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Reflections on Bouchard Finlayson

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

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Proudly local: Amarula Cream

Slugged back in a Springbok shooter or slowly sipped against the spectacle of another technicolour African sunset, Amarula Cream remains an iconic, proudly local liqueur. By Leigh Robertson.

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

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Jan "Boland" Coetzee of Vriesenhof

This glimpse into the private life of veteran winemaker Jan “Boland” Coetzee of Vriesenhof Vineyards is an excerpt from Perfect Weekend, a book which reveals how 52 high-profile South African newsmakers in politics, business, sport and art spend their leisure time. The portraits are by Durbanite Brett Florens and the interviews by former senior Cape Times journalist and occasional WINE contributor Dominique Herman.
Published on: 25 Feb 10
 
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Fiona Coyne was once The Weakest Link

Fiona Coyne is best known as the stringent quiz mistress in TV’s The Weakest Link, but she is also a writer and onstage actor – most recently seen as Katarina the Cat in Janice Honeyman’s pantomime, Pinocchio. A selfprofessed perfectionist, Coyne makes sure there are no weak links in her wine selection. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
Published on: 22 Feb 10
 
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Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean

Crowned Miss Universe in 1992, businesswoman, television presenter and MC Michelle McLean is also the founder of the Michelle McLean Children’s Trust in Namibia.
Published on: 14 Jan 10
 
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Top golfer Retief Goosen on Fine Wines

One of South Africa’s top professional golfers, Retief “The Goose” Goosen’s main achievements include winning the US Open in 2001 and 2004. His greatest extravagance, however, is his wine farm near George. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl reports.
Published on: 14 Dec 09
 
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South African band The Parlotones

Local band The Parlotones have released their own wine called Giant Mistake – an experience that has changed their outlook on wine drinking completely. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl caught up with the talkative members at the official launch of their product.
Published on: 16 Nov 09
 
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Mbhazima Shilowa reveals his most memorable wine experience

Mbhazima Shilowa on drinking Krug and Lafite.
Published on: 20 Oct 09
 
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Winemakers and their cars

A British study has shown that men view their cars as an extension of themselves. What about winemakers?
Published on: 01 Oct 09
 
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Pepcor chairperson Dr. Christo Wiese

Dr Christo Wiese is perhaps best known as the chairperson of the Pepcor retail group. He is also a major shareholder in KWV and owner of wine farms Lanzerac and Lourensford. Interview by Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
Published on: 30 Sep 09
 
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Beyers Truter's big speech

Beyers Truter's speech as delivered at this year's ABSA Pinotage Top 10 competition. Mostly verbatim, the speech was just slighty adapted for digital purposes.
Published on: 03 Sep 09
 
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Renowned One&Only restauranteur, Nobu Matsuhisa

Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, known simply as “Nobu”, names Robert De Niro as business partner and has 22 restaurants in 18 different cities around the world, including a branch at Cape Town’s One&Only Resort and Hotel. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
Published on: 02 Sep 09
 
 

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]
 
 

Café des Art

I have just finished reading Bill Buford's wonderful book - Heat. For more. [click here]
 
 
 
 
 
Reflections on Bouchard Finlayson
WINE magazine editor Cathryn Henderson on the latest offerings from Bouchard Finlayson
 
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 namesake and partner.