The Winetrip Journal

Guides to the Cape Winelands written from what the estates publish: tasting prices, opening hours and the drives between them.

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A beginner's guide to South African wine

South African wine for beginners: Pinotage, Chenin Blanc and the other grapes you'll meet, with tasting notes, food pairings and producers to try, and the critics worth following.

17 min read3 April 2026

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A guide to wine tasting in South Africa

Wine tasting in South Africa's main wine regions: what a tasting is like, the regions and the estates to know, the grapes, what it costs, when to go and how to plan the day.

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