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Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying guide: Merlot

There aren't many top-notch Merlots from the rainy 2002 vintage. But the overall quality is actually better than average, as panel chairman Tony Mossop CWM reports.
 
Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying guide: Muscadel

Though the average quality of Muscadel is very high, the category lacks a big following. Christine Rudman CWM urges you to reconsider.
 
Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying guide: Pinot Noir

Is SA Pinot Noir the next big thing? Christian Eedes reports.
 
Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying Guide: Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir
 
Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying guide: Pinot Noir

Fickle, demanding and highly strung, Pinot Noir responds to close, firm attention, as local winemakers now understand well. Tony Mossop CWM reports on WINE magazine's upbeat panel tasting. Illustration by Kian Eriksen.
 
Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying guide: Pinotage

The Cape's can-do grape
 
Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying guide: Pinotage

Our annual blind tasting of Pinotage suggests once again that expectations of the variety should not be too high. Christian Eedes reports.
 
Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying guide: Pinotage

Positioning Pinotage as South Africa's signature grape might be fanciful, but the wines from this variety are getting better every vintage. Christian Eedes reports.
 
Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying guide: Pinotage

Pinotage
 
Published on: 04 Aug 08

Buying guide: Pinotage

Deputy Editor Christian Eedes discusses the future of Pinotage, and explains the thinking behind the WINE magazine TOPS at SPAR Value for Money Pinotage Award.
 
 

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