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...
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.
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?
Alvi’s Drift Awarded 23 Top Wine Awards and Two Best in Class Awards at the 2023 National Wine Challenge Top 100 SA Wine Awards
At Alvi’s Drift, we’re known for our outstanding South African wines, our commitment to excellence...
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 the...
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...
Types of White Wine: Which Whites Are Worthy of Ageing
To open and enjoy right away, or to age and savour later? While it’s generally accepted that rosé...