Sauvignon
Blanc is currently regarded as the “in” wine
having taken over from Chardonnay.
It is a temperamental grape to
grow and therefore factors such
as Canopy management (of the vines)
and terroir (soil, aspect and rainfall)
are vital in determining a good
harvest. It is therefore understandable
why winemakers believe that wine
is made in the vineyard! Sauvignon
Blanc is a wine that may be interpreted
in different ways; herbaceous and
grassy OR fruity and tropical. The
end result is a combination of vineyard
and cellar collaboration! Harvest
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At
times I feel as though I am repeating
myself, especially when it comes to this
beautiful country of ours! Since mid-January
I have managed to clock up a distance
of over 8000km’s travelling through
seven of our nine provinces.
What a pleasure it was to experience great wines and excellent food in
different corners of our rainbow nation. I could spend a fortnight describing
my experiences, but instead let me treat you to some of the food & wine
combinations encountered on my travels....Read
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