As part of our #wineforgood month, we're sharing good news stories of Pebbles Project changing lives. First up, we feature the story of Mariana following her dream.read more » Thursday, 07 April 2022
In 2021 we enjoyed a cool winter with regular rain. Groundwater was replenished and the growing season was optimal. Flowering occurred under limited wind conditions and both quality and yield benefitted.read more » Monday, 07 February 2022
Covid is still out there and new waves keep coming but there is a place for some optimism. Although most of us are suffering from Covid fatigue, we need to remain vigilant while we slowly get back to our old lives. South Africa is off the red list which is promising for much needed tourism and events.read more » Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Enjoy a complimentary glass of Starlight upon arrival and set off to the lawn to sample more of our award-winning Cap Classiques, pairing so perfectly with the freshest oysters from The Mussel Monger & Oyster Bar. Both our Villiera and Domaine Grier ranges will be available at the tasting stations, where the Villiera family will be waiting for you.read more » Monday, 25 October 2021
With the easing of restrictions we were delighted to be able to welcome our trade customers back to Villiera and connect with them in person.read more » Wednesday, 22 September 2021
As we celebrate wine.co.za's 25th year, we look back at what our readers and shoppers have loved most over the years. We bring you our Top 10 most viewed wineries and Top 10 best-selling wines.read more » Friday, 06 August 2021
Amidst gloomy pandemic headlines worldwide comes some good news: Cape Wine 2022 has been announced for October. It’s a scant 460 days (or so…) away. It’s also – roughly – the same amount of time that South Africans have spent under lockdown or the euphemistically termed “adjusted living”!read more » Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Villiera was the first South African producer to start making sparkling wine with the help of a champagne producer – Jean-Louis Denois.read more » Thursday, 29 April 2021
The second annual Cap Classique Report convened by Winemag.co.za and sponsored by multinational financial services company Prescient is now out.read more » Thursday, 01 April 2021
We are living in crazy times indeed and planning for the 2021 harvest, amidst all the uncertainty, was no exception to the guesswork we are currently forced to be involved in. After a series of alcohol bans last year we sat down towards the end of 2020 to plan for the 2021 harvest. We had recovered reasonably well after the bans and decided to be positive about our forecasts.read more » Wednesday, 17 March 2021
This year we all had to make adjustments and adapt to rather unusual conditions. We shared our wines with you at home via virtual tastings and webinars, and became proficient users of all manner of technology as we relied on digital tools to stay connected.read more » Friday, 20 November 2020
It’s World Vegan Month, and with the ever-increasing take-up of veganism, more and more wine drinkers want confirmation that their bottle is as vegan-friendly as their plant-based cheese or tofu-burger. Fortunately, take a look at the wine aisles of almost any major wine or grocery retailer, and the chances are they’ll be able to pinpoint whether a wine is vegan or not. But what does this really mread more » Monday, 09 November 2020
Merlot's spiritual home is in France, specifically Bordeaux, and it remains the most widely planted variety in the region.read more » Monday, 09 November 2020
The finalists for the 40th Diners Club Winemaker and 20th Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced. Five winemakers have been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious Winemaker of the Year award, while five will vie for the Young Winemaker of the Year title.read more » Friday, 30 October 2020
One of South Africa’s most awarded Cap Classique producers continues to excel by winning the African Cellar Suppliers Cap Classique Trophy for their prestige cuvee, Monro Brut 2014.read more » Wednesday, 07 October 2020
Now in its 35th year of production, Villiera Tradition Brut remains a gilded Cap Classique earning another accolade at the 2020 International Wine & Spirit Competition.read more » Monday, 05 October 2020
