Researchers in France have found a way to identify wine so accurately they can pinpoint where the drink was made and in which barrel it was fermented.
It uses an electronic nose to make even the most well established sommelier a little nervous.
The unique way exploits the complex mix of thousands of compounds found in each [...]

It seems that when eating out it is not the food that makes the bill expensive. It is the wine. Is it wise for restaurants, in these tough economic times, to still have more than 100% markups on their wines?
When eating out the price of the wines are usually in the same (or higher) range [...]

You don’t need to be an über oenophile or a sommelier to determine if a wine list is good or not. Whether you’re a frugal diner who enjoys an occasional drink or someone who goes all out for the table, it’s smart to look at your wine options to maximise a dining experience.
Next time you [...]

Funky wine brand Versus and traditional, value-for-money Welmoed will be exhibiting at the upcoming Stellenbosch Wine Festival.

Join us at the Versus and Welmoed stand in Hall B at Paul Roos in Stellenbosch to taste some of our award-winning wines.

The Welmoed range maintains its proud winemaking tradition. The brand has built up a [...]

Have you ever wondered who came up the idea of heels? It seems that these shoes has been around for ages and women all around the world are loving their heels
Rumour has it that the heel was invented by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Throughout history the heel has been enjoyed, by men and women, for [...]

We’re having another Market Day wine sale at our Welmoed cellar door in Stellenbosch.

Dates: Thursday 30 July to Saturday 1 August 2009
Venue: Welmoed Cellar door. Here are the directions: Directions to Welmoed
The following wines will be on sale:

If you’d like more details regarding the sale, please contact Anri or Zoliswa at our cellar [...]

South African wines continue to go from strength to strength in the UK market as it moves past French wines to claim the fourth spot. Wine from Australia, USA and Italy are still more popular but the gap is decreasing.
Latest market figures from analysts Nielsen show that drinkers prefer reds, whites and rosés from Italy [...]

Congratulations to Ramona-Lee Scott.
Ramona-Lee is the lucky Facebook fan of the month and has won an Arniston Bay wine hamper.
Become a Facebook Fan of Arniston Bay and stand a chance to win wine hampers: Arniston Bay Facebook Page

“White with fish” isn’t your only option when pairing wine with seafood, but it is generally the best.
This most-famous wine and food guideline is based on hard science as well as pliable personal taste.
All wine contains a unique cocktail of acids that aid in vine metabolism, grape development and wine maturation, sometimes ending with acetic [...]

Indulge in delectable gourmet treats that will tantalise your senses at the new Gourmet Lane at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival, which takes place from 30 July to 2 August at the Paul Roos Centre.
Top restaurants in the Winelands area will be serving their best dishes for festival goers to enjoy,   Tuck into signature dishes [...]

South African wine producer, the company of wine people, is launching a new range of wines exclusively for the independent and on-trade sector.
Cape Reflections is a collection of entry-level red and white blends, with a recommended retail price of £4.99.
The new range is part of the Arniston Bay portfolio, but has been specifically developed with [...]

Living green really is easier than you think. If you make a few small changes it can have a great impact on the world around you. Here are some of the tips on green living…
Reduce, Re-use and Recycle.
Reduce. Be more responsible about how you use resources. Look at how you can use less water, less [...]

Arniston Bay’s new sparkling Rosé is a blush pink wine that’s ideal for adding some fizz to a series of social situations. Regardless of the reason for celebration, this bubbly is the drink of choice when toasting a memorable occasion.   Created by winemaker Abraham de Villiers, this non-vintage Charmat rosé is a delicate ensemble [...]

Kylie Minogue has been voted the female celeb people would most like to have over for dinner.
The Australian pop star beat the likes of Nigella Lawson and Cheryl Cole, winning 23 per cent of the votes in a poll of ideal dinner guests carried out by Arniston Bay wines.
Domestic goddess Nigella [...]

The second most populated country in the world, India, are predicted  to become one of the giants in the intentional wine markets. With more than 1 billion people this market is attracting attention from all the mayor wine producing counties.
South Africa is a relatively small player in the international wine market and is only the [...]

The Stellenbosch Wine Festival, which takes place from 30 July to 2 August at the Paul Roos Centre, is eager to give something back to the community by aiding welfare organisations in the area.   Stellenbosch Child Welfare, Stellenbosch Animal Welfare and the Clover Mama Afrika project will each receive funds raised at the festival [...]

The Salomon Featherbed Trail Run is a new cult event at the Knysna Oyster Festival.
Featherbed Nature Reserve is an iconic attraction for Knysna and the Garden Route – and although it’s been open to the public for twenty five years, this was the first time it’s opened its gates to an organised sporting [...]

The recession hasn’t stopped people from popping the cork off a bottle of Shiraz or Chardonnay. The so-called banker cultivars (wine styles) and the established value wine brands are still popular among wine consumers.
But many budget-conscious imbibers are shopping for wine more carefully, just as they are for groceries or clothes.
In general, retail sales of [...]

The Knysna Oyster Festival is supposed to be “the best 10 days of your winter”, according to the organisers, but in the days running up to the festival it felt like they’d chosen the worst 10 days of the year.
And then, after days of howling wind, driving rain and grey skies, the clouds went away, [...]

Arniston Bay, the official wine sponsor of the annual Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, are offering you the chance to win wine for a year!

For more details about how to enter, visit Knysna Oyster Festival Competition

Ten days of extravagance and beauty await you at the annual Pick ‘n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival – 3 to 11 July – as the streets of Thesen Island become a taste adventure just waiting to be shucked. But it will be all the sweeter if you head for the hotspots, which I had the [...]