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...
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The Perfect Wine Temperature for Each of Your Favourites
Nothing compares to that first sip of fine wine – unless it wasn’t brought to the perfect serving...
With Stem or Without: How to Hold a Wine Glass Properly
New lovers of all things wine – did you know that holding your glassware correctly will enhance...
Top 5 Wine-Drinking Trends to Watch in 2023
With a new year comes fresh trends, even in the tradition-rich world of wine. But some are far...
Expand Your Palate: Explore Alvi’s Drift’s Award-Winning Wines of 2022
We couldn’t be more thankful for 2022 since our dedicated winemaking team’s efforts earned us...
Everything You Need to Know About Pinotage Wines
The story of Pinotage dates all the way back to 1925 when Prof. Abraham Perold, Stellenbosch...
Alvi’s Favourite Wines: “Chenin Blanc is the most flavourful, balanced grape variety”
Following a previous blog in which our head winemaker Alvi van der Merwe shared why Pinotage is one...
Wine Pairing Recipe: Junel’s Festive Duck with Alvi’s Drift Reserve CVC or Pinotage Rosé
Duck with cranberry sauce, anyone? Whether celebrating a holiday or hosting an intimate...
How to Store Wine at Home
Few things in life bring wine enthusiasts as much joy as building a wine collection of their own....
Which Festive Wine Gifts Best Match Each Type of Wine Aficionado in Your Life?
Have you noticed? Wine enthusiasts often share traits with their favourite wines. And whether...
Alvi’s Favourite Wines: “I believe Pinotage has a great future”
At Alvi’s Drift, we try our best not to have favourites when it comes to our wines. In the words of...