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: Featured
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Perfect Wine Temperature for Each of Your Favourites
Want to serve the perfect glass of wine for your guests? Join Alvi’s Drift as we uncover the ideal...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...