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Published on: 19 Jan 09

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 Dec 08

Buying Guide: Viognier

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

Buying Guide: White Blends

White blends come in all shapes and sizes, making it a difficult category to judge. Christian Eedes reports.
 
Published on: 18 Dec 08

Buying Guide: Semillon

Plantings of Semillon might be small, but this variety delivers quality on a consistent basis. Christian Eedes reports.
 
Published on: 17 Dec 08

Buying Guide: Riesling

Riesling has its devotees but is likely to remain a niche category in South Africa. Christian Eedes reports.
 
Published on: 12 Dec 08

2003 Whites, 1998 Reds

A review of older wines suggests the South African wine industry is still on a steep learning curve. Christian Eedes reports.
 
Published on: 12 Dec 08

Buying Guide: Gewürztraminer

Instantly recognisable, Gewürztraminer has its place. By Christian Eedes.
 
Published on: 11 Dec 08

Buying Guide: Chardonnay

Ordinary Chardonnay can be brain-numbingly bland, but when handled with care, it makes very fine wines. Christian Eedes reports.
 
Published on: 03 Dec 08

Best Value 2009: Award winners

Value Award winners scored 3 Stars or better for quality:
 
Published on: 17 Nov 08

Best Value 2009: Value Award winners

Top-scoring wines on Value at under R60
 
 

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