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Winemakers and their dogs

What better existence for a dog than on a farm? Jeanri-Tine van Zyl meets some of the mutts that live in the winelands.
 

Pick six: May 2009

Sauvignon Blanc typically possesses purity of fruit and lively acidity. It's the perfect aperitif but is also well suited to lighter, healthier meals. No wonder it's the white wine of the moment.
 

Designer table settings

A table dressed with a beautiful flower arrangement can turn supper with friends into a dinner party to remember. By Leigh Robertson.
 

Pick six: April 2009

South Africa's most widely planted variety, it's a great alternative to predictable Sauvignon Blanc. It also comes in a variety of styles, so be willing to experiment.
 

A barrel of magic

With new oak barrels increasingly expensive and hard to come by, some of a winemaker's most critical decisions pertain to wood maturation...
 

Wine Tasting Academy 2009

During a three-day course, delegates were exposed to a range of top wines intended to refine ideas about wine quality.
 

Good espresso is hard to find

I want coffee flavours, sure, but I want more. I want nuances, I want subtleties. This is no different to fine wine.
 

No previous experience required

The South African hospitality industry displays a serious weakness when it comes to skilled wine service. Why? Jeanri-Tine van Zyl investigates.
 

Designer labels

A monthly critique of wine packaging by Jonathan Bain and John Pace
 

Bullet proof

Bond villain Blofeld sums up 007 as follows: “You satisfy your brutish instincts with alcohol, nicotine and sex while waiting to be dispatched on the next misbegotten foray.” We know better. But what does James Bond drink, exactly? Joanne Gibson investigates.
 
 

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