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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Shane Dean, Allan Pick and Dawie Botha

RMB Winex

Sandton Convention Centre was the venue of the eighth annual RMB WineX show
Published on: 01 Jan 08
 
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Johann Teubes and Joanita Louw

Sir Lambert launch

The launch of Diemersdal’s Sauvignon Blanc from Lambert’s Bay, the Sir Lambert, took place at Aubergine restaurant in Cape Town.
Published on: 01 Jan 08
 
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Liza Goodwin (Meerendal), Duimpie Bayly  and Arnold Vorster

Veritas tasting

Double gold and gold medal winning wines were available for tasting at a public tasting at the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town.
Published on: 01 Jan 08
 
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Diners Club MD Linda Manzini with Boekenhoutskloof’s Marc Kent

Winemaker of the Year

The Diners Club Winemaker of the Year awards were held at Guardian Peak recently
Published on: 01 Jan 08
 
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Friedrich and Christa Neethling and 	JP du Plessis

CWG auction

The Cape Winemakers Guild Auction was held at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West.
Published on: 01 Dec 07
 
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Franck Dangereux and Margot Janse

dine lunch

Aubergine was the venue for the release of dine 2008, the restaurant guide published by WINE magazine in association with Diners Club International.
Published on: 01 Dec 07
 
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Ellanie Smit and Michael Kaufmann

Nederburg Ingenuity launch

Nederburg’s premium Ingenuity and Manor House wines were launched at the Metropole Hotel recently.
Published on: 01 Dec 07
 
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Gareth Pienaar, Shannon Turner and Ian Manley

Pol Roger Champagne

Pol Roger Champagne’s re-entry to the South African market was celebrated with bubbly on the deck at Wakame restaurant in Mouille Point
Published on: 01 Dec 07
 
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John Collins (Springfield) and Alicia Rechner (Backsberg)

Sauvignon Blanc Top 10

The inaugural WINE magazine TOPS at SPAR Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 awards were held at Bread & Wine in Franschhoek.
Published on: 01 Dec 07
 
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Michael Fridjhon WINE Experience 2007

The Michael Fridjhon WINE Experience 2007 entered its second decade exploring the theme of "wines on the edge". Fiona McDonald reports.
Published on: 08 Nov 07
 
 
 
 
 

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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. 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]
 
 

The best sushi spots in South Africa

Mediocrity abounds when it comes to local sushi and sashimi, but when it’s good, it’s very, very good. By Andrea Burgener and Jean-Pierre Rossouw. 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.