It’s out. My new book - A Vine is a Wild Thing - is published today. And I can’t think of a better place to start my book tour than on the Green in front of Wells’ awesome Cathedral. Next stops - Bristol and Bath and then on to Edinburgh. Yippee!!

After 9 years, I have retired as Chairman of Stellenbosch Wine Routes! Congratulations to Jean Engelbrecht - new incoming Chairman - a steady pair of hands - onwards and upwards.🍷 Thank you everyone for your incredible support - what a great ride. Stellies you beauty!

Great energy at the Solar and Storage Live Cape Town 2026 Conference!🤩 Thank you to everyone who stopped for a selfie and engaged with me. Over 1,000MW of independent energy has been added to our grid in just two years. More power means more cost-saving options for municipalities. In Hessequa, Eskom's 9% increase was capped at 7% for residents because the municipality has built its own solar energy plant. And we're not stopping there! At the end of September, we commissioned the first municipal-owned solar and battery plant in the country. Our wheeling framework has since been adopted nationally. It’s also exciting to see how many young people want to be part of this growing industry. They are the ones who will benefit most from the work happening now. Thank you to our Western Cape Energy team, led by Alwie Lester, for their work.🤝 #GettingItDone #ForYou

The ultimate 80s party is coming to Benguela Cove. Think Queen. Madonna. Tina Turner. Journey. Add award-winning wine, lagoon views and your best neon outfit for a night you'll never forget. 🎟️ Book now: tinyurl.com/3bv43j6a #That80sShow #BenguelaCove

A reason Stellenbosch has a place on the throne of Cape wine. Seasoned by time, brooding and secretive, opening the mind with a kind disposition as layers of iron, cedar, sour-cherry and whiff of tobacco-leaf come to the fore. @KanonkopEstate 1984. @StraussFineWine I shall bid.

Yes. The region needs a champion to elevate the category. 🍷

Kay, What a Fabulous Trip & 5 Wonderful Countries💃 Cape Town is Delicious at this Time of Year; Security Paramount. If Time Permits, Stellenbosch is a Beauty🍷 JK

Cape Town awaits! Hope the weather is better by the time you get here.

I thought I’d hate cruising. Two years later, I’m hooked and tomorrow I head off on my latest trip, this time from Lisbon to Cape Town aboard Silver Sea. I’m also having a chat with industry specialist Edwina Lonsdale Join us from 5pm with any of your questions open.substack.com/live-strea…

Little known regions with old vines often just need a renowned winemaker to swoop in

Can obscurity be a marketing advantage? I explore France’s little-known Duché d’Uzès AOP and argue that South Africa’s overlooked wine regions could also turn anonymity into an asset. Why fight to be part of the establishment when being undiscovered might be the opportunity? 🍷

34yr old @KanonkopEstate - this shows how great Pinotage can be. Bramble and fynbos, savoury edge leads to bright, sappy red fruit. Tasting for @StraussFineWine auction in November, auction focussing exclusively on Kanonkop.

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A benchmark expression of Helderberg #CabernetSauvignon, the #LeeuPassant is grown on a singular cool-climate site overlooking False Bay. Defined by purity of fruit and fine-grained tannin, this #wine expresses the finesse that all great Cabernets possess.

60 producers. 60 wines. One evening. Caroline's White Wine & Cap Classique Review returns 29 October at DHL Stadium, Cape Town. Taste leading Cape whites and Cap Classiques, meet the makers and order wines at 15% off usual retail prices. Tickets R400: quicket.co.za/events/399474-… [SPONSORED]

Fabulous food over the weekend @hmaberaeron thank you for feeding watering and looking after all 20 of us over the weekend @wyahaw @MichelinGuideUK @GoodFoodGuideUK @TheAA_Lifestyle

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Day 2 540 as WORLD CHAMPIONS 🏆

Some Spring drama I captured a couple of years ago. Popped up on memories today. Fresh, green and refreshing - the new season. #Stellenbosch #winelands