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Wine Is a Way of Life

At Alvi's Drift, wine is our everyday passion and we love sharing it with you. Our blog brings you insider insights, wine trends, tips and recipes, plus the latest Alvi's Drift news.

    Recipe: Beef Filet Carpaccio & Alvi’s Drift Wine Pairing

    KISS like you don’t care – is the best advice never given. Read that again and call me in the...

    Guide to Wine Awards: How They Work and Which Ones To Follow

    We’ve all experienced that moment of standing before a shelf brimming with wines, pondering over...

    Is Brut Better Than Sweet Sparkling Wine?

    Are you a fan of the effervescent joy that comes from popping open a bottle of ice-cold bubbly? If...

    How to Sabrage Like a Pro

    Ever wanted to make a lasting impression at a celebration or special occasion? Then you simply need...

    Scherpenheuvel: Why Alvi’s Drift’s Cool-Climate Wine Ward Is One-of-a-Kind

    Our third-generation wine farm, situated in the beautiful Scherpenheuvel wine ward, is well known...

    Red Wine Food Pairing with Moses Magwaza: “Pinotage and braai are our heritage – they make a wonderful pair.”

    The art of creating the perfect red wine and food pairing has delighted food and wine enthusiasts...

    Recipe: Beef Short Rib & Clementine Gremolata with Alvi’s Drift Wine Pairing

    As memories serve, early each Sunday morning, we’d be piled into my dad's Volkswagen bus to brave...

    How to Avoid a Red Wine Hangover: An Alvi’s Drift Guide

    Is there anything more enjoyable than indulging in a glass of rich, flavourful red wine?

    Best South African Wine Value: Alvi's Drift Wine-Buying Tips

    Many wine lovers are asking where the best South African wine can be found – at the best possible...

    “We’re more than just winemakers”: How Alvi’s Drift’s Passion for Empowerment and Sustainability Is Making a Difference

    At our third-generation winery, we realise that our success is only possible through...

    Alvi’s Drift End-of-Harvest Q&A: “To me, winemaking is spiritual”

    Our head winemaker Alvi van der Merwe, and cellar master Riaan Marais have experienced more than a...