entry kits mobisite facebook twitter
  Newsletter Subscriptions
FREE newsletters from Wine magazine. Sign up
   
 


 
 
Published on: 06 Dec 08

When the special child grows up to be a ‘Jem’

The Weekender, 6 December 2008 Despite Waterford's reputation for throwing a great party, I didn’t mind missing the launch of the second vintage of The Jem.
 
Published on: 04 Dec 08

Wine

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: 29 Nov 08

Punching above our weight in the awards department

The Weekender, 29 November 2008

THE 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: 26 Nov 08

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: 22 Nov 08

Out and about tasting pinks, fizz and elegant whites

The Weekender, 22 November 2008

In the run-up to the millennium many of the big Champagne houses put their customers – including and most especially airlines – on allocation.

 
Published on: 21 Nov 08

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: 19 Nov 08

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

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: 15 Nov 08

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: 12 Nov 08

Wine

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”.
 
 

Latest on wine

From Russia with love

Vodka is Russia's gift to the world. Over centuries they have perfected the art and are happy to share it. Now South Africans can also enjoy Russian Standard Vodka, just recently launched in our

Waterkloof’s new red trio under Circumstance label

Waterkloof Wine Estate consider the 2009 harvest one to remember. Out of this harvest they created the Circumstance trio: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Read more here...

Celebrate romance with a Valentine's dinner at a top-class wine estate

Treat your sweetheart to a heavenly meal at one of these 10 winelands restaurants offering fantastic Valentine's specials.

Most popular

South African wine farms a first for Google Street View

Google Street View first became popular among locals and foreigners during the World Cup 2010. Now South Africa's beautiful wine farms are among the first in the world to be featured on this unique

Great South African Wines according to Wine Advocate

Several South African wines are finding themselves amongst exulted company in Wine Advocate’s recently published listing of The Most Memorable Wines of 2011...

Wine Harvest Festivals 2012

Wondering which harvest to put your toe print on this year? Take a look here for harvest festival details, dates, activities...and more.