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A list of suggested wedding wines

If you can really splurge, why not go all out and serve the real deal? Champagnes can be sourced from various retailers in the country for under R450. And even if you do not want to share with the guests, Champagne is a must-have for the wedding night!
Published on: 16 Apr 09
 
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Buying guide: Bordeaux-style red blends

South Africa makes some fine Bordeaux-style red blends, but what of those compiled according to a different template? Christian Eedes reports.
Published on: 17 Jul 08
 
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Buying guide: Non-Bordeaux style red blends

The rule of thumb with blending is that the whole should be greater than the sum of its parts, with the non-Bordeaux styles making allowances for blends containing Pinotage, Shiraz and other "non-traditional" grapes. Fiona McDonald reports on WINE's most recent tasting.
Published on: 06 Mar 06
 
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Buying guide: White blends

Ask any wine pundit what the Next Great Wine Fashion might be, and you could well get the answer "white blends, of course".
Published on: 21 Jul 05
 
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Buying guide: Non-Bordeaux style red blends

Non-Bordeaux Red Blends
Published on: 11 May 04
 
 

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