My Wine Cellar

Explore the Cape Winelands… On Your PC!

Brandon Marc — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:00:50 +0000

With the introduction of ‘Google Streetview’, you are now able to visually explore the Cape Winelands on your PC. I’m certainly not suggesting that this replace the real experience of the Winelands, however this technology can be great for ’sneak-previews’ and travel planning. Click here to see the street view of the road to Delheim Estate, [...]

Winemaker Focus: Stellekaya

Brandon Marc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:00:38 +0000

Courtesy of BKWine TV, below is a brief interview with the Winemaker of Stellekaya, based in Stellenbosch. Ntsiki Biyela has been making quality wines at Stellenkaya since 2004, and describes how she became involved in winemaking. From My Wine Cellar we wish her all the best in her young winemaking career, and we look forward to [...]

Midsummer Madness

Brandon Marc — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:00:53 +0000

Sweden’s infamous ‘Midsummer’ season is upon us. It might be the middle of winter down in South Africa, but up here in the Nordics it’s time to take some time off and relax in the warm summer sun. The midsummer weekend is particularly popular, and the trip to my local Systembolaget after work was near [...]

Braai Time with WOSA

Brandon Marc — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:00:05 +0000

The European summer is here, and what better way to celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa by having a truly South African braai accompanied by South African wines. It was a pleasure to attend the Wines of South Africa (WOSA) event, held at Cliff Barnes restaurant in central Stockholm. The braai was [...]

Wine Scores at 2010 FIFA World Cup

Brandon Marc — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:00:17 +0000

It’s 10 days after the official opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and the tournament is well on its way in South Africa. About 3 million match tickets have been sold, and an estimated 200 000 international visitors are expected to attend the month-long event. If every visitor were to buy just one [...]

My Wine Cellar… Now Open!

Brandon Marc — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:00:31 +0000

To all subscribers of My Wine Cellar, here’s a short message to say that my wine cellar is now officially open. Within the cool basement of a pristine beach house, in the nearby vicinity of the Swartland wine district, lies my wine cellar. For more information on how to visit ‘the White House’ and fulfill [...]

Guess the Wine Farm – No. 5

Brandon Marc — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:00:22 +0000

Finally, it’s what you’ve all been waiting for, the next edition of Guess the Wine Farm! This Stellenbosch wine estate dates back to 1705, where grapes were first produced by Dutch settlers. Oh, and they produce one of my favorite Gewürztraminer’s. So, can you guess the wine farm pictured below? Cheers! Brandon Marc

Robertson Wacky Wine Festival

Brandon Marc — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:00:42 +0000

This weekend marks the 7th Anniversary of the Robertson Wacky Wine Festival, South Africa’s largest annual wine festival. The festival extends over a weekend and offers a vast variety of attractions. With 50 local wineries showcasing their wines, the festival offers an effective way to experience the Robertson Wine Valley in a single weekend! Dates: [...]

Sweden Big on Bag-in-Box

Brandon Marc — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:00:07 +0000

Over the years South Africa as a supplier of wine to Sweden has grown tremendously, and in recent times has become Sweden’s leading supplier. You might be surprised to know that 60% of all wine sold in Sweden is sold in Bag-in-Box (BiB) and other non-bottle format containers. This is part of the [...]

South Africa Over-takes the French!

Brandon Marc — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:00:30 +0000

According to the latest sales figures, South African wine imports in the UK market have overtaken that of French wine imports. SA wine imports in the UK have seen a 20% increase compared to 2009 figures, resulting in a total import volume of 12.27 million cases. The French, however, have suffered a loss of 12%, [...]