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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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Karoo lamb

Many South Africans' only experience of the Karoo is of it flashing past a car window. Yet there is so much on offer besides windmills, thorn bushes and sweltering summer heat, writes Emma Odendaal, who goes in pursuit of the iconic Karoo lamb.
Published on: 25 Aug 10
 
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Salt and wine. An unlikely pair?

Once worth more than gold, salt was the culmination of the search for love and wealth in many ancient cultures. Craig Cormack calls upon ancient wisdom to create interesting salt and wine pairings.
Published on: 25 May 10
 
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Back to basics

The international trend of a back-to-basics approach to gastronomy has reached Wellington. Emma Odendaal spent the weekend sampling the town's expanding repertoire of wine and fresh produce.
Published on: 20 Apr 10
 
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Tokara Zondernaam and No-name Fettuccini

Greek food maestro Stavros Vladislavic, comes up with a legendary match for the Tokara Zondernaam Shiraz Grenache 2007. Anna Trapido reports.
Published on: 07 Jan 10
 
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Rooibos smoked free range duck breast

The culinary team at Myoga in Newlands, Cape Town, prepare a food match for the Reyneke Reserve Red 2007 that is positively celestial. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl reports.
Published on: 12 Nov 09
 
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Crusted crayfish and salmon cake

Not quite Robbie but “Supreme” nonetheless, Simon Kemp, executive chef at Cloete’s restaurant, finds a match for a maiden Blanc de Blancs. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl has a taste.
Published on: 21 Sep 09
 
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Slow roasted duck confit with plum and Merlot jus

Golden leg of duck confit on sweet potato puree, plated on a Merlot and plum reduction daintily garnished with blue borage flowers and thin slices of plum.
Published on: 25 Mar 09
 
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Zevenwacht Z SMV 2006 food pairing

Historians might still be disputing the origin of Shiraz, but it has to be Persia reckons Adele Stiehler after enjoying the Zevenwacht Z 2006 with a bowl of rose and saffron-scented Mast-o Khiar.
Published on: 29 Jan 09
 
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Champagne food pairing

Bon Appétit was the restaurant of choice when Jeanri-Tine van Zyl was tasked with finding a partner for a “mischievous” Champagne.
Published on: 08 Jan 09
 
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Maguro Yukke (Tuna Tartare)

East meets west as Cristina Sato of Japanese restaurant Yamato in Johannesburg comes up with a tuna tartare to go with the Sumaridge Chardonnay 2007. Andrea Burgener reports.
Published on: 04 Dec 08
 
 

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. For more. [click here]
 
 

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]
 
 

The Sydney dining experience

Australia’s most populous city, Sydney, has a restaurant scene that reflects an enormously rich and diverse range of cultures and cuisines. By John Maytham. For more. [click here]
 
 
 
 
 
Cellar Door Shoot-Out in Cyprus
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…
 
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Why the blend is beautiful.