Reflections on Bouchard Finlayson

WINE magazine editor Cathryn Henderson on the latest offerings from Bouchard Finlayson

Neethlingshof tasting room review

Why Neetlingshof is well worth a visit.

Soaring like an eagle, drinking like a goose

During a visit to the Garden Route last year to investigate emerging wineries, I was introduced to Ganzekraal, home of The Goose wines - a joint venture incorporating top-golfer Retief Goosen as

SA's most romantic restaurants

Forget the wilted roses and cheesy card. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and few are the women who won’t go weak at the knees for an intimate dinner. Leigh Robertson and Andrea

Mondi RAPPET PET wine bottle

Papsak, box and glass used to be the accepted packaging for wine, but conventional industry standards are now being challenged by the Mondi RAPPET PET wine bottle - made from plastic.

Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb

An unhurried Lannice Snyman slow-roasts lamb to perfection

Indian Cuisine: In search of SA's best Curry restaurants

Tasked with finding winning flavours, Kim Maxwell, Andrea Burgener and Tracy Gielink went on the curry trail in Cape Town, Jo’burg and Durban.
 
 

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Mon Ami restaurant

Being greeted as Mon Ami immediately makes you feel welcome.
Published on: 01 Mar 10
 
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Restaurant Christophe

The wine community is loving Restaurant Christophe for lunch or dinner, hidden in central Stellenbosch's Skuinshuis complex
Published on: 01 Mar 10
 
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Trizanne Signature Wines

Trizanne Barnard, previously winemaker at Anwilka in Stellenbosch, has released her first wine under her own label, Trizanne Signature Wines.
Published on: 01 Mar 10
 
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Stellenbosch winery Kanonkop

Stellenbosch winery Kanonkop has launched a new ultra-premium Pinotage in an effort to kick-start the secondary wine market in South Africa.
Published on: 01 Mar 10
 
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Go east, young man

One of the most exciting wines we've come across recently is the Sijnn 2007, a blend of 42% Shiraz, 26% Mourvèdre, 21% Touriga Nacional, 10% Trincadeira and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Published on: 01 Mar 10
 
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Jam Jar released in South Africa

Pick n Pay has obtained the exclusive retail rights for the Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz 2009 - a semi-sweet red wine that has already been released in the USA.
Published on: 01 Mar 10
 
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Mondi RAPPET PET wine bottle

Papsak, box and glass used to be the accepted packaging for wine, but conventional industry standards are now being challenged by the Mondi RAPPET PET wine bottle - made from plastic.
Published on: 01 Mar 10
 
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Picnics in Stellenbosch

Warwick has taken Stellenbosch picnics to new heights, with Parisian café tables and chairs, cushions on lawns, or deck-side tables adjacent to the colourful tasting room.
Published on: 01 Mar 10
 
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Mangwanani Day Spa to be rebuilt after fire

Restoration is to start on the African day spa at Stellenbosch wine farm Zevenwacht after it was raised to the ground due to a fire on the farm during December.
Published on: 01 Mar 10
 
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Just Pure - Hermanus

Tamsin Koen at Just Pure in Hermanus is attracting weekenders with fabulous perfumed lotions and sprays, sold alongside kitchen and lifestyle trinkets.
Published on: 26 Feb 10
 
 

WIN one of five double tickets to the Franschhoek Oesfees

The third annual Franschhoek Oesfees (harvest festival) will be held at the Solms-Delta wine estate on Saturday, 27 March 2010 from 11.00 until 21.00. For more. [click here]
 
 

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2010

Everything you need to know about this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. For more. [click here]
 
 

Tasting editor's choice: March 2010

This month Christian Eedes looks at wines from Zevenwacht, KWV Reserve, Boland Cellar and Eagles’ Nest. For more. [click here]
 
 

Santorini

Santorini, says the blurb in the menu, is a Greek island in the Aegean sea synonymous with a magnificent setting, bright sunny weather, delicious cuisine and wine. For more. [click here]
 
 
 
 
 
WINE magazine editor Cathryn Henderson on the latest offerings from Bouchard Finlayson
 
During a visit to the Garden Route last year to investigate emerging wineries, I was introduced to Ganzekraal, home of The Goose wines - a joint venture incorporating top-golfer Retief Goosen as namesake and partner.