Sipping South African Sauvignon Blanc

By Petite Wine Traveler | May 1, 2023
Clusters of fresh green grapes hanging on the vine.

By Jamie Knee As promised, for the next several weeks I will be showcasing South African Wines from House of Henkel. Today I’m sipping their “Gretchen” South African Sauvignon Blanc. House of Henkel “Gretchen” Sauvignon Blanc. MSRP $22.95 South Africa’s Western Cape South Africa’s Western Cape produces some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc. The…

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A Taste of South African Wine with House of Henkel

By Petite Wine Traveler | April 26, 2023 |
A lineup of six assorted wine bottles with a floral centerpiece in the background.

By Jamie Knee South African wine country continues to rise as one of the world’s most exciting wine destinations. It produces expressive wines shaped by diverse soils, dramatic microclimates, ocean breezes, and centuries of cultural heritage. As a global wine writer, I am thrilled to introduce you to a producer that captures this spirit beautifully: The…

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South African Sparkling Wine

By Petite Wine Traveler | November 6, 2018
Two champagne glasses and a chilled bottle on a table by the window.

Let’s explore the effervescent delight of South African Sparkling Wine! Pét-nat is Champagne’s hip-cool kid sister…. and she’s the bubbly you definitely want to party with! It’s Champagne without the pretense or the price and it’s the bubbly of the moment. Pétillant Naturel, “naturally sparkling,†it’s shortened to pét-nat to make it even more cheeky!…

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