Whalehaven Winery

Pinotage: Get it right with Whalehaven

Alex Down is trying the Whalehaven Pinotage 2010, from Stellenbosch, South Africa on camera. He's explaining the diversity of the Pinotage grape and how strongly associated it is with South African's modern winemaking.

Give it a try: Whalehaven Pinotage 2010

Let us know in the comments below what you think of Pinotage!

Cheers!

Dan's Epic Wine Route - Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (II)

Now well into his annual Epic Wine Route while following the Cape Epic mountain bike race, Dan samples wine from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley for a second week, including chardonnay from Ataraxia, the Hannibal red blend from Bouchard Finlayson, an older cabernet franc from Whalehaven, and a blend from Creation Wines. Enjoy!

Mellasat Vineyards on making world's first white Pinotage wine #CapeWine2015

Steve Richardson, Owner and Winemaker at Mellasat Vineyards in the Paarl Region of Western Cape, South Africa talks about making the first white pinotage wine in the world and more #CapeWine2015 Sponsored by South African Airlines and The South African High Commision of Ghana

Cálem Port : Discover the versatility of Port

Discover the versatility of Port with our Wine Sales & Marketing Manager, Alex Down!

In this video, Alex is exploring both Ruby and Tawny Port from our exclusive Cálem range.

Try out these unique and exclusively imported Ports for yourself with

If you are interested in finding out more on the versatility of Port, then why not check out on how it can be used in cocktails:

A bit more information on Cálem Port:

Since releasing its first Vintage Port in 1870, Cálem has gained a reputation for being one of the Douro’s most celebrated Port producers.

Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, on the south bank of the Douro River, Cálem has been at the forefront of Port production in the region for over a century.

Whilst adhering to its sense of tradition, Cálem has also worked hard to innovate and modernise the image of Port in an attempt to appeal to a broader range of Port drinkers. Cálem’s beautifully restored winery is one of the most recognisable in the region and attracts around 150,000 visitors each year.