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Published on: 26 Aug 11

Buying Guide: Non-Bordeaux-style red blends

Panel chairman Fiona McDonald is thrilled to report that this month’s tasting resulted in a 5-Star stunner.
 
Published on: 18 Aug 11

Buying guide: Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge

Méthode Cap Classique panel chairman Allan Mullins reveals the exciting results of this month’s tasting.
 
Published on: 23 Jun 11

Buying guide: Bordeaux-style red blends

This month our panel considers South African producers’ attempts at the classic Bordeaux blend.
 
Published on: 23 May 11

Buying guide: Port

This month the tasting panel highlights top-scoring wines perfect for winter drinking.
 
Published on: 23 May 11

Buying guide: Niche Red Varieties

This month the tasting panel highlights top-scoring wines perfect for winter drinking.
 
Published on: 23 May 11

Buying guide: Cabernet Franc

This month the tasting panel highlights top-scoring wines perfect for winter drinking.
 
Published on: 22 May 11

Buying guide: Pinot Noir

Significant quality improvements have been noted in recent years when it comes to South African Pinot Noir but are we all guilty of getting a little over-excited about what’s on offer?
 
Published on: 21 Apr 11

Buying guide: Pinotage and Pinotage blends

Pinotage panel chairman Duimpie Bayly reveals the promising results of the annual Pinotage category review.
 
Published on: 23 Mar 11

Buying guide: Cabernet Sauvignon

SA’s most widely planted red variety, Cabernet Sauvignon, impressed the panel, with three 4½ Star wines and 21 wines scoring 4 Stars.
 
Published on: 21 Feb 11

Buying guide: Merlot

Merlot is the most widely planted variety in Bordeaux, especially celebrated for the role it plays in the great wines of St-Émilion and Pomerol.
 
 

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