This being my last write up of 2020, I admittedly acted a little selfish in choosing a wine farm and specifically a wine that is way up there on my personal favourites list. I have very fond memories of this estate, going way back when. Nestled in the foothills of the Helderberg Mountains, roughly about… [Read More]

“Wine is sunlight held together by water.” – Galileo Galilei Born through “accidental” breeding from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc during the 17th Century in France, this “thick skinned” (literally and figuratively speaking) red grape “accident “ turned out to be one of, if not the most popular grape varietal in the world. Vines resistant… [Read More]

Producing world class wines requires a team effort, far greater than just the Clüver family. As a family business our goal is to guide the team and ensure that we adhere to the values that has helped us to be successful for more than 100 years.” – Paul Clüver Jnr Mission statement of Paul Cluver… [Read More]

“I’ll have my dessert in a glass…” A writeup or three back I introduced you the Donkiesbaai Steen (Chenin). The delectable Donkiesbaai Hooijwijn Dessert wine hails from the same stable. Before we delve a bit deeper into this after dinner delight let’s briefly recap on the Donkiesbaai Wine Estate. Donkiesbaai has, for many years, been the… [Read More]

“Wine and friends are a great blend.” ~ Ernest Hemingway In this instance these words cannot be truer. When two iconic families join forces, the result can only be described as spectacular! Sabi Sabi and Stellenrust Wine Estate have been “friends” in wine and on many other levels for many years.  Sabi Sabi being renowned… [Read More]