Archive for April, 2009
The Champagne that did it…
It was one of those moments when it all just made sense, and I finally understood Champagne… or at least Cap du Classique
‘Perhaps the only thing I’ve ever acquired from Champagne is a hangover.’
I’ve never been a big Champagne drinker, a glass here and there at a cocktail party perhaps, but nothing more. [...]
Hermanuspietersfontein Food and Wine Market
This coming weekend brings us a traditional South African food and Wine market to take place in the quaint town of Hermanus. The Hermanuspietersfontein Food and Wine Market is more of an open-air deli, where food and wine are combined to sumptuous effect.
Date: Saturday 25th April 2009
Time: 09h00 – 13h00
Location: Hermanuspietersfontein Wynkelder, Hemel-en-Aarde Village, Hermanus
Cost: [...]
An Italian Twist
I like to think of My Wine Cellar as a journey. A journey with wine enthusiasts, together discovering what the world of wine has to offer. Even though My Wine Cellar focuses on the South African wine industry, from time to time one must digress in order to gain valuable perspective.
Today we take an Italian [...]
SA Wine: New World or Old World?
Traditionally, South Africa as a wine producing region is classified as a New World wine producer, as opposed to an Old World producer.
New World producers include, among others, countries such as Australia, Chile, Argentina and the US. Wines produced in New World regions are often characterized as being fruity, full-bodied with slightly higher alcohol content [...]
US Wine Market Presents Ripe Pickings!
To anyone involved in South Africa’s wine industry, it’s no mystery that the US presents a large untapped market of wine consumers. In these times of financial uncertainty, market share has become increasingly important. Everyone wants a piece of the proverbial pie… well, what’s left of it!
This is precisely why the US holds immense potential [...]
Box Wine Gets BIG in Sweden!
After many trips to the Swedish alcohol monopoly, Systembolaget, one tends to develop a routine. First I toss a few beers into my basket, then a trip to the ‘special orders’ counter where one can order wine that is not normally available in the catalogue. After which I spend most of my time wandering in [...]
