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Franschhoek wineries and their wines
The Franschhoek Valley is increasingly as attractive for its wines and cellars as it has long been for its restaurants and beautiful scenery. reports on the who’s who in a playground of the wealthy that is the gourmet capital of the SA winelands.
Saronsberg, Tulbagh
Where Tulbagh once fell through the cracks, it’s now firmly back on the quality winegrowing map. Joanne Gibson visits the biggest mover and shaker in town these days: Saronsberg Cellar.
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon
A vertical tasting of Boekenhoutskloof Semillon reveals a wine that is not particularly demonstrative in its youth but, rather, is built to last. Christian Eedes reports.
Nederburg: 2008 Shiraz Challenge winner, Paarl
By winning the Lexus Shiraz Challenge 2008, Paarl winery Nederburg proves once again that the large volumes it produces are no hindrance to quality. Mike Froud reports.
Ambitious and succesful: Vergelegen White and Sadie Family Palladius
Vergelegen White and Sadie Family Palladius might both be white blends, but are stylistically very different. Tim James CWM reports on a recent tasting.
Michael Fridjhon WINE Experience
This year’s Michael Fridjhon WINE Experience celebrates great families in the world of wine, one of these being the Drouhins of Burgundy. By Michael Fridjhon.
Organic farming at Reyneke Wines in Stellenbosch.
Johan Reyneke might seem a maverick, but organic wine farming actually makes sense.
Just Cruising, Robertson
Record numbers of visitors are expected to descend on Robertson for the fifth annual Wacky Wine Weekend, which takes place from 6 to 8 June. Joanne Gibson takes a look at what makes the “valley of wine and roses” so popular.
Route 62, Calitzdorp
Every wine enthusiast should journey down the R62 at least once – to experience the excellent Port of Calitzdorp and then some. By Cathy Hofmeyr.Latest on wine
From Russia with love
Vodka is Russia's gift to the world. Over centuries they have perfected the art and are happy to share it. Now South Africans can also enjoy Russian Standard Vodka, just recently launched in our
Waterkloof’s new red trio under Circumstance label
Waterkloof Wine Estate consider the 2009 harvest one to remember. Out of this harvest they created the Circumstance trio: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Read more here...
Celebrate romance with a Valentine's dinner at a top-class wine estate
Treat your sweetheart to a heavenly meal at one of these 10 winelands restaurants offering fantastic Valentine's specials.
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South African wine farms a first for Google Street View
Google Street View first became popular among locals and foreigners during the World Cup 2010. Now South Africa's beautiful wine farms are among the first in the world to be featured on this unique
Great South African Wines according to Wine Advocate
Several South African wines are finding themselves amongst exulted company in Wine Advocate’s recently published listing of The Most Memorable Wines of 2011...
Wine Harvest Festivals 2012
Wondering which harvest to put your toe print on this year? Take a look here for harvest festival details, dates, activities...and more.
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