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le tour de vin grand
Criss-cross through French wine country with Nikki Lordan, Winenews Editor for WINE.CO.ZA.


Wine Bulb
Dusan Jelic, Social Networking Manager at WINE.CO.ZA and Cape Wine Academy student explores wines produced in and around the Cape and writes about his wine and dine experiences.



It is all happening here
We want you to follow our blog, read what the experts have to say, enjoy our wines and watch as the cellar on the old farm comes into glory, and we take on this new adventure..



Withoek - Calitzdorp with Fanie Geyser 
Wine and life in the slow lane!! Come and listen to what Calitzdorp have to say.


The Pinotage Club
Peter F May is the founder of The Pinotage Club, an international cyber-based fan club for wines made from the Pinotage variety. Peter was awarded Honorary Membership of the producers Pinotage Association in 2004 and was a judge at the annual Pinotage Top 10 Competition in 2004 and 2005. Peter is a wine writer, educator and author.


The Cru

The new vintage of wine lovers. A South African Wine Blog.


Serious About Wine with Mike Carter
Welcome to Serious About Wine, a blog dedicated to showcasing the best of wine packaging, design and marketing. My vision is for Serious About Wine to become internationally recognised as an authoritative information resource for all those interested in wine packaging, design and marketing, especially wine industry professionals. I welcome your constructive comments and suggestions.


Backsberg's Blog by Simon Back
My name is Simon Back. I have grown up on Backsberg. I am 23 years of age, currently studying Business Science Economics at the University of Cape Town. Over the coming months I, together with the Backsberg team, hope to bring you a personal insight into the workings of the farm. I intend for Backsberg's Blog to embrace the notion of a blog: personal in nature and interactive in character. Please feel free to post comments and ask questions.


Wedderwill Wine Estate Blog with Wolfgang von Loeper
Wedderwill Wine Estate is a small producer of exclusive wines.Our attention to detail and the attributes of our unique terroir make our wines a reward of providence and precision. A real must have, buy @ wedderwill.co.za. This blog gives you in-depth details on our activities of growing grapes and making wine.


Pendock Uncorked at The Times
Neil Pendock is South Africa's leading independent drinks commentator - he has no financial connections with any importer, producer, distributor, retailer, show, competition or restaurant.


Cabriere Blog: Sun · Soil · Vine · Man
Interesting, Entertaining & Opinionated


Kumkani Blog: King of South African wine
Derived from the Xhosa word meaning ‘king’, Kumkani is an award-winning wine that celebrates South Africa’s rich heritage, eclectic mix of people and abundance of natural resources. The Kumkani Blog aims to facilitate thought exchanges about wine, life and being a world citizen

The Kumkani Blog aims to facilitate thought exchanges about wine, life and being a world citizen.


The Four Cousins’ Blog - Finalist in the Category Best Food and Wine Blog.
The Four Cousins’ Blog is a celebration of life site. The blog facilitate conversations about wine, dine and enjoying life.

The Eish website describes this blog as follows:
4cousins.blat.co.za : A quirky outlet for the marketers of a quirky wine, Four Cousins. Although all the posts essentially center around wine, they are not necessarily only about the wine being marketed. There are tips and ideas for serving wines, recipes, pairing advise and general information that a newbie can use to feel like they know just enough not to be belittled by the wine elite. Read more.


Edo Heyns - WynLand Wingerd Waaibs
WynLand het sy jongste loot op die redaksiekordon – natuurlik Edo met sy wilde loofbedekking – gevra om sy kop op ’n blog te sit en sodoende sien WWW, oftewel WynLand Wingerd Waaibs nou die lig. Dié blog sal op ten minste ’n weeklikse basis bygewerk word om sy ervaring van die nuutste gistings in die wynbedryf ook digitaal oor te dra.


CAPE CHATTER | Wine Industry Blog by Fiona McDonald
Cape Chatter is our wine industry blog, written by freelance writer, tour guide & international wine taster Fiona McDonald, former editor of Wine Magazine. YOUR VIEWS ARE VERY WELCOME.


A MAN IN THE KITCHEN - Norman McFarlane
I spend a good deal of my time wandering around the Winelands in search of stories, and I encounter the most remarkable array of characters, places, bits and bobs. I’m inclined to write about what I experience, and since print pages are expensive and therefore limited (yes, I do write for a print publication each week), most of what I write will end up here.


Warwick Wine Estate Blog by Mike Ratcliffe
Warwick Estate is a family-owned and run winery. Managing Director Michael Ratcliffe is the 3rd generation family member to oversee this high quality boutique operation that has been lauded globally for excellence and consistency. Mike is passionately involved in many aspects of the South African and global wine industry and has held senior leadership positions in industry bodies.


