Archive for April, 2010
The Lighter Side of Wine
Ignoring the fact that this video is intended to market STA Travel, I found it quite refreshing. This short video clip shows the often more realistic lighter side of wine tasting in South Africa, that is often forgotten. Remember, wine should not only be drank, it should be enjoyed
Cheers!
Steenberg: A Taste of Terroir
It was the day before I had to fly back to Sweden, but there was time for one last wine tasting… there’s always time
Since the release of Steenberg’s Magna Carta it has created much hype and media attention, mainly due to its relatively high price point of 364 ZAR per bottle. In South [...]
My Wine Cellar Poll Results!
Results from a My Wine Cellar poll from October 2009 suggest that the 5 star rating system is most preferred by the general public… at least according to readers of My Wine Cellar
To see detailed results just follow the link below:
www.brandonmarc.com/the-wine-rating-debate
Thank you for your participation, and remember to look out for the next [...]
The Price of Wine
Have you ever wondered when you buy a bottle of wine for say 100 ZAR, as opposed to a bottle of wine for 50 ZAR, exactly why the one is 100% more expensive than the other? They’re both bottles containing 750ml’s of what is essentially fermented grape juice, so how can prices differ so much?
It’s [...]
