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Graça, General
It's the talking, eating, drinking, laughing, singing, sharing wine and is one of South Africa's top sellers. Neil Pendock investigates Graça.L'Avenir
Michel Laroche, international judge for the 2006 Diners Club Awards, is acknowledged as the prime mover behind the Union of Grand Crus Chablis producers. He now owns vineyards in Chablis, the South of France, Chile and South Africa. Christian Eedes interviewed him.
Francois Agenbag - Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year 2006
The old saying goes that "manners maketh the man" and Mountain Ridge Wines winemaker Francois Agenbag has those aplenty, judging by the way he greets visitors to the Wolsely winery's tasting room. Sara Steer caught up with the polite and laid back Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year.
Gottfried Mocke - Diners Club Winemaker of the Year 2006
It was less than three decades ago that the first Chardonnay vines were planted in South Africa. The country's winemakers have been on a steep learning curve ever since and today one of the country's most adept Chardonnay vintners, according to the panel of judges who chose the winning wine for the 2006 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year award, is Gottfried Mocke of Chamonix, Franschhoek. By Fiona McDonald.
Brandvlei Cellar
Here it is, the Best Value Cellar Overall in WINE magazine's annual Value Awards competition for wines under R50. Fiona McDonald reports on Brandvlei Cellar.
Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards
They're organic, they're audaciously expensive,and they've got the critics raving. Christian Eedes reports on the wines of Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards.
Morgenster
With Pierre Lurton of the great French château Cheval Blanc as consultant, Morgenster is making wines of finesse and texture. Christian Eedes reports.
JC le Roux
Méthode Cap Classique is South Africa's take on Champagne. The winner of the 2006 WINE magazine Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge is Desiderius Pongrácz 2001. Fiona McDonald reports.
Klein Constantia
The 18th century sweet wines of Constantia were world renowned. After acquiring Klein Constantia in 1980, the Joostes have toiled tirelessly to revive this style. Christian Eedes reports.Latest on wine
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