August 2010
ON THE COVER
The winning Shiraz in the 2010 Global Trader Shiraz Challenge, Saronsberg Provenance 2007. For the full results from the challenge, turn to page 78.
WINE
CHECKERS CHECK LIST
Suggested white blends and Cabernet Sauvignons at a purchase point close to home
US VERSUS THEM
How do local wines stack up against three top examples from Italy?
SCENIC ROUTES
The way of the women
WHERE IT'S AT
Why you need to pay a visit to Joubert-Tradauw Private Cellar
WINNING SHIRAZ
Saronsberg adds another accolade to its string of awards
BEST-VALUE SHIRAZ
Obikwa wows the judges
HOLY COW!
Biodynamic wines demystified
FOOD
FLAVOURS OF THE EAST
Twelve Asian restaurants to tantalise your taste buds
LOCAL FLAVOUR
Roasted fillet of springbok with steamed butternut wontons
PARADISE NOW
Warm up with a Persian lamb pilaf
DRINKS
NO SLAVE TO FASHION
How to make an ‘Old Fashioned’ cocktail
TRAVEL
VINE-HUNTING IN THE DESERT
Discovering Namibian wines
PEOPLE
LIVING LOCATELLI
Giorgio Locatelli can’t get enough of frikkadels
LIGHTBULB MOMENT
Kicking it into touch with Corné Krige


