South African Wines blog articles

01 Nov 2011

Simonsig Cabernet Shiraz 2010

With a long history as a pioneer, and the production of some excellent wines, Simonsig wine farm in Stellenbosch has quite a story to tell...

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Posted by Oliver 00:00:00

05 Oct 2011

Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2008

A Zen garden, an art gallery, and a 92 point score...

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Posted by Libby 00:00:00

07 Sep 2011

Great option for white Burgundy lover

The Chardonnay from Hamilton Russell can be looked at as a fine white Burgundy knockoff without the price tag.

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Posted by Oliver 12:08:00

27 Aug 2010

Meerlust Rubicon 2006

Meerlust is one of the most historic wine estates in the Cape. The estate was founded in 1693, which makes it over 300 years old. The modern era of wine making at the estate began in the early 1980’s with the first vintage of Meerlust Rubicon being produced in 1984.

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Posted by Gregg 00:00:00

26 Aug 2010

Shannon Sauvignon Blanc 2009

This wine came as a big surprise to us. Could this be the best Sauvignon Blanc from the Southern Hemisphere…?

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Posted by John 00:00:00

15 Aug 2010

The road less travelled

A long journey by car, a kid that needs the rest room, and a glass of minerally chardonnay...

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Posted by John 00:00:00

01 Aug 2010

The show must go on

The end of an era? Long time South African wine pioneer passes away but it is business as usual at his properties.

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Posted by Oliver 10:02:00

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