I was recently asked by an international visitor the standard question we all get at some or other stage: “which is your favourite wine?”. Dare I say that I am known to blush quite easily as I struggle to answer this seemingly innocent question. Blushing has been part of my […]
My six weeks spent in the UK recently afforded me the opportunity to taste a wide range of wines, spanning various continents and price points. There is no doubt that the UK offers the consumer hedonistic pleasure with wines for various palates and wallets. Wines tasted include: Royal Tokaji Essencia 2000, […]
With temperatures averaging 35 – 42 deg C in the Okavango Delta, one is inclined to think that beer and G&T’s are the only way to refresh the palate. Mistake! The 2008 Simonsig Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a gem of a wine to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with a meal. The 70/30 […]
A recent road trip included a visit to De Krans winery in Calitzdorp and a tasting with the modest Boets Nel. De Krans is recognised as one of the leading port producers in South Africa, having produced three consecutive 5-star ports in the Platter Wine Guide, for their 2003, 2004 […]
Marlene Truter Communications 26 August 2008A Merlot produced by Boland Cellar in Paarl is the best young wine among South Africa’s 2008 crop. The coveted Gen Smuts Trophy was handed to the cellar during a luncheon at Oude Libertas in Stellenbosch today (Thursday 21 August). A total of 2,036 young […]
A little while ago we were lucky enough to sample all the award winners from this years Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. After being impressed by traditional stalwarts like Zonnebloem and Nederburg, it was a wine from a small, boutique producer that stole the limelight. After taking one sip of […]
The results of the 2008 Old Mututal Trophy Wine Show are listed below. Fairbairn Capital Trophy for Most Successful Producer Nederburg Wines Old Mutual Trophy for Best Red Wine Overall Eagles’ Nest Shiraz 2006 Old Mutual Trophy for Best White Wine Overall Zonnebloem Limited Edition Semillon 2007 Old Mutual Trophy […]
The early morning and late night chills are fair warning that we are heading away from summer, yet there is still much to enjoy in terms of food and wine in the Cape. The Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia is just one venue that continues to please with a menu offering […]
This is the first Oregon Pinot Noir I have tasted and the reason is two-fold; firstly we do not see much USA wine in SA wines shops, and secondly Pinot Noir from Oregon enjoys such success within the state of Washington, that it sells out fast. Thus, I was over-joyed receiving […]
