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Jefferson chocolate cake recipe

Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known as the third president of the USA, but he was also that country’s founding wine geek, so a cake in his honour is only fitting, writes Anna Trapido.more
 
 

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Five Experts give their honest account of CWG wines

On the morning of 25 August 2010 leading wine commentators Neil Pendock, Christian Eedes, Michael Fridjhon, Christine Rudman and Tim James conducted a blind tasting of CWG wines that will come under the hammer at the public auction on 2 October 2010. These were their concluding thoughts. more
 
 

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Panel chairman's choice: September 2010


 
No ABC syndrome for Shiraz
Cathryn Henderson
As a wine lover you’re no doubt enthusiastic about Shiraz, but as it draws further attention, what does the future actually hold for this variety; locally and as a global player?
 
The Nederburg Auction: no frills but still as decadent
Jeanri-Tine van Zyl
Nederburg Auction ended on a high note this year, banking a total of R5, 683, 810.
 
Cellar Door Shoot-Out in Cyprus
Jeanri-Tine van Zyl
I wanted to write an ode to Cyprus. But instead I discovered that I had to discard everything I believed about the island. I went searching for romance and found wine. I went looking for a tasting experience, and had to settle for wine poured into shooter glasses. If I had to write a tasting room review it would’ve gone something like this…
 
 
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Springbok loin

 Chef Leon Nel’s Silver Orange Bistro is set amidst fever trees on the Altyd Mooi citrus farm outside Hartbeespoort. He was tasked to create a dish to complement the La Bri Affinity 2006, writes Anna Trapido.
 
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Heading heavenward

 Emma Odendaal discovers that world-class wines and a wide range of restaurants complement the sweeping vistas of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
 
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Cognac summit cocktail

 The drink of kings is made refreshingly approachable with zesty twists of lemon, ginger, lime and cucumber. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl reports on the top Cognac cocktail of all.
 
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