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: Guides & Insights
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...
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...
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
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...