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Boplaas
There's a rusty red hue to the Calitzdorp countryside. Aloes and succulents abound, along with scrubby fynbos. In this arid Klein Karoo one would hardly expect to find a vinous bounty - but that's exactly what Boplaas offers. Fiona McDonald reports.
Blue Creek, Stellenbosch
Piet Smal knows a thing or two about roots and mouthfeel - he's a dentist, after all. But was it a case of too much laughing gas when he decided to start Blue Creek Wines 10 years ago? Joanne Simon goes for anything but a routine appointment.
Remhoogte
The world's most influential winemaker, Michel Rolland, has a stake in Stellenbosch property Remhoogte. Christian Eedes spoke to him and partner Murray Boustred.
Tulbagh
In 1969 an earthquake devastated the historic Boland town of Tulbagh. Nowadays the seismic activity is provided by the number of new cellars driving the town's wine renaissance. Fiona McDonald and Joanne Simon report.
WINE magazine TOPS at SPAR Shiraz Challenge 2006
Saxenburg Private Collection Shiraz 2003 is the winner of the third annual WINE magazine TOPS at SPAR Shiraz Challenge. Fiona McDonald reports.
Freestyle RSA
Beyerskloof Synergy Reserve and Mas Nicolas are two local wines that aren't made according to any conventional template. Christian Eedes found out more about them.La Chataigne
Chestnuts have featured large in the Parkfelt family's lives.Overgaauw
They may not make the headlines as often as glitzier newcomers to the SA wine scene, and they certainly aren't going to uproot their Merlot for more "in-vogue" varieties like Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. But that's precisely why the Van Veldens of Overgaauw are here to stay. Joanne Simon revisits South Africa's original Merlot producer.
Du Toitskloof 2004
The WINE magazine TOPS at SPAR Value for Money Pinotage Award is now in its third year. Christian Eedes reports.Latest on wine
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