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.
Published on: 02 Sep 10
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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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The great leap
Though Stellenbosch winery De Toren has impressed since inception, it’s taken until now to pick up its first rating of 5 Stars for Fusion V 2007. Christian Eedes looks at how this came about.
Published on: 01 Sep 10
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Waterford finds gold with its Bordeaux blend
Waterford Auction Reserve 2005 is rated 5 Stars in this issue, and remarkably was made as an afterthought once Flagship red blend The Jem had already been assembled, writes Christian Eedes.
Published on: 31 Aug 10
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The great leap forward
Though Stellenbosch winery De Toren has impressed since inception, it’s taken until now to pick up its first rating of 5 Stars for Fusion V 2007. Christian Eedes looks at how this came about.
Published on: 31 Aug 10
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Sumaridge tasting room review
Just off the R320, on the outskirts of Hermanus, lies Sumaridge, with sweeping views of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley that stretch to Walker Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Published on: 31 Aug 10
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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.
Published on: 27 Aug 10
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Discovering Namibian wines
A tour company in Namibia now offers a wine tour as one of its packages. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl goes vine-hunting in the desert.
Published on: 12 Aug 10
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What’s so great about Eben Sadie?
What is it about Eben Sadie's wines that have earned them such a significant reputation?
Published on: 11 Aug 10
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The way of the women
Emma Odendaal escapes the rush of the major routes by exploring a century-old pass.
Published on: 23 Jul 10
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Best-Value Shiraz
Obikwa 2009, with a distinctive ostrich motif on the label, offers the best value overall in the 2010 Global Trader Shiraz Challenge 2010, writes Christian Eedes.
Published on: 23 Jul 10
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]
Circus Circus Restaurant
Conveniently central, subtly themed and almost an institution by now, Circus Circus offers comprehensive breakfast and lunch menus alongside waffles, cakes and coffee. 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.
