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Reflections on Bouchard Finlayson
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Reflections on Bouchard Finlayson
WINE magazine editor Cathryn Henderson on the latest offerings from Bouchard Finlayson
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Kaapzicht wine farm
It's taken three decades but Danie Steytler and family have transformed Kaapzicht from unsung bulk wine producer to one of South Africa's top red wine cellars. Christian Eedes reports...............................................................................................................
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Standing tall
The success that Stellenbosch winery Kleine Zalze enjoys with Chenin Blanc suggests that the rehabilitation of this long downtrodden variety is almost complete. By Christian Eedes...............................................................................................................
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Boekenhoutskloof
First conceived in 2002, Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block has grown its red blend market share every year since...............................................................................................................
Vrede en Lust tasting room review
Cruising along the R45 towards Franschhoek for lunch at one of the town's excellent restaurants, there might seem little reason to dally, but that would be to miss out on the worthy destination that is Vrede en Lust, owned since 1996 by former information technology tycoon Dana Buys and family...............................................................................................................
Lazanou Organic Vineyards Wellington
A small farm in Wellington claims the Best White Wine and Best Wine Overall awards in the inaugural Nedbank Green Wines Awards...............................................................................................................
Organic practices at Laibach wine farm
So important are ladybirds to Laibach’s organic practices that they are honoured on a wine label, with The Ladybird Red 2007 being named Best Red in the inaugural Nedbank Green Wine Awards. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl reports...............................................................................................................
Hartenberg tasting room review
I am going to stick my neck out and say it. I think I have found my favourite tasting room. At Hartenberg Estate, history, elegance, fine wines, good service and ambience are finely balanced to create a very memorable experience...............................................................................................................
Kaapzicht tasting room review
Kaapzicht Estate is one of those established family wine farms, having been in Steytler hands since 1946...............................................................................................................
Winner of the Best Environmental Practices Award
Joanne Gibson pays a visit to the Best Environmental Practices winner of the Nedbank Green Wine Awards - Oak Valley...............................................................................................................
Simonsig tasting room review
A visit to a former co-op can be a hitor-miss affair. You get bargain finds but the overall cellar-door experience is often somehow lacking...............................................................................................................
Boland Kelder tasting room review
Boland Kelder outside Paarl has been offering good-value wines to quaffers since its inception in the late ’40s...............................................................................................................
Vergelegen tasting room review
Anglo American-owned Vergelegen needs little introduction. It is big. It is old. It is famous...............................................................................................................
Simonsig - top MCC producer 2009
A pioneer in Méthode Cap Classique, Simonsig still leads the pack when it comes to locally produced bubbly. This year its Kaapse Vonkel claims first – and second – position in the Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl reports...............................................................................................................
Morgenster tasting room review
Situated next to Vergelegen, Morgenster shares the same beautiful surroundings, with the Lourens River acting as a natural border between the two farms...............................................................................................................
Tokara tasting room review
The wines of Tokara are enjoying a run of success, and the striking cellar situated opposite Delaire Graff Estate no doubt evokes impressed nods from those who have discovered the farm’s wines...............................................................................................................
Delaire tasting room review
After reopening in June this year following an extensive revamp, Delaire Graff Estate is making it into wine conversations for more than just the high turn-over in winemakers it’s had over the last few years...............................................................................................................
Durbanville winery Diemersdal
An elevated site on Durbanville farm Diemersdal provided grapes for its Shiraz 2007, winner of the 2009 WINE magazine Shiraz Challenge. By Maryke Visagie.
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WIN one of five double tickets to the Franschhoek Oesfees
The third annual Franschhoek Oesfees (harvest festival) will be held at the Solms-Delta wine estate on Saturday, 27 March 2010 from 11.00 until 21.00. 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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Tasting editor's choice: March 2010
This month Christian Eedes looks at wines from Zevenwacht, KWV Reserve, Boland Cellar and Eagles’ Nest. For more. [click here]
Mastrantonio
At the end of the year, 'family restaurants' do roaring trade but to get me into such an eatery would be a Christmas Miracle. For more. [click here]
WINE magazine editor Cathryn Henderson on the latest offerings from Bouchard Finlayson
During a visit to the Garden Route last year to investigate emerging wineries, I was introduced to Ganzekraal, home of The Goose wines - a joint venture incorporating top-golfer Retief Goosen as namesake and partner.
