There is a quiet shift in the Cape this year. The 2026 harvest has arrived not with drama, but with something far more meaningful – balance. After seasons shaped by extremes, this vintage feels composed, steady, and confident in its expression. Winter rains restored the soils, and the vineyards responded in kind. As the season[…]
Author Archives: Chantal Kisten
Every year on the second Saturday of October, wine lovers across the globe raise a glass to South Africa’s very own grape: Pinotage. Born in 1925 from the unlikely union of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (then called Hermitage), this varietal is more than just a wine, it’s a story of innovation, resilience, and identity. For[…]