Wine on Wheels

14/08/2025

Uncork the Magic: Boplaas Wine Portuguese Festa at GumTreez Pub and Grill!

Olá, wine lovers! Dive into an enchanting evening where the star of the show is the exquisite range of Boplaas wines—South Africa's premier producer of Portuguese-inspired vintages, from robust reds like Touriga Nacional to velvety ports and crisp whites.
Join us for our exclusive Portuguese Festa, dedicated to celebrating and promoting the bold flavours of Boplaas, perfectly paired with tasty authentic Portuguese-inspired food.

Why Boplaas? This family-owned estate from the Western Cape brings the spirit of Portugal to every sip, with award-winning wines that capture the essence of sun-kissed vineyards. We'll be pouring generous tastings, offering exclusive deals and guiding you through the story
that highlights their rich heritage.
Whether you're a connoisseur or just curious, this is your chance to discover why Boplaas is a must have.

When: Tuesday 19 August
Time: 18:30
Where: GumTreez Pub and Grill Diningroom
Price: R380pp

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot now and let's toast to Boplaas brilliance! Call us or message on Facebook?. Saúde! (Cheers!)

25/07/2025

18/07/2025

We love it when the community comes together. It was a successful road clean-up. Thank you all!

08/05/2025

RAKA Biography Shiraz and the cooler autumn nights go very well together 🍁🍷

22/04/2025

Do not miss this show on the 1st of May. Come and relax while tasting all different kinds of cultivars and spirits. For more information and tickets, contact Nut Grove.

15/04/2025

Here are 10 fun facts about red wine:
1. Color from grapes: The color of red wine comes from the skins of red grapes, not just the juice.
2. Aging changes color: Red wines lighten in color as they age, going from vibrant purple to a lighter garnet or even brown.
3. Multiple health benefits: Red wine is known for its antioxidant properties, which may help reduce heart disease risk and cancer risk.
4. Tannins give structure: Tannins, a type of polyphenol, are responsible for the dry, slightly astringent feeling in your mouth and help red wine age well.
5. Not all reds are created equal: There are many varieties of red wine grapes, each with its own flavor profile and characteristics.
6. White wine from red grapes: It's possible to make white wine from red grapes if the skins are removed before fermentation.
7. California's global impact: California wines are well-known internationally, with a significant portion of US wine exports coming from the state.
8. Red wine can be sweet: While most red wines are dry, there are also sweet red wines like port and certain dessert wines.
9. Health benefits from moderation: Moderate red wine consumption has been linked to various health benefits, though excessive drinking can be harmful.
10. Complex aromas: Red wine can develop a wide range of aromas, from fruity and spicy to earthy and complex, depending on the grape variety and winemaking techniques.

11/03/2025

At Longridge we honour the age old organic traditions by looking down into the earth, making sure there are no harmful chemicals or toxins in the ancient decomposed granite soils, or in the fresh mountain waters running down in cool underground aquafers from the Helderberg slopes that gently envelope us securing us with the majestic Helderberg Mountain as our backdrop, from too much wind. The cool Maritime breezes from the Atlantic ocean drifts in as morning mist, ensuring our vineyards are enveloped in a cool blanket to protect them from the heat of the day.

23/01/2025

We would like to welcome Cape Saint Blaize Gin.

*Classic Gin*

A vibrant full-bodied Gin, a bittersweet symphony of lime, fragrant carissa, elderflower and wild rosemary underpinned with earthy notes of freshly cut bark, honeybush and toasted spice. Rose geranium and caramelized rhubarb amplify ripe piquant kai apples. Aromatic juniper and pine meet with a late burst of citrus, delivering a slight sweetness with a long dry smooth finish.

Enjoy neat on ice or with a quality tonic, curl of lime zest, Cinnamon bark, and a sprig of rosemary.

*Floristic Gin*

A soft floral pink Gin with gentle aromas of freshly cut flowers, plump strawberries and peppered grains of paradise give rise to notes of green rooibos and mint buchu. A subtle hint of juniper, coriander, honeyed pistachio, fresh black fig, and vanilla deliver a mouthfeel that is both fragrant and exotic. Rich aromatics of saffron, toasted cinnamon, cardamom, candied grapefruit peel leads to a comforting smooth finish.

Enjoy neat on ice or with a quality tonic, curl of lemon zest, strawberry slice, and a bouquet of petals.

*Oceanic Gin*

A rich and woody Gin Infused with coastal lemon pelargonium, sea asparagus, milkwood berries, cold brewed rooibos and the bittersweet salty sour fig, the gentle warmth tempered by lingering fruit flavors of caramelized plum and ripe redcurrant. Delicate floral notes of soft cherry and cassis intertwine, presenting a velvet like mouthfeel that is berry rich. Aromas of fresh citrus, crushed juniper, toasted bark, and earthy spice deliver a dry elegant finish.

Enjoy neat on ice or with a quality tonic, curl of salted orange zest and scattering of fresh berries.

If you have any questions please contact our office.

31/12/2024

Wishing you a New Year filled with new hope, new joy and new beginnings. Cheers to a year of happiness and success!

24/12/2024

We wish you a Merry Christmas filled with love and cheer!

15/11/2024

We had a wonderful visit from SilkBush last week. The wine tasting was held at Olivers and Pioneers. Thank you for the effort and hosting of these events. Silkbush is situated in the Breedekloof, a farm not known by many people in the Lowveld. You have to taste the wine it is so silky.Let us know if you would like to try their wines.