Curating wine
Wine, many would say, has a natural affinity with art, and those with a love for either pursuits would do well to consider how the one can learn from the other.
Published on: 03 Sep 10
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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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Jefferson chocolate cake recipe
Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known as the third president of the USA, but he was also that country’s founding wine geek, so a cake in his honour is only fitting, writes Anna Trapido.
Private Preserve
A wine, once opened and
recorked, can remain in your
fridge for one, maybe two
days, but anything after
that would cause a wine to
rapidly expire and give way to oxidation
– a process which
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?
SA's most romantic restaurants
Forget the wilted roses and cheesy card. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and few are the women who won’t go weak at the knees for an intimate dinner. Leigh Robertson and Andrea
Bordeaux-style blends
Why the blend is beautiful.
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Misunderstood
Foreign perceptions of Pinotage are slowly changing, but we’ve still got a long way to go.
Published on: 20 Apr 10
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Soaring like an eagle, drinking like a goose
During a visit to the Garden Route last year to investigate emerging wineries, I was introduced to Ganzekraal, home of The Goose wines - a joint venture incorporating top-golfer Retief Goosen as namesake and partner.
Published on: 03 Mar 10
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No previous experience required
The South African hospitality industry displays a serious weakness when it comes to skilled wine service. Why? Jeanri-Tine van Zyl investigates.
Published on: 28 Jan 10
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Seeing is believing
How much do you need to know about an author before he can be trusted?
Published on: 28 Jul 09
Win A One-Night Stay For Two Sharing At Kurland Luxury Hotel
Enjoy a luxurious stay-over at Kurland Hotel, near the picturesque beach resorts of Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley, in the heart of the Garden Route in South Africa. For more. [click here]
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2010
Everything you need to know about this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show.
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Panel chairman's choice: September 2010
This month Christian Eedes looks at wines from Hermanuspietersfontein; Durbanville Hills; Capaia and Rupert & Rothschild. For more. [click here]
Gold
The tour bus parked around the
corner should’ve been a giveaway,
but between parking the car and
nattering to my mate, I didn’t notice. For more. [click here]
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.
