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Friday, 29 September, 2023

Vergenoegd Löw launches new book on their 327-year-old heritage

Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate has just released a book about their heritage titled ‘Reds, racehorses and runner ducks’.

Vergenoegd Löw

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Monday, 25 September, 2023

Vier Erfenisdag in jou taal

Ter viering van Erfenisdag stel Die MOS-Inisiatief ons, die wine.co.za DTC Academy, in staat om oor verbruikersvoorkeure gebaseer op huistaal ondersoek in te stel.

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Sunday, 24 September, 2023

Stellenzicht Heritage Month recipe series: Peach chicken curry paired with Thunderstone Chardonnay

Stellenzicht pairs their Thunderstone Chardonnay with a Cape Malay chicken curry.

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Saturday, 23 September, 2023

Stellenzicht Heritage Month recipe series: Caramelised onion braaibroodjies and Thunderstone Red

Stellenzicht has created a gourmet braaibroodjie to pair with their award-winning red blend, Thunderstone Red.

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Tuesday, 19 September, 2023

A guide to uniquely South African fynbos and wine pairings

In the spirit of Heritage Month, we share a list of uniquely South African fynbos and wine pairings.

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

Tuesday, 19 September, 2023

Introducing 'Stories With Rijk', a celebration of Muratie's living heritage

Honouring Heritage Month, Rijk Melck is starting a dedicated “Stories With Rijk” event series at Muratie Wine Estate.

Monday, 18 September, 2023

It’s time to step into spring!

As winter gives way to warmer days, we here at Lanzerac dream of the change that this new season promises.

Monday, 18 September, 2023

Savour SA heritage with Roodeberg and bobotie with a twist

Roodeberg enjoys a powerful connection with cherished South African food traditions.

Friday, 15 September, 2023

Enjoy a taste of South Africa with Leopard's Leap

In September, Leopard's Leap celebrates South Africa with a new food and wine pairing, a braai, and more!

Thursday, 14 September, 2023

Stellenzicht Braai Day online promotion

Get ready for Braai Day! Buy 2 bottles of Thunderstone Red and get a FREE pair of Stellenzicht braai tongs.

Tuesday, 12 September, 2023

Stellenzicht Heritage Month recipe series: Thunderstone Rosé and strawberry hertzoggies

Stellenzicht and Elmarie Berry present a recipe for strawberry hertzoggies, which pairs wonderfully with Stellenzicht Thunderstone Rosé.

Monday, 11 September, 2023

Celebrate Heritage Day with local flavour at Nederburg's The Manor

This Heritage Day, 24 August 2023, feast on traditional food with a modern twist at The Manor Restaurant at Nederburg.

Monday, 11 September, 2023

All about Mzansi: Celebrating South Africa this Heritage Month at Diemersfontein

As we step into September, the entire country is gearing up for a month-long celebration of our rich and diverse heritage.

Friday, 23 September, 2022

Fabulous South African recipes for Heritage Day

This Heritage Day take a break from the braai and try these fabulous South African recipes by local chefs.

Capsicum Culinary Studio

Wednesday, 21 September, 2022

Rietvallei - where heritage is tangible and tastable

During the month of September, you can walk the heritage path at Rietvallei Wine Estate in the Robertson Wine Valley.

Friday, 16 September, 2022

Recipe: Milk tart cake paired with Roodeberg Dr Charles Niehaus red blend

Enjoy this delicious milk tart cake from Roodeberg this Heritage Month, paired with Roodeberg's Dr Charles Niehaus red blend.

Monday, 12 September, 2022

Bring on South African sunshine and even brighter tastes this Heritage weekend

With Heritage Day on the horizon, the team at Nederburg’s The Manor restaurant has conjured up a feast.

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Friday, 9 September, 2022

Taste the sunshine in South African wines on Heritage Day | #tastesunshine

On 24 September, join us in inviting friends round, lighting the fire, and sharing some great South African wines – and #tastesunshine!

Thursday, 8 September, 2022

Spring at Mellasat

Spring is in the air! The fruit trees are in blossom, the roses are budding, the birds are singing early in the morning, and my pair of swallows are back at Mellasat.

Mellasat Vineyards

Tuesday, 6 September, 2022

Let’s go sassy and smoky in September!

During September we celebrate Heritage Month and Braai Day and it’s a great time to chat about about smoke. Chef Christiaan and winemaker Renier compared notes on smoky flavours in food and wine - and how they combine!

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Friday, 28 August, 2020

#tastesunshine - Celebrating South African wine on Heritage Day, 24 September

It's a little known fact that our wine is a little bit of sunshine in a bottle, and so wine.co.za is inviting you to share this sunshine with your friends/family/strangers - all around the world on 24 September.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

Tuesday, 25 August, 2020

Embracing Our Heritage with a South African Favourite

With heritage month around the corner, Anthonij Rupert Wyne invites South Africans to take one of our country’s best-loved pastimes to a new level. As close friends and family gather around the fire, open a bottle of Cape of Good Hope’s Riebeeksrivier Syrah 2015, and make your braai outstanding with the perfect pairing of steak and Syrah.

Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Tuesday, 17 September, 2019

Get your feast on in the winelands this Heritage Day

The thought of messing up your mother-in-law's 'braaibroodjie' on Heritage Day/Braai Day giving you sleepless nights? The winelands offers both the traditional and South African heritage food with a twist. See who will be lighting the fires and who has the melktert...

wine.co.za - Trudie Webb (Editor)

Wednesday, 4 September, 2019

Proudly braai-inspired dishes at Jordan this Heritage Day

Celebrate our proud heritage on the estate on Tuesday, 24th September with proudly South African braai-inspired dishes from The Bakery at Jordan. Relax on the deck overlooking the dam and the Stellenbosch valley and enjoy the tranquillity that this beautiful estate has to offer.

Jordan Wine Estate

Tuesday, 20 August, 2019

Vure vir Erfenis

We can't believe it’s that time of the year again, where all the preparations for our annual Heritage Day celebrations begin. Each year we have a big gathering of all the locals, and all the people passing by on the N7 national route, to join us in the heritage festivities.

Klawer Wine Cellars

Tuesday, 6 August, 2019

Show your Saffa heart at Stellenbosch Hills' Heritage pairing

Extra special wine-and-food tasting takes local-lekker to a new level

Stellenbosch Hills

Tuesday, 30 July, 2019

Turkish Delights at Vondeling for Heritage Month in the Winelands

Legendary Cape Town chef Tayfun Aras is teaming up with Vondeling wine estate in the Voor-Paardebergto bring a Turkish twist to South Africa’s favourite meal, celebrating September as both Heritage Month and “braai month”.

Vondeling Wines

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Friday, 28 September, 2018

Getting the world to taste the sunshine in our wines #tastesunshine

With South African Wines taking the world by storm, it is the perfect time for the annual #tastesunshine event, when we celebrate our Heritage Day and create more opportunities to share the sunshine in our wine.

Monday, 24 September, 2018

What are you doing this #HeritageDay? How about tasting some sunshine?

There is a beautiful word we use in South Africa ; ‘kuier’

Friday, 21 September, 2018

Heritage Day: Gooi kole and have nca wine with #tastesunshine

11 Official languages can make for quite a "mengelmoes" in everyday communication. In South Africa, we think its just lekker to mix it up a little and borrow a few words. As Mzansi gears up to celebrate Heritage Day on the 24th of September we count down a few of our favourite unique South African words we'll be throwing around the braai fire as we open a bottle of SA wine and #tastesunshine.

Friday, 21 September, 2018

Ace your Braai Day pairings with Durbanville Hills wines…..

A place where city culture and viticulture connect, Durbanville Hills is located a mere 20 minutes away from the Cape Town city centre, standing proud against the Tygerberg Hills.

Michael Olivier Communications

Thursday, 20 September, 2018

Bouchard Finlayson joins the #tastesunshine initiative on Heritage Day

Bouchard Finlayson invites you to #TasteSunshine this Heritage Day.

Bouchard Finlayson

Wednesday, 19 September, 2018

5 Best ways to celebrate Heritage Day

We have a list of suggestions on where and with what wines to celebrate the day also affectionately known as #braaiday.

wine.co.za, Trudie Webb

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Tuesday, 26 September, 2017

Celebrating and sharing South African Wines on Heritage Day with #tastesunshine

wine.co.za celebrated their 21st with a wonderful Braai Day at The Shed

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

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Friday, 22 September, 2017

Time to #tastesunshine on Sunday 24th Sept

Are you ready for the world's largest tasting of South African Wine? You too, could have a little bit of sunshine, anywhere on the planet!

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Wednesday, 20 September, 2017

Braai Day just got a whole lot bubblier

This Heritage Day, celebrate the sensational synergy that is Graham Beck bubbly and a delectable South African favourite in honour of Heritage Day and National Braai Day.

Graham Beck Wines

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Wednesday, 13 September, 2017

Looking back over the last 21 years at wine.co.za

Local wine portal, www.wine.co.za, is celebrating 21 years this year, having registered the URL wine.co.za as proud South Africans in the early days in 1996, when the internet was just a buzzword.

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Thursday, 7 September, 2017

Klawer Wine Cellars celebrates Heritage Day with #tastesunshine

If you love the Namaqualand, having a braai with friends, or drinking wine while soaking up the sun, mark 24 September in your calendar for a West Coast celebration!

Klawer Wine Cellars

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Monday, 28 August, 2017

wine.co.za comes of age! Join us on Braai day to #tastesunshine and celebrate #winecoza21

We are 21 today! wine.co.za was registered on 28 August 1996 and has gone through many iterations to get to where it is today.

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

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Wednesday, 23 August, 2017

Spreading the love through wine - #tastesunshine - SAVE THE DATE - Sun 24th Sept

Many of us feel that our wine is a little bit of sunshine in a bottle, and so wine.co.za is inviting you to share this sunshine with your friends/family/strangers - all around the world.

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

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Wednesday, 26 July, 2017

Come and #tastesunshine with wine.co.za on Braai Day - wherever you are in the world

South African Wines are attracting more and more attention around the world - and as part of wine.co.za's 21st celebrations, we invite you all to #tastesunshine with us on Braai Day (aka Heritage Day) on Sunday 24th September.

Judy Brower - wine.co.za

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