Haut Espoir Blog
Haut Espoir is a boutique wine farm in the corner of Franschhoek, South Africa. The farm is completely family driven, with mom, dad, kids and extended family all having a hand in the day to day operations of the farm. Also famous for its conservation efforts as it is for it’s wines. From our BWI accreditation and efforts to restore the farm, to our Fynbos Friday posts to hopefully educate the public, our dreams are for sustainable farming and development not only on our farm, but the entire wine industry.


Relax with Dax | What’s what – in Cape Town
If you’re looking for comprehensive reviews that rate everything and tell you about the food and dining experience in flowery words, then you’ll have to try somewhere else. I don’t take a notepad to venues because I don’t want them to know I am watching their every move. I believe that it’s the overall dining experience that counts, I might be prepared to put up with a weak wine list or average service if the venue has other redeeming qualities like a really attractive hostess. For these reasons my reviews are short and powerful, giving an overall impression of the place and mentioning good and bad aspects that stand out.


Kitchen Cowboy's Blog
I am an Aries, my favourite colour is purple, I love long walks on the beach….no seriously – I have been cooking professionally for 23 years – here, there & everywhere. I’m currently based in Cape Town where I have a number of food related businesses – some more fun than others. I dabble in a bit of teaching, consulting, freelance writing oh yes and a fair bit of cooking.

May the sauce be with you
Pete Goffe-Wood


Bubblesonwine's Blog



David the foodie
This blog is simply a documentation of the eating experiences of a Cape Town foodie. Someone that loves food. The unprocessed kind you find at farmers markets, neighbourhood delis and quality restaurants. This blog celebrates that good side of life, the side that is filled with real food, delicious wines, artisanal beers and homemade grappas. Yes, the occasional bit of ‘junk food’ is acceptable. I’m not a snob, and can appreciate a boerie roll and a pint as much as a foie grois terrine with some dessert wine. Both can generate enormous pleasure, and that’s exactly what this blog is about.


Hein On Wine



Spill | a food and drink blog with Clare
I don’t remember a time in my life when food wasn’t my abiding passion. Whether it’s eating, reading recipes, visiting restaurants, tasting new tastes, experimenting with new food combinations; I’m there. From a food point of view Cape Town is an exciting place to be and this blog is my foodie adventure. I hope you get as much pleasure out of it as I do writing it.

Your taste buddy, Clare.


Wine Goggle - Emile Joubert
Wine, food and fun through rosé-tinted spectacles.



Whale Cottage Portfolio - Chris von Ulmenstein
Of all the restaurants that I have visited and reviewed, newly opened Dutch East in Franschhoek has been one of the most difficult to come to grips with, to categorise and to review. It appears to not have a focus, and to be all over the place in terms of what it wants to achieve.



Drizzle & Dip with Sam Linsell
A lifelong obsession with food, cooking, baking and eating, has led me to the creation of Drizzle and Dip.  I finally have a way to spread my culinarian love and connect in a broader way with like minded people.  Hello!



Wine Passionista - Tara O'Leary
I’m Tara, your resident Wine Passionista!I am a huge advocate for trying new wines – as many as possible, as often as possible! This is, without a doubt, the best way to learn about wine and to experience the amazing quality and diversity available today.If you’re looking for advice on choosing and buying wine, or would like to learn more about wine in general or for guidance with your wine collection or if you simply have a random question about wine, contact me


Scrumptious South Africa introduced by Jane-Anne Hobbs
I've been cooking since I was nine or so, but it's only in the last eleven years that cookery has turned from a hobby (and an often dreary chore) into something of an obsession. And no, I'm not going to say, like those annoying TV cooks, that I am 'passionate' about food, fresh local ingredients and punchy flavours (Duh! Doesn't every cook feel that way?). I'm enthusiastic, yes, but I think the word 'passion' should be reserved for activities that involve reading books or removing your knickers.



Cape Town News Blog with Lesley Cox

Welcome to Cape Town News Blog!

I am a freelance writer and tour guide, living in Cape Town since 2002.  As Cape Town prepares for the world cup soccer and the influx of tourists during the years that follow, I will write regular blogs on our lifestyle and activities in Cape Town.



Cape Town Travel and Tourism with Dirk Odendaal
In addition to the Events Calendar which provides for quick reading on everything about "WhatsUp in the Cape", click here  for a taste of what Cape Town, it's surrounds and it's people are getting up to.



Under the Table with Chris
Diverse views and ideas on Cape Town.