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We have sat and ruminated on what tastings to bring out in the next six months and here they are (from April onwards). More details on each will be posted in the next few weeks, in addition to an exciting chauffeur drive opportunity for the first ten... 

Constantia Fresh’ is one of the first South African wine festivals to feature Sauvignon Blanc of the Constantia Valley and other participating regional and international producers for a two day lifestyle festival celebrating the distinctiveness and... 

The literary genius of Harry Haddon captured the essence, the substance and all the nonsense at the latest Deconstructing Chardonnay tasting at the Roundhouse. Click here to explore his awesome notes (we will release some others soon, pinched from Guests).... 

Thursday’s Chenin Blanc deconstruction was an intimate affair as ten of us gathered around some of the country’s best Chenins. Once again a beautifully still Camp’s Bay evening allowed us to setup at the bottom of the Roundhouse Restaurant’s gardens. Teddy... 

Yesterday evening was a perfect evening for white wine in Durban, as are the other 345 hot days in this great city! The tasting had the aim of taking a journey through South African white wine. From the light and tart Sauvignon Blancs to the full bodied... 

Nine great wines; a breathtaking sunset; 30 delightful people; 120 polished glasses and regular laughter should give you an idea of the fun had on the rolling lawns in front of the Roundhouse Restaurant last night. A last minute decision to up the ante... 

Last night saw a throng of Chenin Blanc enthusiasts, some not yet convinced, arrive at Campbell House in Joburg for another Under the Influence tasting. Some Guests were so enthusiastic in fact that they arrived over an hour and a half early! No matter,... 

Under the Influence is proud to be contributing to Corkd.com’s new content area, where we will be flying the flag for South African wine. This article focuses on a little journey we took through the South African winelands in January, uncovering... 

Under the Influence had the privilege, nay the honour, of hosting a tasting for the Mitchells Joburg team and some friends and colleagues on Friday evening. It was a toned down affair, a picture of some of the Guests follows below. The theme was chosen,...