Neil Pendock writes for the Sunday Times and Financial Mail. He judged at prominent international wine competition Concours Mondial this year.
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South Africa wins at Decanter World Wine Awards
SA has claimed two International Trophies at the annual Decanter World Wine Awards.
Heading heavenward
Emma Odendaal discovers that world-class wines and
a wide range of restaurants complement the sweeping
vistas of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
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Beneath the Andes
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heart of Argentina’s winemaking industry, but discovers
that there’s more to Mendoza than just one varietal.
New 'Blonde' restaurant opens in Cape Town
The company behind Blonde, Caviar, that's also responsible for bringing us Sevruga and Beluga, has broken away from its typical menu style in creating the offering at Blonde.
Boekenhoutskloof
First conceived in 2002, Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block has grown its red blend market share every year since.
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A humble star
South Africa’s Chardonnay celebrity continues to produce showstoppers.
Published on: 03 Aug 10
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A perfect match
A recent trip to Portugal highlights the similarities between South Africa and the home of Port.
Published on: 24 Jun 10
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An unlikely hero
For a man whose empire grew out of the mine dumps of the East Rand, nothing is more important than the cultural experience.
Published on: 26 May 10
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Misunderstood
Foreign perceptions of Pinotage are slowly changing, but we’ve still got a long way to go.
Published on: 20 Apr 10
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Neil Pendock on Swartland Shiraz
Is Swartland Shiraz really so superb or is it all just spin?
Published on: 01 Mar 10
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Burnt rubber bubbly
Former F1 champ Jody Scheckter is now making sparkling wine in Blighty.
Published on: 20 Jan 10
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An unseemly squabble
The clash between proponents of Chardonnay and those of Sauvignon Blanc does South Africa no good.
Published on: 23 Dec 09
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The Wise Man of Wine
Some interesting observations and predictions at a Waterfront wine shop.
Published on: 17 Nov 09
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How well have SA wines done in overseas competitions?
How well have SA wines done in overseas competitions lately? Does it matter?
Published on: 20 Oct 09
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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.
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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]
Wandie's Place
If you are a South African and you haven't yet visited the sprawling metropolis
of Soweto then shame on you. It's one of the most happening cities on the continent
and has a vibe of its own. Little wonder that Louis Rive stated: "It has
been said that the path through Africa runs through Soweto; that Soweto is a microcosm,
or the soul of South Africa; that Soweto means many things to many people."
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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…
Why the blend is beautiful.
