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Top 5 Sauvignon Blanc’s vir ‘n Somer Braai

by Darling Wine Shop | Oct 6, 2026 | Blog, Darling News, Stories & News

Niks klop die klank van ’n vuur wat knetter op ’n warm Suid-Afrikaanse somersaand nie. Maar terwyl die tjops en hoenderboudjies op die kole sissend gaar word, is daar een ding wat jou braai-ervaring na die volgende vlak kan neem: ’n yskoue, kraakvars glas Sauvignon...

Meanwhile Back on the ranch…

by Darling Wine Shop | Aug 7, 2020 | Blog, Stories & News

Charles Back is regarded both locally and internationally as one of the most astute winegrowers in South Africa. The International Wine Challenge awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award and the International Wine and Spirits Competition the Wine Personality of the...

Christelle van der Vyver is the proud new owner of The Darling Wine Shop, taking the reins after years of running its daily operations alongside founder Charles Withington. Deeply rooted in the Swartland region and backed by a background in tourism and premium estates like Groote Post, Christelle brings a fierce passion for local commerce and storytelling to the business. Visitors will find her right at the heart of the shop—often next to its iconic red Fiat 500—ready to guide them through the region's finest boutique wines, craft brandies, and regional treats.