Adega on 45th Estate Winery’s Cabernet Franc is known for its amazing flavour and great grip. “It’s the best in the valley” says Karen Valckx, the estate’s wine shop assistant. A big wine with 17.2 per cent alcohol, it’s boozy, but not heated. It flows nicely into jammy notes. … [Read more...] about OVERFLOWING WITH FLAVOUR
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RIVERSTONE CELEBRATED WORLD MALBEC DAY WITH NEW RELEASES
People around the world celebrate the Malbec grape varietal, and Malbec World Day this year fell on April 17. In support of this auspicious occasion, River Stone released the much-anticipated 2017 Malbec Rosé and the 2016 single varietal, single vineyard Malbec. River Stone has … [Read more...] about RIVERSTONE CELEBRATED WORLD MALBEC DAY WITH NEW RELEASES
LIKE HER WINE, OLIVER TWIST’S GINA HARFMAN IS FULL OF PUNCH
Before Gina Harfman was professionally making wine, she was airbrushing and pinstriping motorcycles, vehicles and basically any object thrown at her. Her family held onto almost everything, from old fridges to vintage cars — Harfman grew up in an era well before her time. “I … [Read more...] about LIKE HER WINE, OLIVER TWIST’S GINA HARFMAN IS FULL OF PUNCH
AS WELCOME AS MAY BLOSSOMS QUINTA FERREIRA SHIFTS INTO HIGH GEAR
Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery’s tasting room is now open daily for the season with new vintages flying off the shelves. Drink in the sights and scents of buds on Black Sage Road, and then taste the latest wine releases. While you’re stocking up on your beloved choices before … [Read more...] about AS WELCOME AS MAY BLOSSOMS QUINTA FERREIRA SHIFTS INTO HIGH GEAR
DESERT HILLS TO OPEN NEW FARM FRESH BISTRO
When visiting Desert Hills Estate Winery, you may see one of the Toor brothers pouring wine in the tasting room or riding a tractor in the vineyard. The three brothers — Randy, Jessie and Dave — take the term “family-owned and operated” to another level. The 24-acre home … [Read more...] about DESERT HILLS TO OPEN NEW FARM FRESH BISTRO