Cape Classics awards 2008 Indaba Scholarships to two Stellenbosch University students

Cape Classics wines touted as Fine Living Favorite Things

The Fine Living website featured 9 Cape Classics wines in a "10 South African Wines under $20" spotlight on the network's Favorite Things. Click here to see which wines made the grade and to read the full reviews.

Rustenberg and Thelema take top winery honors in Wine mag's annual reader poll

Mulderbosch's "Impressive" Sauvignon Featured as Wine & Spirits Critics' Pick

Mulderbosch 2007 Sauvignon Blanc was among the wines chosen by Wine & Spirits' critics "as their personal favorites for exceptional value." Click here to read an excerpt from the magazine's June 2008 issue, which hails the iconic bottling as "impressive sauvignon blanc."

Wall Street Journal touts SA Sauvignon Blanc as go-to summer wine

Meet and taste with Chenin master Bruwer Raats during his US visit, May 5-13!

Raats Family Wines has received great critical acclaim for their outstanding Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc bottlings. Cape Classics is thrilled to welcome winemaker extraordinaire Bruwer Raats to the US. Bruwer has already completed the first leg of his journey in NYC and will be touching down in Texas later this week. Please click here for more information on upcoming events in Houston and Austin. We hope you can join us to meet Bruwer and taste his top-notch wines. 

Wall Street Journal Praises South African Whites for Quality and Value

Wine Spectator recommends South African whites for summer sipping

Rustenberg John X Merriman highlighted as one of best-made South African reds

A Gannett news article reflects on the distinctive, world class reds being produced in South Africa today, "true 'terroir' wines [which] reflect the quality of the soils in which the grapes were grown." Rustenberg's flagship "John X Merriman" Bordeaux blend is hailed as an outstanding example.  Click to read the full article.

Against all odds, South African Trevor Immelman captured golf's prestigious Masters Tournament and the coveted green jacket at Augusta National yesterday. His shocking victory came a mere 4 months after the 28-year-old was sidelined by surgery to remove a tumor from his diaphragm. Immelman's game was inspired by his childhood hero (and three time Masters champion), the legendary Gary Player, who was the last South African to earn the Masters title in 1978.

Crack open a bottle of your favorite Cape Classics wine and celebrate Trevor's amazing win!

Wine Spectator's annual South Africa tasting report

The April 30, 2008 issue of Wine Spectator contains the magazine's annual comprehensive tasting report on South Africa. Click here for a recap of James Molesworth's feature article, "A Pair of Aces:  Syrah and Chenin Blanc Lead South Africa's Strong Hand," as well as ratings highlights from the issue. 

Rare 1791 Constantia Wine on Auction Block

George Miliotes, MS, visits the Cape to blend Indaba Chardonnay

Cape Classics was thrilled to once again host Master Sommelier George Miliotes in the Cape Winelands in March. During his annual visit to blend the Indaba Chardonnay, Miliotes sat down with journalist Kim Maxwell to discuss his passion for South African wine and his award-winning wine program at Darden Restaurants' Seasons 52.

Mulderbosch Chenin in March Food & Wine

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2006 paired with a sweet and spicy catfish sandwiches in the March 2008 issue of Food & Wine.

Cape Classics unveils new packaging for Indaba range

Cape Classics' Indaba brand has gotten a makeover with the 2007 vintage! Click here for full details on Indaba's splashy new packaging, now appearing in restaurants and on retail shelves.

Food & Wine's WINE GUIDE 2008 recommends Cape Classics wines

In their recently released 2008 Wine Guide, Food & Wine magazine has named Cape Classics a "reliable importer" for the 9th consecutive year. The latest edition of the annual guide also includes a dozen recommended wines from the Cape Classics portfolio. Click here for the tasting highlights from the guide's South Africa section.