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At the recent Celebration of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay hosted by Hemel-en-Aarde Wines, one of the masterclasses involved a flight entitled “Golden Years: Chardonnay Through...
One of the remarkable things about wine is the association that even normal people have with the fact that here we have a liquid that...
I was strolling past the supermarket wine shelves, idly wondering if I should try to find some more bargains that would be acceptable to demanding,...
Though it’s been open since 1987, I only recently (very much) enjoyed my first lunch at Decameron in Stellenbosch. Named for a 14th-century collection of...
Asking me what my favourite wines are is like asking Neal Martin what his favourite album is to listen to while drinking Chateau Lafite Rothschild...
Here are two scenes I witnessed recently. One was a conversation my wife and I had with a sommelier. He brought the bottle we ordered...
As Dry January comes to an end (without my participation) the alcohol industries, including wine, are still beset with health alarmism – and nervous of...
Transformation is a much used and much abused word in South Africa. The moment it enters a discussion it acquires a peculiar invulnerability. Simply to...
“What four reds,” asked my brother James, “did you encounter last year which are drinking well now and might be better in five years or...
There’s a well-worn but good joke that’s relevant to my theme – but a joke is anyway surely nice to have early in the year....
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