But is it art? We all know that the accidental splash of red wine on the white table cloth needs a positive attitude - otherwise the dinner party loses its soul. Such is life. Into bleach it goes, out goes the damned spot. Read more

Winemaking always seems and feels alchemical. Read more

It’s that time of the year when the wine family silver gets polished and changes hands - to the pleasure of many and the amusement of some. Read more

To say there is something evangelical about Rolf Ziervogel’s zinfandel passion is perhaps to acknowledge that he’s a pretty smart marketing man as well. Read more

Those who remember the start-up years, recall how uppity some of us got when the Cape Independent Winemakers Guild announced that its first auction would take place in Johannesburg. Read more