Archive for October, 2009
Bordeaux Blends… From South Africa!?
How is it possible that South Africa can produce ‘Bordeaux blends’? For one thing, Bordeaux lies 8972 km north of the Cape Winelands! The reason, of course, is that red blends from Bordeaux are so stylistically distinctive that they have become the benchmark of red blends the world over.
I find this broad method [...]
The Wine Rating Debate
Any form of rating system is bound to be flawed… at least that’s what I believe. And when it comes to a subject as complex as wine, rating systems just won’t do. The problem is, the consumer market demands a system in which wine can be easily compared, and I can certainly understand the reasoning [...]
Gloves Off at Shiraz Challenge Tasting 2009!
It was gloves off at the Shiraz Challenge Tasting 2009, as Carrie Adams, James Pietersen and Christian Eedes were locked in debate over the decision of this year’s winner.
The WINE Magazine Shiraz Challenge is an annual event were South African wines of the Shiraz variety are judged by a panel of experts, and subsequently [...]
Rockin’ the Daisies 2009
South Africa’s fastest growing eco-friendly music and lifestyle festival is upon us! Besides the best of SA music, this year’s festival includes comedians, art, food and green initiatives.
Tickets must be bought before the festival and are available at Levi stores, Hemporium in Wynberg, Rafiki’s restaurant in Cape Town or online at www.rockingthedaisies.com.
Starts: 9th October 2009
Ends: [...]
