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Debating the importance of Old Vines
Wines produced from older vines come at a price, but advocates of quality over quantity argue that we should be actively preserving our heritage. By Norman McFarlaneThe tricks to cheese and wine pairing
Considered by many to be perfect bedfellows, pairing cheese and wine is in fact a challenging task. Do they really bring out the best in each other?Influential wine critics
Is the pen mightier than the buy-one-get-one-free special? It depends who’s wielding the pen. Joanne Gibson considers the influence of international wine critics and profiles some of the most important.Biodynamic wines demystified
From Domaines Leroy, Leflaive and De la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy to Cullen and Henschke in Australia, biodynamic farming clearly works for some of the world’s best producers.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.Latest on wine
Wine tasting on Valentine's Day
While happy couples celebrate their love during the month of February (specifically on the 14th), many wine farms are joining in on the celebrations and are offering something special for guests to
Wine farms to picnic at this Valentine's Day
Come intertwine amongst the vine with your loved one this Valentine's Day. Spoil yourselves with a picnic and some great wine and head out to the winelands for some fantastic views and of course, the
Waterkloof Restaurant eco-conscious cooking
Waterkloof is proud of their biodiversity initiatives, and rightly so! They are going back to the ways of our forefathers...where crops were tilled by horses and ingredients were picked from the
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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.
Villiera game drive and wine tasting evening
Feel like enjoying an evening out in the open with wines from Villiera, a light meal and meeting new people?
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