Chenin Blanc Awards gallery - January 2010
WINE magazine announced the results of the 2010 Guala Closures Chenin Blanc Challenge during a luncheon at Jordan Restaurant in Stellenbosch on 14 January 2010.
Published on: 23 Feb 10
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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.
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Emma Odendaal discovers that world-class wines and
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Nedbank Green Wine Awards gallery
The inaugural Nedbank Green Wine Awards were held at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Gardens, Cape Town, on 11 November 2009.
Published on: 04 Jan 10
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Best Value Wine Awards gallery
The awards ceremony took place on 9 October at Klein Joostenberg Deli & Bistro on the R304 outside Stellenbosch.
Published on: 11 Nov 09
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Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 Wine Awards gallery
The awards lunch took place on 15 October at Den Anker Restaurant & Bar at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
Published on: 10 Nov 09
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Shiraz Challenge 2009
A photographic gallery from our latest award ceremony.
Published on: 17 Sep 09
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Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2009: Public tastings
The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show-tastings attracted numerous wine lovers. Here are some social pictures
Published on: 26 Jun 09
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Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show Judges' profiles
Who are they and what are their qualifications? These are the people who judged the wines at this year's OMTWS.
Published on: 15 May 09
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Surepure Chenin Blanc Challenge 2009
A photographic gallery from our latest awards ceremony.
Published on: 30 Mar 09
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Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge awards brunch
And the winner is... A photographic gallery from our latest award ceremony.
Published on: 01 Nov 08
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Michael Fridjhon Wine experience 2008
The 12th annual WINE experience featured two families involved in the production of classic wine – the Drouhins of Burgundy and the De Nonancourts, owners of Champagne Laurent-Perrier.
Published on: 01 Oct 08
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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]
La Perla
In the Mad Hatter's Tea Party that is the South African restaurant scene, there is a curiously contradictory combination of slavish colonial cringe and suspicion of the great culinary traditions of Europe For more. [click here]
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.
