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Wine education, courses

Whether you just want to know what's in the glass, or are intent on becoming an expert on the subject, there are a number of wine education options in South Africa:
 

Wine types and styles

A glossary of various terms to do with the types and styles of wine, what you see on the labels, even the size of the bottle.
 

Second labels

Flagship wines tend by their very nature to be small-volume lots - and often have an inflated price tag to match. There is great value to be had in the so-called "second labels", which means you can drink well for less than you'd expect. Jean-Pierre Rossouw reports.
 

Barrel maturation

Next to the wine grape itself, the wooden barrel is the most important determinant of the style, flavour and quality of the wine in your glass - a wooded wine, that is. It's not an exact science, yet much of it is about chemistry. The balance lies in the philosophy of the winemaker. Trying to see the wood for the trees is Wendy Toerien.
 

French investment in SA

Some of their names are synonymous with luxury brands and wines famous the world over, so what were their reasons for investing millions of rands in buying South African wine farms? Fiona McDonald reports.
 

Stellenbosch reconsidered

Is Stellenbosch still South Africa's premier wine district? Christian Eedes debates the issue.
 

Can you identify these smells and tastes in your wine?

 

From bottle to glass

Avoiding last-minute glitches
 

Proper wine storage

After the fact
 

Spotting a faulty wine is one thing, but where to lay the blame?

Off" wine can result from the whims of Mother Nature, factors that man has little or no control over.
 
 

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