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Celebration brings tears to my eyes
I talk to a passionate French winemaker about the beauty of vines and SA Chardonnays. And I cry. Just a bit.
Published on: 16 Nov 10
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Kafka in Kakamas
Why will I be drinking wines from Orange River Wine Cellars this summer - even when people might think there is nothing to like?
Published on: 03 Nov 10
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Richter scale readings to rise as stampede to Tops at SPAR is predicted 
The SPAR group has introduced the upcoming wines under the private label Olive Brook Range - but are the wines any good?
Published on: 13 Oct 10
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CWG auction prices save bruised egos
Two Tulbagh CWG members have their say about Cellar Door Shoot-Out... and go on to reach high prices.
Published on: 06 Oct 10
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Whore's spaghetti and Italian wines
How do you work your way through a multicourse dinner matched with twelve Italian wines? With a smile.
Published on: 13 Sep 10
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The week in review. A weather report incorporating wine
So is the weather in the Cape that it's Sauvignon Blanc drinking the one day, Pinotage the next...
Published on: 10 Sep 10
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The Nederburg Auction: no frills but still as decadent
Nederburg Auction ended on a high note this year, banking a total of R5, 683, 810.
Published on: 07 Sep 10
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Cellar Door Shoot-Out in Cyprus
I wanted to write an ode to Cyprus. But instead I discovered that I had to discard everything I believed about the island. I went searching for romance and found wine. I went looking for a tasting experience, and had to settle for wine poured into shooter glasses. If I had to write a tasting room review it would’ve gone something like this…
Published on: 01 Sep 10
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See you soon, or as they say in GreeK: Kali andámosi.
Off to discover the antique winemaking tradition of Cyprus – the third largest island in the Mediterranean.
Published on: 05 Aug 10
