The son of a London sweetshop owner, Charles Gordon Maynard wanted to create a sweet that could be savoured like a fine wine.
Scientists and doctors for years considered red wine a health food. Research of the day linked moderate alcohol consumption—defined as one drink or less a day for women and two or less for men—to 30-40% fewer heart disease deaths in drinkers vs. non-drinkers.
Join us at Benguela Cove in Hermanus for our eagerly anticipated Annual Harvest Event. This special day is an invitation to explore the art of winemaking, from the vine to the bottle, complemented by exceptional culinary experiences. Set aside Saturday, 2nd March, for a unique adventure in one of South Africa’s most renowned wine estates.
The year 2023 will undoubtedly be remembered by the world’s wine fraternity as one of the most challenging years. This rings true in the context of South African wine exports as well, with volume declines of 17%, resulting in total export volumes of 306 million litres. The silver lining for South African producers can be seen in the positive value growth of total exports to a respectable US$540 million (R10 billion), despite the volume decline.