Day saw a Pinot and Popcorn-themed celebration, hosted by WCellar in collaboration Paul Clüver Family Wines, Iona & Haute Cabrière. news.wine.co.za/News.aspx?NEWS…

Die blou tapyt en springmielie-boksies wag, tabberds gestoom vir vanaand se première van unieke Afr fliek - swart en wit nogal. Is dit distopies of gruwel of bonatuurlik. Besluit jy. Maar weet: Nico Scheepers is aan die stuur litnet.co.za/kyknet-silwers… Silwerskermfees LitNet

Yesterday Silwerskermfees , I saw 'Vet vannie land', a new doccie about the devastating levels of poaching of SA succulents. It's going to Showmax South Africa , so keep an eye out for it and others. conservationmag.org/en/video/poach…