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Published on: 06 Nov 08

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: 01 Oct 08

Riesling

It appears that South Africa is finally set to recognise Riesling, rather than the lesser Crouchen Blanc, as Riesling.
 
Published on: 01 Sep 08

Quality of wine

It should be the quality of a wine that counts rather than the reputation of its label.
 
Published on: 01 Aug 08

Blind and sighted tastings

Horses for courses: Both blind and sighted tastings have something to offer when it comes to wine judging.
 
Published on: 17 Jul 08

Michael Fridjhon: July 2008

South African reds are picking up criticism from UK wine writers, but is it justified?
 
Published on: 18 Jun 08

Michael Fridjhon: June 2008

Wholesaler-distributors have long been implicated in the monopolisation of restaurant winelists, but what to do about it?
 
Published on: 05 Mar 08

Michael Fridjhon: December 2007

Wine critic and writer Michael Fridjhon recalls a milestone in South Africa’s wine scene.
 
Published on: 20 Feb 08

Michael Fridjhon: August 2007

Wine critic and writer Michael Fridjhon recalls the more memorable wines he has drunk.
 
Published on: 28 Nov 07

Michael Fridjhon: November 2007

Wine critic and writer Michael Fridjhon recalls the more memorable wines he has drunk.
 
Published on: 07 Nov 07

Michael Fridjhon: October 2007

Wine critic and writer Michael Fridjhon recalls the more memorable wines he has drunk.
 
 

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