If you asked [the winery staff] where you could buy their wine they directed you to the nearest wine shop…” Today, “appointments are necessary, food and wine pairings are offered ...

He regularly contributes to Food & Wine digital as well as other national publications. His first book, Crushed: How A Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink, was published in October 2022.

It offers engaging storytelling, curated wine content by wine editor Daléne Fourie, and exclusive recipes from South African chefs like Herman Lensing. News24, Africa's biggest digital news platform, ...