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Published on: 21 Feb 11

Meet the Luddites

From the harvesting of grapes through to the making of sausages from ‘happy’ pigs, it’s evident that Luddite is a wine farm that lives up to its name.
 
Published on: 21 Feb 11

Top Merlot: Creation 2009 Merlot

The 2009 Merlot from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge winery Creation was the top performer in this month’s category tasting – and this from a wine farm that’s barely out the blocks!
 
Published on: 16 Feb 11

Always top of the pile: Laibach Claypot Merlot

Laibach has always been close to the top of the pile when it comes to Merlot ever since the 2003 came up for assessment in 2006 and was rated 4½ Stars...
 
Published on: 28 Jan 11

Out and about in Cederberg

Leave your mobile at home when visiting the Cederberg, since the only thing that will need recharging is your mind, and the only top-up you’ll be doing is with wine.
 
Published on: 28 Jan 11

Cellar door review: Dornier

Everything about Dornier is striking; from the unusual architecture to the well-rounded tasting experience.
 
Published on: 28 Jan 11

Twists and turns along Bainskloof Pass

Around the bends of the rock-strewn landscape of Bainskloof Pass lie unexpected bargains.
 
Published on: 27 Jan 11

Chenin Blanc challenage: Perdeberg Winery

For years Perdeberg Winery was known as a great source of cheap ‘n cheerful wine, Chenin Blanc particularly. That perception is about to change since it won the 2011 Wine magazine Chenin Blanc Challenge with the 2008 Rex Equus Chenin Blanc.
 
Published on: 05 Jan 11

Non-Bordeaux red blends: the fashion and fascination

Reflecting South Africa’s continuing fascination with Shiraz, the bulk of the wines which performed well in this month’s non-Bordeaux red blend tasting contained at least some of the Rhône grape. By Fiona McDonald.
 
Published on: 04 Jan 11

Discovering Napier

The sleepy town of Napier is experiencing a revival in all things food and wine.
 
Published on: 04 Jan 11

Cellar door review: Solms-Delta

Although the stories of Solms-Delta farm are riddled with a dark South African past, our present unanimity has never been so clear.
 
 

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