Soil as the wine industry’s strongest business asset

Great wine starts long before the grapes reach the cellar, with the health of the vineyard and the soil that supports it. Soil has always shaped vine health, fruit quality and the character of a vineyard. As weather patterns become less predictable, it is also becoming one of the most important long term business assets […]

Roasted Garlic, Leek and Potato Soup

Showing off seasonal veggies, this comforting soup highlights Autumn alliums – garlic and leeks – while the addition of white beans and potato gives it a comforting creaminess without added dairy. Tokara Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil provides a subtle fruitiness and herbaceous depth to the soup as well as to the charred leek oil […]

The importance of Sauvignon Blanc in every season

Sauvignon Blanc has earned its place in the (all-year-round) wine calendar, and is embraced by producers and wine drinkers alike. It’s one that reinforces the cultivar’s growing significance in South Africa and abroad. Sauvignon Blanc has moved well beyond its long-held reputation as a simple summer refresher to become one of the country’s most commercially […]