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Elim Wine Region
Posted on November 2012 | No CommentsAt the very tip of the African continent lies a wine region that has emerged from an area previously dominated by apple orchards and which is producing stellar Pinot Noir,... -
The Robertson Wine Route
Posted on November 2012 | No CommentsRobertson nestles in the Breede River Valley and is more of a destination wine region as opposed to an easy day trip out of Cape Town, but the rewards are... -
The Wellington Wine Walk
Posted on November 2012 | No CommentsWine regions can be visited in a variety of ways, the somewhat antiseptic private car and driver, the more ambitious cycling (seemed like a good idea at the time!) or... -
Wine & Conservation
Posted on November 2012 | No CommentsEvery now and then you have an experience which changes the way you view a particular slice of life, where the reality of the situation so remarkably exceeds expectation. This... -
Art & Grapes
Posted on November 2012 | No CommentsOne gets the sense that Donald Hess does not do anything by half measures. He has added an extra arrow to the South African wine tourism’s quiver by endowing the... -
Mr Pinotage
Posted on November 2012 | No CommentsBeyers Truter has been the latter day champion of Pinotage in South Africa and is slowly transitioning that title to his son and new winemaker, Anri. Beyerskloof Winery www.beyerskloof.co.za produces... -
7 Perfect Days in South Africa: An awakening of the senses
Posted on May 2012 | No CommentsIs it possible to experience the wonders of South Africa in just 7 days? The good news is my husband and I just did, 2 days in Cape Town, 2... -
An Iconic Private Tasting of 50+ Year Old First Growth Bordeaux
Posted on October 2011 | No CommentsIn the strict interests of research, broadening my horizons and enhancing credibility as having some wine knowledge (!!) I “reluctantly” accepted the invitation to arguably the most legendary private wine... -
Wine Spectators NY Wine Experience – The Critics’ Choice Grand Tasting
Posted on October 2011 | No CommentsAlways a pleasure to attend this event – in as much to taste wine as to reinvigorate our relationships with winemakers and vineyard owners.Some of this year’s standouts include Dana...