Low tolerance for high alcohol content

Findings in a study conducted by Wine Intelligence show, among other things, that wine drinkers prefer a lower alcohol content than what is currently available. The study was conducted amongst 1000 people from 4 continents - read the rest of the findings here.

David taking on Goliath

Michael Fridjhon argues that in wine, as in the worlds of art and sport, it isn’t possible to compare apples and pears.

The 'Big Bottle' Party brought to South Africa

Jorg Pfutzner and Fine Wine Events will celebrate large bottle formats in wines by the best South African winemakers and the top local master chefs in a three-day event from the 26th to the 28th August 2011 at the Cellars Hohenort Relais & Chateaux Hotel in Constantia.

Miguel Chan on MCC

Miguel Chan, Group Sommelier of Southern Sun Hotels, will be one of the judges in this year’s Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge. The competition aims to identify South Africa’s top Cap Classiques and is an annual highlight on the wine calendar. This year the results will be announced by Wine magazine on 18 August at Bosman’s, the Grand Roche.

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show: A decade on

The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. In this judge’s perspective, we ask, how far has the competition come?