Haute Cabrière releases Unwooded Pinot Noir What to look out for at the Nederburg Auction 2011 Anthony Hamilton Russell reconsidered Young Gun winemakers pushing the boundaries The Fantastic Eben, Adi and Luke Show!
 
 
 
 



 
 
 

Seven years of listening

It’s not every day you get to meet the winemaker of Moët & Chandon. Fortunately, Marc Brevot was here in SA for a brief visit from France and shared some insights into the new release of the Grand Vintage 2002, available from June 2011 onwards. As he puts it, the Grand Vintage 2002 selection is really about seven years of ‘listening’ to the wine....
 
Published on: 23 Mar 11
 
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Buckle up... It’s going to be a bumpy ride!

If you’re thinking of heading out on a wine route, the options range considerably. Check out Simonsig’s trail, with Landrover on board, for a more off-the-beaten trek through their vineyards...
 
Published on: 17 Mar 11
 
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Striking a balance

The oil price is skyrocketing, food prices are set to hike and the SA consumer is again counting his pennies. In the wake of the release of a R3000-per-bottle wine, here are two quaffers that won't break the bank, but will deliver on quality.
 
Published on: 15 Mar 11
 
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Lucky find

New life has been injected into Harfield Village with the opening of a sushi restaurant.
 
Published on: 14 Mar 11
 
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Tempting telly snacks

Planning a weeknight in front of the telly? This menu can whipped up in no time – and can be eaten from the comfort of your couch!
 
Published on: 09 Mar 11
 
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Magna Carta – worth its weight in gold?

Steenberg has launched its second vintage of Magna Carta, their iconic white blend - but will you pay R440 a bottle?
 
Published on: 02 Mar 11
 
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Marrying for vineyards and Champagne

A Billecart-Salmon brunch provides some insight into why marrying for the love of wine and money is ok.
 
Published on: 01 Mar 11
 
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Murmurs of Merlot

Maligning of Merlot creates considerable concern over what the future holds for one of the world’s noble varieties.
 
Published on: 01 Mar 11
 
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Rust en Vrede: Respite and calm.

Rust en Vrede is making no excuses for its repositioning of the estate’s wines in terms of price and style. And it shouldn’t.
 
Published on: 21 Feb 11
 
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If I had to choose a Merlot: Hillcrest Quarry 2008

Quality Merlot? I found it in Durbanville.
 
Published on: 14 Feb 11
 
 
 



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