Recipe: South African Biltong and Alvi’s Drift Wine Pairing
Every South African will tell you – there’s a special place in our hearts for biltong. It’s a go-to...
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.
Alvi’s Drift Clinches 17 Top Wine Awards and One Best in Class Award at the 2022 National Wine Challenge
Alvi's Drift Private Cellar achieved great heights at The National Wine Challenge (NWC)...
Recipe: Pairing Buttery Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Alvi’s Drift Viognier
Viognier was only introduced as a wine in South Africa in the 1990s, but since then it has grown in...
Beginner’s Guide to Exploring Different Types of Wine
Over the years, as we’ve pulled corks and refilled wine glasses, we’ve come to learn that wine is...
6 Things That Set Alvi’s Drift Apart From Other South African Wines
Alvi’s Drift is no ordinary South African winery, and we certainly do not produce your average...
How to Host Your Own Casual Wine Tasting At Home
Looking for ideas for an interactive (and educational) get together with friends and family? Or...
Your Complete Guide to Buying Wine Online in South Africa
Lockdown in South Africa brought about a host of new normals, one being the accelerated adoption of...
The Alvi's Drift Story: A Winery Steeped in Heritage and Passion
The story of Alvi’s Drift begins in 1928, when our family patriarch, Albertus Viljoen van der Merwe...
The Secret Strengths of the Breede River Valley: Why This Lesser-Known South African Wine Region Should Be on Your Radar
As we leave behind sunny Paarl just north of Cape Town, there’s nothing to quite prepare our small...
The Storied History of South African Wine
In 1659, Jan van Riebeeck wrote in his diary: “Today, praise be to God, wine was made for the first...
Viognier is the Great South African Wine Secret (Plus: Coconut Pilaf Recipe)
Viognier wine was almost impossible to obtain fifty years ago. The vine that makes this wine, the...
Alvi’s Drift Gold Winners at Veritas Awards 2021
The Veritas Awards started in 1991 and gives recognition to wines and brandies of exceptional...