During a three-day course, delegates were exposed to a range
of top wines intended to refine ideas about wine quality.
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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.
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Though the subject of wine may appear intimidating to the beginner, the key is to trust your own palate. By Beverley Blanning MW.
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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.
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Wine is a product that rewards curiosity, so don’t just visit the big-name
stands. On the following pages are mini-profiles of all the exhibitors at
this year’s show.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What are the effects of smoking on wine tasting?
Maryke Visagie investigates.
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These wines are all silver medal winners at this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show.
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Riesling is arguably the world's most under-valued fine white grape, making wines of great purity and extraordinary longevity.