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No ABC syndrome for Shiraz
As a wine lover you’re no doubt enthusiastic about Shiraz, but as it draws further attention, what does the future actually hold for this variety; locally and as a global player?
The Nederburg Auction: no frills but still as decadent
Nederburg Auction ended on a high note this year, banking a total of R5, 683, 810.
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No ABC syndrome for Shiraz
As a wine lover you’re no doubt enthusiastic about Shiraz, but as it draws further attention, what does the future actually hold for this variety; locally and as a global player?
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Agter-Paarl
What to do and where to go if you have a day - or even just a few hours - in the winelands. By Fiona McDonald...............................................................................................................
Marc Kent - Diners Club Winemaker of the Year 2007
The 2007 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year is one of the country's most passionate - and consistent - Shiraz aficionados: Marc Kent, for the Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2005...............................................................................................................
Ruth Penfold - Young Winemaker of the Year 2007
Semillon is her favourite white grape... Steenberg's Ruth Penfold is the 2007 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year...............................................................................................................
Orange River, Northern Cape
An aorta to the arid northern hinterland, South Africa's largest river sustains five wineries known collectively as Orange River Cellars. Rob Morris reports from Upington...............................................................................................................
Swartland wineries produce must-try wines
Only two of the five wineries featured are open to the public and operate fully fledged tasting rooms - Lammershoek and Swartland Winery. In order to taste the produce of the others, you need to phone for an appointment - but, trust me, it's worth the effort...............................................................................................................
Annandale's Hempies du Toit
Hempies du Toit was no push-over in his rugby-playing days, and neither are the wines that he makes at his Stellenbosch farm called Annandale. Christian Eedes interviewed him...............................................................................................................
Celebrating with bubbly: Franschhoek fizz, Franschhoek
Franschhoek bills itself as the gourmet capital of the Western Cape for good reason - there's a restaurant, café or bistro every few metres in the town's main street...............................................................................................................
Welbedacht's 'Groot' Schalk Burger
Wellington vintner Schalk Willem Petrus Burger Snr is larger than life, a giant in form and spirit. As patriarch of SA rugby's first-family, former Bok lock Groot Schalk contradicts the notion that forwards are all brawn and nothing else. WINE's Rob Morris reports from the Karoo...............................................................................................................
Vriesenhof's Jan 'Boland' Coetzee
This month sees the rugby playing nations of the world gather in France to fight it out for the William Webb Ellis Trophy and bragging rights as World Champions. The link to wine? There will be three former Springboks sitting in the packed stands, who usually spend their days among the vines and in their cellars, making wine. Fiona McDonald interviewed Jan 'Boland' Coetzee of Vriesenhof...............................................................................................................
WINE magazine TOPS at SPAR Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 for 2007
Sauvignon Blanc is a crowd pleaser. It's tangy, crisp, refreshing, zesty, grassy, peppery - all flavours that consumers enjoy. WINE magazine, in conjunction with TOPS at SPAR, is recognising the consistent excellence of Sauvignon Blanc by means of an annual Top 10 classification. Fiona McDonald profiles the inaugural roll of honour...............................................................................................................
Graham Beck - Winner of Cap Classique Challenge 2007
Graham Beck cellarmaster Pieter Ferreira has finally won the WINE magazine Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge with a wine 12 years on from vintage. Christian Eedes reports...............................................................................................................
Michael Fridjhon WINE Experience 2004 (Billecart-Salmon)
A highlight of South Africa's WINE Experience this year will be the tasting of all the Billecart-Salmon Champagnes. Michael Fridjhon, who co-hosts this prestigious annual event with WINE magazine, explains what defines Billecart-Salmon...............................................................................................................
Slanghoek Valley
What to do and where to go if you have a day - or even just a few hours - in the winelands. By Sara de Villiers...............................................................................................................
Rupert & Rothschild
Few names evoke wealth and sophistication more than either 'Rupert' or 'Rothschild'...............................................................................................................
De Trafford Wines
Straw wine truly is a labour of love, requiring careful handling of freshly picked fruit, the patience of Job, fortuitous weather conditions and careful winemaking. David Trafford began making it as an experiment - and it's succeeded beyond expectations. Fiona McDonald reports...............................................................................................................
Cape Point Vineyards
Cape Point Vineyards was the most successful producer at the 2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, having been runner-up in 2006. Christian Eedes interviewed winemaker Duncan Savage...............................................................................................................
Bon Courage, Robertson
Bon Courage's 2005 Inkará Shiraz is the winner of the 2007 Pick n Pay WINE magazine Shiraz Challenge...............................................................................................................
Tassenberg: known by all, praised by few
Tassies. It's never going to be sniffed, sipped and spat or provoke flowery descriptors - that's because it's for drinking, it's lekker - and it's still the biggest selling red wine in South Africa. Neil Pendock tells the tale...............................................................................................................
The rewarding wine road in Stellenbosch
There's a stretch of road no more than a few kilometres long that is possibly one of the most rewarding in Stellenbosch - especially for red wine lovers.
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Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2010
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Panel chairman's choice: September 2010
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As a wine lover you’re no doubt enthusiastic about Shiraz, but as it draws further attention, what does the future actually hold for this variety; locally and as a global player?
Nederburg Auction ended on a high note this year, banking a total of R5, 683, 810.
