Angels’ Share Summer 2025
Why this 98-point, 5-Star Van Ryn’s deserves your attention 🫡
Article by Port2Port Like wine, brandy finds its heart in Stellenbosch. While the very first cask was distilled in Table Bay harbour by an eager ship’s cook back in 1672, it was Jan van Reyn who, some two centuries later, turned curiosity into craft. Fiercely independent and a resourceful risk-taker unafraid of experimentation, he was […]
A fine Cape brandy tasting with Tim James
When SA Brandy Foundation and Tim convened at Lanzerac in Stellenbosch for that Cape brandy tasting, we were thrilled to show him how South African brandy continues to evolve — rooted in tradition, yet embracing refinement. We started with Van Ryn’s 12 Year, which I regard as a superb benchmark. It’s elegantly balanced, offering a […]
The Rebirth of South Africa’s Brandy Industry
South African brandy is experiencing a compelling renaissance—driven not by volume, but by value, innovation, and heritage.
Savour the rich flavours of SA’s award-winning brandy
Shane Mumba, brandy ambassador for the South African Brandy Foundation shares the magic behind local brandy.