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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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Are you a diner from hell? Read this to check

Are South Africans agreeable diners or do we have unrealistic expectations? Kim Maxwell opens the floor to local restaurateurs.

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

Beneath the Andes

In pursuit of the perfect Malbec, Dan Nicholl explores the 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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Soulful musings from Moreira Chonguica

Jazz musician Moreira Chonguica's latest album alludes to the international language of music and, in The Moreira Project - Vol 2 Citizen of the World, he investigates traditional music from different parts of the world with various other artists. For this soulful saxophonist, stomping grapes left a lasting impression. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
Published on: 26 Aug 10
 
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Living Locatelli

Giorgio Locatelli is the chef behind London’s acclaimed Locanda Locatelli restaurant and the Italian tome Made in Italy. During his visit to SA, Nikki Werner chatted to him about Barolo, Dubai and South African frikkadels.
Published on: 26 Jul 10
 
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Kick it into touch with Corné Krige

Former Springbok captain and ex Stormers and Western Province flanker Corné Krige, with 39 international test caps, is one of SA’s best-known rugby stars – who also happens to have a passion for wine. By Emma Odendaal.
Published on: 20 Jul 10
 
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Michelle Garforth-Venter on Bull's Blood and Chardonnay

Television show host, journalist and environmentalist Michelle Garfoth-Venter became popular as a presenter on Top Billing and Morning Live. More recently you'll spot pics of her covered in creepycrawlies, holding pythons or with an owl perched neatly on her shoulder... Currently this bushbaby is hunting for a bottle of Chocolate Block. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
Published on: 22 Jun 10
 
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Kicking off with Lucas Radebe

Soccer hero Lucas Radebe won the heart of many a fan while playing for Kaizer Chiefs, Leeds United and SA’s Bafana Bafana. Off the field, Radebe continues to inspire, currently acting as brand ambassador for the Hospice and Palliative Care Association. While he only recently began enjoying the finer intricacies of wine, he’s looking forward to the day a wine makes him cry out “Laduuuuuuma!” By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
Published on: 01 Jun 10
 
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Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, reveals her favourite wines

Helen Zille talks about wine, food and that very embarrassing wine tasting moment...
Published on: 20 Apr 10
 
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A glass of wine with Seth Rotherham

Seth Rotherham is perhaps South Africa's most popular blogger, commenting on all aspects of pop culture via his blogsite, 2oceansvibe. He advocates an utterly hedonistic lifestyle, his motto being: "Work is a sideline, Live the holiday." This he achieves effortlessly, glass of wine in hand, all day, every day. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
Published on: 24 Mar 10
 
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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
 
 

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]
 
 

Spiga D' Oro

You'll know when you hit Spiggies, as the locals affectionately call it. For more. [click here]
 
 
 
 
 
Cellar Door Shoot-Out in Cyprus
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…
 
Bordeaux-style blends
Why the blend is beautiful.