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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 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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33º South
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5th Avenue
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A Few Good Men
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Abraham Perold
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Adoro
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Agostinelli
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Alexanderfontein
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Alluvia
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Alphen Hill
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Angels Tears
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Angelus
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Anura
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Anwilka
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Aprilskloof
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Arnim
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Arniston Bay
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Arniston Bay Reserve
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Ashanti
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Ashbourne
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Autumn Harvest
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Avondale
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Ayama
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Bain's Kloof
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Bain's Way
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Bakenskop
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Balance
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Barney Barnato
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Barrydale
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Bats Rock
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BC
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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.
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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]
Lynton Hall
Lynton Hall on KwaZulu-Natal's south coast, once a sugar baron's mansion, has been transformed into a gracious colonial hotel boasting an internationally acclaimed restaurant of the same name. For more. [click here]
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…
Why the blend is beautiful.
