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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.
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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
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Chocolate and wine
Studies have shown that nine out of 10 people like chocolate – and the 10th is lying. Joanne Gibson reveals why a little too much chocolate is just about right...............................................................................................................
Mustard-Braised Pork Neck with Prunes
The multiplicity of favours to be had from mustard-braised pork neck with prunes calls for the versatility of Merlot. By Lannice Snyman...............................................................................................................
Make your own pizza
Substitute the wood-fire pizza oven with the sort most of us have in our kitchens at home and you can still conjure up something simply delicious that smacks of Italy...............................................................................................................
Lasagne and Mushroom Parcels
Even carnivores are content to forego thier meaty fix for pasta filled with a tumble of mushrooms with ricotta, cream and sage. By Lannice Snyman...............................................................................................................
Three-Cheese Spaghetti with Baby Greens
Pasta is the soul of generosity, loves being passed round, scooped out and slithered into bowls. It adores being a second helping, and can be dressed up or down, depending on your mood, how much moola you wish to spend, or how keen you are to impress your guests...............................................................................................................
Stuffed squid, sherry caramel and cauliflower puree
The fresh herbs accentuate the Merlot, whilst the Sherry vinegar caramel complements the slightly sweeter mulberry flavours of the Cabernet...............................................................................................................
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Zevenwacht Z SMV 2006 food pairing
Historians might still be disputing the origin of Shiraz, but it has to be Persia reckons Adele Stiehler after enjoying the Zevenwacht Z 2006 with a bowl of rose and saffron-scented Mast-o Khiar...............................................................................................................
Olive, lemon and rosemary marinade
This marinade is excellent with braaied fish but can also be used for lamb, vegetables and chicken. Quantities are enough for four to six 220g portions of fish.
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]
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.
