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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?
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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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The Weekender, 3 December 2008 Fortune Magazine recently carried an article entitled “Winemaking for Fun and Profit”. It tracked the story of several Californian wineries, the retreats of the super-wealthy who kept the Valley suffix of their address but replaced Silicon with Napa.
Published on: 04 Dec 08
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Punching above our weight in the awards department
The Weekender, 29 November 2008THE end of the year brings a constant stream of awards announcements, many held back from competitions judged months earlier and kept under wraps in an endeavour to extend the media shelf-life of the event.
Published on: 29 Nov 08
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Red wine prices stabilising
Business Day, 26 November 2008. As the year warms up, the flood of white wines hitting the market assumes the proportions of a tsunami.
Published on: 26 Nov 08
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Out and about tasting pinks, fizz and elegant whites
The Weekender, 22 November 2008In the run-up to the millennium many of the big Champagne houses put their customers – including and most especially airlines – on allocation.
Published on: 22 Nov 08
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SA's best white wines climb in price
As SA’s best white wines climb in price, producers need to be careful about their justifications.
Published on: 21 Nov 08
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Platter Guide Five Star laureats
Business Day, 19 November 2008. The list of the Platter Guide Five Star laureates has just been announced, and it makes interesting reading for aficionados of Cape wine.
Published on: 19 Nov 08
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The wine game can be a cynical place
Business Day, 19 November 2008 FORTUNE Magazine recently carried an article entitled “Winemaking for Fun and Profit”. It tracked the story of several Californian wineries, the retreats of the super-wealthy who kept the Valley suffix of their address but replaced Silicon with Napa.
Published on: 19 Nov 08
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Deconstructing Dom into its component parts
The Weekender, 15 November 2008 The art of wine and food matching combines a clear idea of that works best as a set of flavour complements, an even clearer idea of what combinations are to be avoided – and a vision that should include whether the meal or the beverage is the hero of the occasion.
Published on: 15 Nov 08
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Business Day, 12 November 2008. The season of super-deluxe wines is upon us again, with the release a few weeks ago of the second edition of Waterford’s The Jem and the slightly more recent launch of the 2005 vintage of Vergelegen’s “V”.
Published on: 12 Nov 08
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Wine
Business Day, 06 November 2008. The collapse of the world’s financial markets is likely to play an important — and probably quite long-term — role in the world of fine wine. At its most simplistic level it will drive down prices, particularly in the premium segments, but pretty much across the board.
Published on: 06 Nov 08
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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.
