The future of SA wine

The next 20 years belong to the current young generation of wine drinkers. How will climate change and alcohol awareness programmes impact on tomorrow’s wine judge?
 
Published on: 24 Aug 11
 
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Haute Cabrière releases Unwooded Pinot Noir

A lovely wine, but is it worth its price?
 
Published on: 26 Jul 11
 
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Anthony Hamilton Russell reconsidered

I admit there’s more to Hamilton Russell Vineyards than Anthony’s pants...
 
Published on: 07 Jul 11
 
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Young Gun winemakers pushing the boundaries Video Available

Who ever said wine isn't hip and cool?
 
Published on: 04 Jul 11
 
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Find your Place in the Sun

Producer-wholesaler Distell introduces a new super quaffer to their portfolio.
 
Published on: 22 Jun 11
 
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Cheap Ports make for delightful drinking

Escaping the claws of seasonal depression is easy to do with some Port in hand.
 
Published on: 20 Jun 11
 
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Two stunning verticals. First up the FMC 2000 to 2009. Video Available

The FMC shows once again why everybody adores this beautiful Chenin Blanc.
 
Published on: 10 Jun 11
 
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What is happening in KZN Midlands?

Following a visit to wineries in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, questions were raised about the validity of The Stables winery. Recent reports suggest that this writer's gut wasn't wrong.
 
Published on: 09 Jun 11
 
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Look who I bumped into!

Fancy meeting these South African producers in Brazil!
 
Published on: 06 May 11
 
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A totally unscientific harvest report

I enjoy the last bit of summer in Cape Town with some beer and a suckling pig sandwich in hand while also interviewing winemakers to hear why 2011 is such a celebrated vintage.
 
Published on: 20 Apr 11