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Great column - enjoyed the info. BUT really, the opening paragraph should be in a WHINE column... ...about "With a little help from my..."
What time? ...about "Tasting at Caroline's Fine..."
I have been to the Flaming Olive restaurant twice. It has a really nice vibe - awesome decor,... ...about "Best of the med in Jozi"
I prefer Pinotage as it is not too dry (Cab), not too spicy (Shiraz), not to mellow (Merlot) -... ...about "Still a Pinotage hater?"
I believe that this label is a step forward. Libertas is actually a fine quaffing vino, it is... ...about "New look for Chateau Libertas"
A wonderfully written article that makes you want to know more... and taste more. ...about "Mysterious, infamous GS Cab"
nice and locally Done, I had a Time of my life with Bains. ...about "Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky"
One does indeed wonder. As a student of wine and moving onto the CWA Diploma next year the Wine... ...about "Who will shape wine opinion..."
Yummy!! Not the wine: I just saw Emma Moffat's photo in Wine Magazine. If I was Hidden... ...about "Hidden Valley wins!"
Please note; The adress and telephone no for DRIEFONTEIN FARM RESTAURANT is as follows; 028... ...about "Fabulous spots to enjoy a..."
Leopard's Leap has been cloned (label fraud) twice in China this year alone. There are others... ...about "Counterfeit Labels - are..."
MCC Should be compared to Champagne? They are worlds apart! Is he perhaps aware of the concept of... ...about "Miguel Chan on MCC"
I have to agree with Kwispedoor! Tastings must be totally blind, they should not even be in... ...about "Contemplating a new tasting..."
Yes dear winemaker's, there's a lot of work to be done. Only the prices went up - 10 % to 20 % -... ...about "Non-Bordeaux style red..."
The FMC scored 1 star in the Decanter tasting! Whats to emulate? ...about "Chenin Blanc – quo vadis?"
We went there last weekend for the first time. I can highly recommend it - stunning food and... ...about "Gastropubs come to Joburg"
011 326 3970 Burnside's Cafe landline number. See their website http://burnsides.co.za ...about "Burnside Café - Craighall "
Correction - Stark Conde is NOT located on the Polkadraai road. Polkadraai is the road that leads... ...about "Cellar door review:..."
There actually is an ATM machine, the drive from Cape Town usually takes me 1h45 and never more... ...about "Old-world charm in McGregor"
I find this hard to believe.. Some of the top wines so poorly rated. Who exactly are the members... ...about "Buying guide:..."