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When Groote Post in Darling took the trophy for best Merlot for its 2014 vintage at this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, it was...
The 2015 vintage of Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc from Bot River property seems particularly understated now but has the inherent structure and balance to reward...
From the collective behind Patatsfontein Chenin Blanc, grapes for this wine come from Stellenbosch, 100% whole bunch used in the fermentation. On the nose, it...
It was unfortunate that the hullabaloo surrounding the Secret Cellar No. 235 Chenin Blanc 2015 from Ultra Liquors at this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine...
Taking up the theme of lawyers in wine that I introduced last week (see here): I’ve been served lawsuits three times (none got to court)...
Jasper Wickens, who is part of the team at Swartland cellar AA Badenhorst Family Wines, makes his own wines under the Swerwer label and these...
What’s striking about the Shiraz 2013 from Alto in Stellenbosch is just how South African it is; not Rhône or Swartland aping Rhône but South...
The super-exciting operation that is Alheit Vineyards is soon to release its wines from the 2015 vintage, tasting notes and scores as follows: Cartology 2015...
In a short space of time, Cinsault has become trendy but it has to be said we’re still some way off having a sense of...
My previous post touched on how gullible the wine industry (and wine consumer) can be when it comes to gimmicks, tricks and ploys dressed up...
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