No ABC syndrome for Shiraz

As a wine lover you’re no doubt enthusiastic about Shiraz, but as it draws further attention, what does the future actually hold for this variety; locally and as a global player?

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.

Jefferson chocolate cake recipe

Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known as the third president of the USA, but he was also that country’s founding wine geek, so a cake in his honour is only fitting, writes Anna Trapido.

Private Preserve

A wine, once opened and recorked, can remain in your fridge for one, maybe two days, but anything after that would cause a wine to rapidly expire and give way to oxidation – a process which

No ABC syndrome for Shiraz

As a wine lover you’re no doubt enthusiastic about Shiraz, but as it draws further attention, what does the future actually hold for this variety; locally and as a global player?

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

Bordeaux-style blends

Why the blend is beautiful.
 
 

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Saxenburg launches SSS 2005

Saxenburg wine farm has released its SSS 2005, but it's still the Private Collection Shiraz that impresses...
Published on: 12 May 10
 
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The sparkle of Simonsig

A rare, and unusual, tasting of Cap Classique from one of SA's premier MCC producers.
Published on: 05 May 10
 
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New top wine from Beyerskloof

"The best wine ever made at Beyerskloof," said owner and cellarmaster Beyers Truter at the launch of the latest top red blend from this farm's cellar.
Published on: 01 May 10
 
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The Wine Show Joburg

The Wine Show Joburg took a rather voyeuristic approach in announcing the second Wine Laid Bare photo competition.
Published on: 01 May 10
 
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Col'Cacchio pizzeria

Celeb chef-designed pizzas created by six local chefs will be all the rage at Col'Cacchio pizzeria branches between April and September.
Published on: 01 May 10
 
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Flavours of Pretoria

If travelling internationally isn’t an option in 2010, consider a tasting lunch or dinner menu based on the recent culinary travels of chef Chantel Dartnall.
Published on: 01 May 10
 
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Santam Classic Wine Trophy

WINE magazine's 5-Star D'Aria Songbird Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and Delaire Sauvignon Blanc 2009 did not impress the judges at this year's Santam Classic Wine Trophy who failed to find a "quality" Sauvignon Blanc and Cap Classique among this year's entrants.
Published on: 01 May 10
 
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Mother's Day

Spoil the mamma in your life with lunch on 9 May. Marc's in Paarl is serving two or three courses at R165 or R210pp respectively.
Published on: 01 May 10
 
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Burnside Café - Craighall

If the idea of eating in a soulless Joburg shopping mall induces indigestion, Burnside's Café in Craighall will provide culinary respite.
Published on: 01 May 10
 
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Maximillien Restaurant

The menu at the newly opened Maximillien restaurant in Joburg is inspired by traditional French bistros, but to cater for all tastes there is an eclectic mix of sushi and pasta alongside traditional French fare such as duck confit and steak tartare.
Published on: 01 May 10
 
 

Win A One-Night Stay For Two Sharing At Kurland Luxury Hotel

Enjoy a luxurious stay-over at Kurland Hotel, near the picturesque beach resorts of Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley, in the heart of the Garden Route in South Africa. 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]
 
 

Panel chairman's choice: September 2010

This month Christian Eedes looks at wines from Hermanuspietersfontein; Durbanville Hills; Capaia and Rupert & Rothschild. For more. [click here]
 
 

La Madeleine

The motto painted in French above the fireplace at La Madeleine reads "Il n'y qu'une seule cuisine la bonne" (which translates roughly as "there is only one type of cooking - good cooking".) And the proof of the pudding lies in the number of accolades garnered by chef/patron Daniel Leusch. For more. [click here]
 
 
 
 
 
As a wine lover you’re no doubt enthusiastic about Shiraz, but as it draws further attention, what does the future actually hold for this variety; locally and as a global player?
 
Nederburg Auction ended on a high note this year, banking a total of R5, 683, 810.