News
South African Shiraz: Exploring its Unique Charm
Shiraz red wine is a firm favourite amongst South African wine lovers, but where did this variety originate from, and how did it make its way to our beloved country?
Read more
Chenin Blanc: An Insider’s Guide
Chenin Blanc has a rich and captivating history, from its humble beginnings in France to its exciting journey to South African shores. But how did it become the most planted grape variety in South Africa, and what can you expect to discover when you open a bottle of Chenin Blanc?
Read more
The World of Sauvignon Blanc: A Comprehensive Guide
The words Sauvignon Blanc tend to bring to mind memories of warm summer days spent relaxing outside with friends. It is a globally cherished white grape varietal, which is famed for its distinct and diverse flavour profile.
Read more
Pinotage: South Africa's Signature Red Wine
Pinotage is South Africa's signature red wine, a grape cultivar created back in 1925 by combining the French varietals Pinot Noir (for flavour) and Cinsaut (for vigour).
Read more
Explore the World of Red Wines
In winter, red wine is synonymous with cosy night-time chats by the fire and long, lazy lunches with a rich roast and gravy. From a fruity Pinotage to a spicy Shiraz, each type of red wine has a unique flavour profile that will enhance the occasion wherever, whenever.
Read more
Adama Wines Bursary candidates for 2023 get off to a flying start
The HER Wine Collection team is loyally following the paths of their first two bursary candidates as they near the end of their first term in their first year of tertiary education.
Read more
Cape wines with style in the making
Well, the harvest is over, but the winemaking process is not! While the vineyards of the wine farms of the Western Cape are turning burnished colours under cloudy skies, the grapes from the harvest are being put through their paces in the cellar, becoming red and white wines that will speak of their journey thus far and age well in your cellar.
Read more
Proudly South African Wine
The South African wine industry traces its roots back to 1659 when the first grapes were harvested at the Cape of Good Hope. These grapes were picked from vines planted by Jan van Riebeek, the Dutch governor at the Cape, who had arrived in 1652 and was tasked with establishing a refreshment station for the Dutch East India Company to support their ships travelling between Europe and the Far East to trade in spices.
Read more
HER Wines Bursary
Empowering young people is a key focus for the HER Wine Collection team. These women in wine understand the struggle because of the hurdles they themselves have overcome to get to where they are today.
Read more
How to pair wine with food
You invite friends over for a meal. What wine do you serve? Food and wine pairing can become really complicated and, quite frankly, really snobby, but let’s make it simple.
Read more
