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Published on: 12 Mar 04

Down to Earth: Tim James CWM

Only one country prohibits any mention of vineyard origins on its wine labels: South Africa. Tim James CWM argues that it is time to celebrate and to recognise site-specific wines.
 
Published on: 12 Mar 04

Genetic Engineering

Some of the world's most tradition-minded manufacturers are confronting one of its most modern technologies. Genetic engineering is coming to the wine business. Christian Eedes investigates.
 
Published on: 12 Mar 04

How much is too much?

Recently, the prices of South African premium wines have soared. Are we still getting value from our producers? asks Christian Eedes.
 
Published on: 12 Mar 04

Juice into wine (part 1)

Turning syrupy sweet grape juice into wine is a mysterious mix of science and art. A basic formula exists, but each winemaker has his or her own deviation from the rule. Leonie Joubert on the basic steps of white wine making.
 
Published on: 12 Mar 04

Juice into wine (part 2)

Last month we tracked the path of white wine making. This time Leonie Joubert adds a dash of colour to the canvas with red wine and Rosé.
 
Published on: 12 Mar 04

Juice into wine (part 3)

The sound of opening a bottle of Champagne has been likened to the sigh of a satisfied woman. indeed The sparkle holds more mystique and romance than any other wine. Leonie Joubert pops the cork on the centuries-old charm of sparkling wine making.
 
Published on: 12 Mar 04

Leaf roll virus

Who hasn't marvelled at the red leaves of our vineyards in Autumn? Unfortunately, a disease called leaf roll virus, which is hugely detrimental to the quality of our wines, causes this. Christian Eedes examines the problem.
 
Published on: 12 Mar 04

Matching food and wine

Not everyone is a natural "foodie" with an uncanny knack of marrying food and wine in harmony. For some, composing a melodious carte du jour is a haphazard affair. Leonie Joubert attempts a less ad hoc approach.
 
Published on: 12 Mar 04

Maturation

Ageing and maturation are issues on which no two wine enthusiasts always agree. Cape Wine Master Tim James takes a scholarly look at this subjective topic.
 
Published on: 12 Mar 04

Natural Sweet Wines

Natural sweet, unfortified wines have their place on any menu. Leonie Joubert follows the life of these often unsung heroes.
 
 

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