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Published on: 01 Oct 10

What it's worth?

Michael Fridjhon contemplates the price of desirability.
 
Published on: 03 Sep 10

Placed on a pedestal

It’s not clear why there is so much more of a focus on the concept of a Bordeaux blend than on any other vinous combination.
 
Published on: 03 Aug 10

Making headway

The Shiraz rollercoaster has made its way through a series of tumultuous peaks and valleys and is now running on what appears to be a level course.
 
Published on: 02 Jul 10

Sweet, sweet nothings

A combination of consumer neglect and producer apathy has turned into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
 
Published on: 03 Jun 10

Pinotage bashing

Hasty judgements and bad examples have made Pinotage an easy target.
 
Published on: 19 Apr 10

Handle with care

Is Pinot Noir’s reputation as the heartbreak grape really justified?
 
Published on: 29 Mar 10

Disgracefully not ageing

It is widely believed that our red wines are incapable of surviving.
 
Published on: 01 Mar 10

Milking it

Merlot’s good reputation is largely undeserved, but for how much longer?
 
Published on: 20 Jan 10

An Inconvenient Truth

Cheating, lying and cover-ups are rife in the wine industry.
 
Published on: 05 Jan 10

The Cape Blend

Wine quality alone is what is going to rehabilitate the concept of the Cape Blend.
 
 

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