


A walk in the clouds – stay at Jordan Wine Estate
A walk in the clouds – stay at Jordan Wine Estate Words: Samarie Smith, WSETDip February 7, 2022 There are exciting things happening at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. The Cellar Door Experience @ Jordan welcomes you through an imitation of a barrel into the...
Two mega Grand Crus of Burgundy, Corton-Charlemagne and Clos Vougeot: Is quality unequivocal?
Two mega Grand Crus of Burgundy, Corton-Charlemagne and Clos Vougeot: Is quality unequivocal? Words: Samarie Smith, WSETDip December 20, 2021 If you have a love affair with Burgundy, the opportunity to meander through two of its most sought-after Grand Crus in a...
Win a Date Night Hamper!
Win a Date Night Hamper! I remember the first day I met Chef Mynhardt Joubert. He cooked me a hearty countryside meal many cabbages ago in his restaurant Bar Bar Black Sheep in Riebeeck Kasteel. Today, this talented individual is one of our country’s most...
A spectacle of characterful South African wines await
A spectacle of characterful South African wines await Words: Samarie Smith, WSETDip September 15, 2021 I clearly remember my first Nedbank CWG pre-auction tasting 15 years ago; the anticipation building as guests arrive in the tasting hall and the chattering growing...