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South Africa wins at Decanter World Wine Awards
SA has claimed two International Trophies at the annual Decanter World Wine Awards.
Heading heavenward
Emma Odendaal discovers that world-class wines and
a wide range of restaurants complement the sweeping
vistas of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
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Are you a diner from hell? Read this to check
Are South Africans agreeable diners or do we have unrealistic expectations? Kim Maxwell opens the floor to local restaurateurs.
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
Beneath the Andes
In pursuit of the perfect Malbec, Dan Nicholl explores the
heart of Argentina’s winemaking industry, but discovers
that there’s more to Mendoza than just one varietal.
New 'Blonde' restaurant opens in Cape Town
The company behind Blonde, Caviar, that's also responsible for bringing us Sevruga and Beluga, has broken away from its typical menu style in creating the offering at Blonde.
Boekenhoutskloof
First conceived in 2002, Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block has grown its red blend market share every year since.
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Cheating in the wine industry – why does it happen?
It seems wine has been manipulated, adulterated and counterfeited for as long as it has been made. Joanne Gibson takes a look at fraud and cheating scandals in the wine industry...............................................................................................................
Luxury goods
Is a R500 bottle of wine really 10 times better than a R50 bottle wine? Joanne Gibson looks at the tangible factors in wine pricing – and ponders the not-so-tangible ones...............................................................................................................
Wine Judging Academy 2010
During a three-day course, delegates were exposed to a range of top wines intended to refine ideas about wine quality...............................................................................................................
Vine smuggling
So poor was the selection of grape varieties available in South Africa at one point that quality-minded winemakers were forced to resort to smuggling...............................................................................................................
Basic instinct
Though the subject of wine may appear intimidating to the beginner, the key is to trust your own palate. By Beverley Blanning MW...............................................................................................................
SA's top 10 examples of Sauvignon Blanc
There is surely no other local wine category with the same depth of quality as Sauvignon Blanc. Joanne Gibson and Jeanri-Tine van Zyl take a closer look at this year’s top performers...............................................................................................................
WineX top 10 wines on show
There are over 1 000 wines for you to sample at WineX Johannesburg, so where to start? Editor Christian Eedes advises on 10 examples of Sauvignon Blanc that you shouldn’t miss, while Carrie Adams, partner and wine buyer at leading Johannesburg retail outlet Norman Goodfellows, and wine writer Neil Pendock make some more general recommendations...............................................................................................................
Reasons to visit WineX Johannesburg
RMB WineX Johannesburg runs from 27 to 30 October at the Sandton Convention Centre. Show chairman Michael Fridjhon introduces this year’s event, which provides an unparalleled opportunity for wine lovers to meet the country’s top producers...............................................................................................................
Vineyard fires
Bacon. Biltong. Salami. Old leather. Stuffiness. Cigars. These flavours might not be unwelcome in a gentlemen’s club, but you wouldn’t want them in your wine...............................................................................................................
A look at sulphur in wine
Sulphites in wine are an essential part of the winemaking process. Increasingly, however, they are being blamed for causing adverse reactions in wine drinkers. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl investigates...............................................................................................................
Pick six: September 2009
How does South Africa stack up against the rest of the world? Here we compare and contrast local wines against their international counterparts. This month: Pinot Noir...............................................................................................................
Smoking and wine tasting
What are the effects of smoking on wine tasting? Maryke Visagie investigates.
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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]
Deluxe
Restaurants are as unique as their owners and Deluxe is the idiosyncratic eatery of Andrea Burgener, a fine arts graduate who cultivated her adventurous cooking skills in the restaurant of Braam Kruger, Johannesburg's other artist known for a dedicated interest and eclectic take on good food. For more. [click here]
I wanted to write an ode to Cyprus. But instead I discovered that I had to discard everything I believed about the island. I went searching for romance and found wine. I went looking for a tasting experience, and had to settle for wine poured into shooter glasses. If I had to write a tasting room review it would’ve gone something like this…
Why the blend is beautiful.
