April 2010
COVER STORY
THE GURU
The Neil Ellis 2007 is the top performer in our category review of Cabernet Sauvignon, which confirms this winemaker’s status as an industry expert. For the full tasting report, see p. 78. To make the cover recipe of roasted beef fillet with red wine and berry sauce, see www.winemag.co.za.
WINE
CHECKERS CHECK LIST
Suggested Chenin Blanc and Shiraz at a purchase point close to home
US VERSUS THEM
How does local Shiraz stack up against three top Australian examples?
SCENIC ROUTES
Along Ou Kaapse Weg from Steenberg to Cape Point Vineyards
WHERE IT'S AT
Why De Grendel in Durbanville is well worth a visit
LUXURY GOODS
The tangible and not-so-tangible factors involved in wine pricing
BLUFF YOUR WAY PAST WINE SNOBS
How to ensure that wine appreciation stays fun
FOOD
SURF 'N TURF
A delicate game and fish duo for a powerful Cabernet Sauvignon
SIZZLE!
Spice-crusted beef fillet for serving with your very best red
DRINKS
GIVE THE SLING A SHOT
Don’t bother travelling to Singapore for this cocktail classic. Make it yourself!
TRAVEL
SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED
Tulbagh is a town with a story to tell, and good wines too
DINING
THE WINGS OF A DOVE
Luke Dale-Roberts of La Colombe
PEOPLE
LIGHTBULB MOMENT
Pop culture blogger Seth Rotherham on living the holiday, glass in hand
