by Henri Steenkamp | May 10, 2017 | Food, South Africa, Uncategorized, Wine
As a South African expat in New York, I find myself missing the foods, wines, and goods of my home country from time to time. Luckily, New York is a diverse, large city with plenty of variety and choice; because the United States (and New York in particular) is home...
by Henri Steenkamp | Apr 11, 2017 | Alcohol, Wine
From my previous articles, you’ve come to understand that South Africa is a world leader in wines and whiskies, two surprising vintages that have been little-known outside the nation–at least until now. But there’s another part of the picture: brandy. In fact, of the...
by Henri Steenkamp | Feb 8, 2016 | News & Blog, Wine
Going from wine amateur to enthusiast can be a daunting challenge. Depending on your level of interest in immersing in the field, there is quite a bit to learn. From basics like wine types to developing your taste, you could spend an immense amount of time learning...
by Henri Steenkamp | Jun 3, 2015 | Culture, News & Blog, Wine
Just like the two countries I call home, South Africa and the United States, I enjoy a quality bottle of wine. Most of you probably know that America is one of the top wine producers in the world, fourth to be exact. But South Africa also is a top producer as well,...
by Henri Steenkamp | Apr 22, 2015 | News & Blog, Wine
If you aren’t a wine connoisseur, you may not know that South Africa is a major player in the global wine industry. As the ninth largest wine-producing country in the world, South Africa is responsible for exporting 450 million liters of wine per year. In 2013, the...