“We will not participate in this recession” – a great phrase that is often bandied about in times of great economic discomfort!!  And in our daily interactions with businesses we......

On Saturday the 16th July my partner and I ventured out into the cold winter’s night (and it seems to be a very cold winter for Cape Town this year)......

Today’s consumers are demanding premium wines by the glass…. Are you ready to serve them? Are you geared towards being a part of the wine by the glass revolution?  How......

It’s that time of the year, when it’s cold and rainy (in the Cape anyway) and this can have an impact on many businesses. As we travel around visiting wine......

On Saturday night, my partner and I had a wonderful evening out at Balducci at the V&A Waterfront.  Balducci has a lively ambience with an understated European elegance.  The food......

It was fantastic to be at Gallagher Estate last week showcasing the Le Verre de Vin (The Bermar Collection SA) systems!  We made plenty of contacts and believe that this......

Hostex 2016 is just around the corner – it’s taking place at Gallagher Estate this year  from 3rd to 5th May and we have made sure that we have a......

In these very austere, recessionary economic times, I am always truly excited by seeing exactly how it is that we can offer people who sell wine (think restaurants, wine farms,......

Corks Seal a Wine’s Fate: Aging Wine in Natural vs. Synthetic Closures Most foods are best as fresh as possible. Wine differs from food in this respect as many wines......

Enjoying wine is one of the simple pleasures in life: you just open, pour, sip, and enjoy. When we consider the pleasure of savouring our favourite beverage it’s not just......