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13 May 2013
Stunning Rose wine in the Provence style
This really is one of the best rose wines we have tried in a long time
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Stunning Rose wine in the Provence style
Posted by Gregg 00:00:00
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05 May 2013
The Baby de Compostella - a seriously delicious wine from South Africa
Bruwer Raats is one of the characters of the Cape winelands. He is serious, make that very serious, about Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
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The Baby de Compostella - a seriously delicious wine from South Africa
Posted by Oliver 00:00:00
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11 Mar 2013
Almost a baby Rombauer Chard...
A chardonnay with richness and weight, but with nice acidity and freshness from a 25 year old single vineyard...
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Almost a baby Rombauer Chard...
Posted by Gregg 00:00:00
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07 Feb 2013
In recognition of the Swartland Revolution and the wines of Chris Mullineux
A decade ago very few wine lovers would be familiar with the region of the Swartland, just north of Cape Town. Fortunately all that is changing...
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In recognition of the Swartland Revolution and the wines of Chris Mullineux
Posted by Oliver 00:00:00
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05 Feb 2013
92 point WA shiraz from Ernst Gouws & Co
At the very end of last year the Wine Advocate did a review on the wines of South Africa.
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92 point WA shiraz from Ernst Gouws & Co
Posted by Libby 00:00:00
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04 Sep 2012
Absolutely delicious dessert wine from South Africa
South Africa has a long history with dessert wines, starting of course with the Constantia, produced in the 18th and 19th centuries, and its modern version, the Vin de Constance from Klein Constantia. More recently, we have seen excellent dessert wines come from newer producers like Mullineux and de Trafford. One producer that predates the modern era of South African wine is Fleur du Cap.
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Absolutely delicious dessert wine from South Africa
Posted by Gregg 00:00:00
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27 Jun 2012
Exceptional Bordeaux blend from South Africa
Few wine lovers have ever heard of De Toren, even those who follow South African wines.
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Exceptional Bordeaux blend from South Africa
Posted by Oliver 00:00:00
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02 May 2012
Kanonkop strikes again
For those who follow South African wines, Kanonkop is well understood to be one of that country’s most prestigious wineries...
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Kanonkop strikes again
Posted by Oliver 13:23:47
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06 Apr 2012
Great wines from Boekenhoutskloof
On my recent trip to the Cape I was lucky to visit a number of top Cape producers, including the 2012 Winery of the Year in Platter’s Wine Guide, Boekenhoutskloof.
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Great wines from Boekenhoutskloof
Posted by Oliver 13:47:00
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01 Apr 2012
Adventures in the Agter-Paarl
Another early morning jog on the trails above Coetzenberg which provide great views of the town of Stellenbosch and the Simonsberg which stands guard above wineries like Kanonkop and Thelema. Way off in the distance Table Mountain was visible.
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Adventures in the Agter-Paarl
Posted by Oliver 12:45:00
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30 Mar 2012
SA Trip highlights part II: Hemel-en-Aarde Valley wine tastings
The first day of wine tasting on my trip, the day took us to a couple of top producers in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley of Hermanus.
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SA Trip highlights part II: Hemel-en-Aarde Valley wine tastings
Posted by Oliver 01:34:00
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28 Mar 2012
South Africa Trip Highlights Part I
I was extremely lucky to be able to visit South Africa recently. It was a quickie trip but a lot of good stuff happened along the way.
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South Africa Trip Highlights Part I
Posted by Oliver 00:00:00
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14 Mar 2012
The best white wine we have at the price, plus what to do while in SA
Funny things can happen when you combine the stunning scenery of the Cape, something called the Oyster Festival, and the best white wine we have at its price...
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The best white wine we have at the price, plus what to do while in SA
Posted by Oliver 00:00:00
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17 Feb 2012
Graham Beck Brut Zero 2005
Another stylin' Champagne impersonator from Graham Beck. Sadly the man Graham Beck passed away recently, but the winery keeps turning out the goods.
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Graham Beck Brut Zero 2005
Posted by Oliver 00:00:00
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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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Simonsig Cabernet Shiraz 2010
Posted by Oliver 00:00:00
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05 Oct 2011
Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2008
A Zen garden, an art gallery, and a 92 point score...
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Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2008
Posted by Libby 00:00:00
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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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Great option for white Burgundy lover
Posted by Oliver 12:08:00
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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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Meerlust Rubicon 2006
Posted by Gregg 00:00:00
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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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Shannon Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Posted by John 00:00:00
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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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The road less travelled
Posted by John 00:00:00
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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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The show must go on
Posted by Oliver 10:02:00
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