South Africa’s vineyards are home to a remarkably diverse range of grape varieties, shaped by more than 360 years of winemaking history and one of the most varied wine landscapes in the world. From old bush vines growing in the dry soils of the Swartland to Cabernet Sauvignon planted on the slopes of Stellenbosch and [...]
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South African Wine Grapes: 10 Varieties You Need to Know
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South African Wine & Food Pairing Guide
Wine has always been at its best around the table. A thoughtful pairing can elevate both the food and the wine, revealing flavours and textures that might otherwise go unnoticed. Fortunately, pairing wine isn't about following strict rules or impressing your dinner guests; it's about understanding a few simple principles. At its heart, successful wine [...] More -
Neal Martin 90+ Scoring Wines of 2025
Neal Martin, 2020 Worlds best wine critic of the year, is a senior editor at Vinous.com. His specialty and interests are in Bordeaux and Burgundy, as well as South African and New Zealand wines. ― Neal Martin, Vinous Neal Martin is celebrated for his unbiased and candid assessments. He doesn't hesitate to critique wines that [...] More -
Lourens Family Wines Vintage 2024 is Energetic!
Franco ‘Poenie’ Lourens is releasing his outrageously good 2024 Vintage. The word he uses to describe this vintage is ‘energy’. From the healthy, thriving grapes, the busy and well equipped cellar he was working in to the end product in each wine. “I’m excited about this vintage” says Poenie. This is his tenth vintage of [...] More -
Lourens Family Wines | New Releases
LOURENS FAMILY WINESNew Releases We are proud to present the latest releases from Franco Lourens of Lourens Family Wines. This boutique family-run project, though small, is making a big impact both in South Africa and internationally. Franco jokes that he is a lazy winemaker and lets the grapes do all the work but hearing him [...] More