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Sasha van Zyl

Sasha van Zyl

I love wine - simple as that! I must be one of the luckiest people on earth as my job (web editor of this website) allows me to submerge myself in the world of South African wine each and every day. I hope you enjoy discovering our country's best wines and wineland experiences with me.

10 soul-warming Bordeaux blends to enjoy this winter

If you’re reading this blog two things are certain: one, you’re a lover of wine and, and two, you’re looking for some great red wine..

June 5, 2013
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Why winemaker of Dom Pérignon Champagne loves South Africa

Dom Pérignon's winemaker, Richard Geoffroy, recently visited South Africa for the first time, and loved it! We caught up with him to talk..

May 30, 2013
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Foodie finds for that perfect pairing at the Good Food & Wine Show

If you're a wine lover, wine pairings are pretty much standard practice. A wine drinking experience can be drastically enhanced when paired..

May 24, 2013
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Top wine gadgets at the Good Food & Wine Show

Diamonds? Well yes, they're always great. But gadgets are a guy and gals' best friend! We found a few we loved at the Good Food & Wine Show..

May 24, 2013
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Top 10 wines at Taste of Cape Town

A tastebud wonderland. That’s how I’d describe Taste of Cape Town, one of the Cape’s biggest gourmand food extravaganzas.This list..

April 17, 2013
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Grape Expectations: the story of a South African Irish family making organic wine in France

The inspiring true story of a South African Irish family that moves to France to pursue their dream of making wine.

February 18, 2013
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Latest wine from Stellenzicht made for the techno-savvy

Don't miss the official online launch of Stellenzicht's RED ESCape, great prizes up for grabs.

February 11, 2013
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KWV Sensorium first to pair art and wine

The KWV Sensorium in Paarl is essentially a ‘gallery space’ where visitors can indulge in a wine and art pairing, an activity new to..

February 4, 2013
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Romantic getaways in the winelands: Franschhoek

Celebrate the month of love with a visit to the picture perfect and romantic Franschhoek Wine Valley. Be it a weekend away, an overnight..

February 4, 2013
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Bartinney goes back to basics

An old family farm located below the brow of Stellenbosch’s Helshoogte Pass, Bartinney was previously ‘a run-down, neglected,..

February 1, 2013
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Let’s explore the world of South African wine together. We will keep you informed and up to date with the latest news and events happening in the South African wine industry. We will entertain you through blogs and opinion pieces, advise you about the latest and greatest wines, inform you about the places you can’t afford to miss visiting and the restaurants and recipes you have to try. We bring to life the connection between what’s in the glass, what’s on the plate and the magic that happens in the winelands.
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