UNFILTERED Archives: South Africa

Talking Cap Classique with Pieter Ferreira of Graham Beck

Talking Cap Classique with Pieter Ferreira of Graham Beck
Dive into an exclusive interview with Pieter Ferreira, the iconic winemaker behind Graham Beck and one of South Africa’s pioneers in Cap Classique sparkling wines. With a commitment to quality, sustainability, and community, Graham Beck isn’t just about bubbles—it’s about...

Unwrap the Perfect Pours

Unwrap the Perfect Pours
Make your holiday offerings shine with our curated wine & spirits gift guide. Whether you’re looking for bubbles to pop, large formats to impress, stocking stuffers to delight, or dessert wines to savor—find the perfect bottles for your restaurant or...

In Conversation with Craig Wessels of Restless River

In Conversation with Craig Wessels of Restless River
Driven by equal parts curiosity and ambition, Craig Wessels pioneered an unlikely path from rogue outsider to industry leader in the Hemel-en-Aarde. Like himself, his wines are self-assured outliers that challenge the status quo.   We sat down with him and...

In Conversation with Alex Starey of Keermont

In Conversation with Alex Starey of Keermont
Ahead of our Champagne and South Africa Tour next week, we sat down with Alex Starey of Stellenbosch’s Keermont Vineyards to talk about the estate’s evolution over the last two decades and his personal picks for what he’s most excited...

The 2024 NYC Grand Portfolio Tasting

The 2024 NYC Grand Portfolio Tasting
Every two years we bring winemakers, brewers, and distillers together under one roof for our Grand Portfolio Tasting. This tasting presents an exceptional opportunity to taste over 900 spirits, wines, sakes, and ciders while meeting the artisans behind the bottles....

The Petite Portfolio Tasting: NYC 2023

The Petite Portfolio Tasting: NYC 2023
Nine tastings in nine cities in just four days! Our big event of the year took on a new form this 2023 with the launch of our Petite Portfolio Tasting(s)! Over 60 of our producers from all over the world...

Peter-Allan Finlayson on Gabrielskloof and Crystallum

Peter-Allan Finlayson on Gabrielskloof and Crystallum
With a winemaking tradition dating back to the 17th century and a diversity of terroir rivaling any of its northern hemisphere counterparts, it should come as no surprise that South Africa is producing some of the most compelling wines in...