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Friday, 19 September, 2025

Layered like our heritage: La Motte celebrates texture

It is that time of year when nature revels in the turn from winter to spring - generously unfolding in textures that wrap you in the warmest welcome as you arrive at La Motte in Franschhoek.

Samarie Smith-Meletiou

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Saturday, 20 September, 2025

Ellman Estate Winery opens its doors in Napa Valley

Ellman Estate Winery has officially opened in Napa Valley, bringing South African roots to California's wine country.

Ellman

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Friday, 19 September, 2025

The taste test at Arkeste Restaurant at Chamonix

Upon a recent Franschhoek interlude, I decided to skip downtown, heading instead for the mountains, to the delightful Arkeste on Chamonix Estate.

Lafras Huguenet

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Friday, 19 September, 2025

Nederburg saving thousands of cubic metres of water annually

In what might be a first for the South African wine industry, Nederburg has created its own closed-loop vineyard, cellar, and brand-home irrigation water supply.

Nederburg

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Friday, 19 September, 2025

A secret family recipe passed down from braai to braai: Peppermint crisp tart

Robertson Winery shares a secret family recipe for a peppermint crisp tart with strawberry-mint salsa.

Robertson Winery

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Friday, 19 September, 2025

AIV believes that Europe's wine culture is at 'existential risk' from the WHO's prohibitionist stance

In an unprecedented move, the Académie Internationale du Vin is speaking out publicly against the threat of the "denormalisation" of wine initiated by the WHO.

The Drinks Business, Colin Hay

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