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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.
 
Published on: 16 Feb 11

Buying guide: Chenin Blanc Challenge

Chenin Blanc is probably the world’s most versatile grape variety, capable of producing wines in all manner of styles and at all levels of the market.
 
Published on: 09 Feb 11

How to make perfect Bobotie

This iconic South African dish, which found its way to Augusta, is something every tannie knows how to make – and do it well.
 
Published on: 09 Feb 11

Storing your wine

To give your wine its best chance of reaching peak condition you need to protect it. Throughout its life, the fruit mellows, the colour changes, tannins, acids and wood components soften, and complexity increases.
 
Published on: 02 Feb 11

Why wine turns you on

The vocabulary of wine appreciation is a crazy thing. Yet, it's curious what turns people on.
 
Published on: 31 Jan 11

Distinguished, dry elegance

The romance of Méthode Cap Classique wines is an exceptionally intimate and rewarding experience with Pierre Jourdan – and the Von Arnim family.
 
Published on: 27 Jan 11

Mozambican langoustines on asparagus mash

By giving luscious langoustines a refined haute cuisine treatment, Michel Morand creates a classy match to Jordan’s Chenin Blanc 2009.
 
Published on: 27 Jan 11

Rio Largo’s extra virgin olive oil

Step aside Italy. South Africa is producing world-class olive oil by the gallon.
 
Published on: 26 Jan 11

SA’s best romantic restaurants

If you’re planning to pop the question over a special meal look no further. Our team vetted suitable restaurants for delicious menus and wines, and found surprisingly creatively romantic suggestions, too.
 
Published on: 04 Jan 11

Top family-friendly restaurants

Bring granny, grandpa and the kids to these restaurants that offer something for everyone in the family – without breaking the bank.
 
 

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