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No ABC syndrome for Shiraz

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

Nederburg Auction ended on a high note this year, banking a total of R5, 683, 810.

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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.

Private Preserve

A wine, once opened and recorked, can remain in your fridge for one, maybe two days, but anything after that would cause a wine to rapidly expire and give way to oxidation – a process which

No ABC syndrome for Shiraz

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?

SA's most romantic restaurants

Forget the wilted roses and cheesy card. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and few are the women who won’t go weak at the knees for an intimate dinner. Leigh Robertson and Andrea

Bordeaux-style blends

Why the blend is beautiful.
 
 

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Buying guide: Port

Port has its origins in the Douro region of Portugal. Essentially, it is wine that has been fortified with flavourless, grape-distilled spirit.
Published on: 01 May 09
 
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Buying guide: 2004 Whites, 1999 Reds

The annual WINE magazine review of fiveyear-old whites and 10-year-old reds serves a number of purposes...
Published on: 01 Apr 09
 
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Buying guide: Cabernet Sauvignon

Shiraz may be more fashionable, but Cabernet Sauvignon might still be South Africa’s trump card when it comes to red wine. By Christian Eedes.
Published on: 01 Apr 09
 
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2009 SurePure Chenin Blanc Challenge

Local winemakers show confidence across a spectrum of styles when it comes to Chenin Blanc. Christian Eedes reports on the annual blind tasting of this category.
Published on: 01 Feb 09
 
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Buying Guide: Red Blends

South African winemakers are in an increasingly experimental mood, and no more so than when it comes to red blends. Christian Eedes reports.
Published on: 29 Jan 09
 
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SA vs Rhone

If you're looking for uncomplicated, pleasureable drinking then there are a variety of wines from the red Rhône varieties to choose from . Tim James, associate editor of Platter's, reports.
Published on: 29 Jan 09
 
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SA vs OZ: Cabernet Sauvignon

When WINE magazine recently conducted a blind tasting of Australian and South African Cabernet Sauvignon, the local wines performed admirably. Christian Eedes reports.
Published on: 23 Jan 09
 
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Rosé

Rosé is a style of wine ideally suited to South Africa’s outdoors lifestyle, so it is encouraging that some producers are finally starting to take it more seriously. Joanne Gibson reports.
Published on: 21 Jan 09
 
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Champagne

Forget about the financial difficulties of 2008 – it’s time to party! Christian Eedes reports on a tasting of a selection available locally at under R450 a bottle.
Published on: 19 Jan 09
 
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Buying Guide: Viognier

For all its modishness, Viognier still fails to convince on the whole. Christian Eedes reports.
Published on: 19 Dec 08
 
 

Win A One-Night Stay For Two Sharing At Kurland Luxury Hotel

Enjoy a luxurious stay-over at Kurland Hotel, near the picturesque beach resorts of Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley, in the heart of the Garden Route in South Africa. For more. [click here]
 
 

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2010

Everything you need to know about this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. For more. [click here]
 
 

Panel chairman's choice: September 2010

This month Christian Eedes looks at wines from Hermanuspietersfontein; Durbanville Hills; Capaia and Rupert & Rothschild. For more. [click here]
 
 

The Meat Co

Moyo has always had prime position on Melrose Square and been the unofficial, but undeniable, pulse point of the development, but very hot on its heels is The Meat Co, which opened a year ago in M'Arch's only remaining original building. For more. [click here]
 
 
 
 
 
No ABC syndrome for Shiraz
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
Nederburg Auction ended on a high note this year, banking a total of R5, 683, 810.