I fell in love with Vondeling (meaning ‘foundling’) long before I had the pleasure of visiting the wine farm at the foot of the Paardeberg Mountain. One sip of their luscious Rosé and I was hooked! I had yet to taste the rest of their extensive and award-winning range. This was one place that had been on my wine tripping list for a while, yet I’d never managed to get there. So many wine farms, so little time!
De Krans Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Winter’s perfect companion
With Winter approaching, we tend to start turning to a glass of red for those colder evenings. What better red wine to try out than the De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. Using an old wooden basket press, the pressure on the grapes is much softer, therefore resulting in gentle tannins and allowing for the wine to be enjoyed immediately. Still staying true to the typical cabernet character of dark fruit and cherry cigar, this wine is a refreshing alternative to the heavyweights synonymous with this category. With only mild oak maturation, this Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon is perfect for an everyday drinking wine or for that dinner with friends.
I love discovering and exploring beautiful places and spaces. On 7 May, I had the great pleasure of attending the South African reveal of the Cathedral Cellar AR labels. A brand new way of storytelling, the lavish event was held in Paarl in the exquisite Cathedral Cellar dating back to the 1930s.
