Archive for May, 2010
Robertson Wacky Wine Festival
This weekend marks the 7th Anniversary of the Robertson Wacky Wine Festival, South Africa’s largest annual wine festival. The festival extends over a weekend and offers a vast variety of attractions. With 50 local wineries showcasing their wines, the festival offers an effective way to experience the Robertson Wine Valley in a single weekend!
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Sweden Big on Bag-in-Box
Over the years South Africa as a supplier of wine to Sweden has grown tremendously, and in recent times has become Sweden’s leading supplier. You might be surprised to know that 60% of all wine sold in Sweden is sold in Bag-in-Box (BiB) and other non-bottle format containers. This is part of the [...]
South Africa Over-takes the French!
According to the latest sales figures, South African wine imports in the UK market have overtaken that of French wine imports. SA wine imports in the UK have seen a 20% increase compared to 2009 figures, resulting in a total import volume of 12.27 million cases. The French, however, have suffered a loss of 12%, [...]
Red Red Resveratrol
It’s well established by now that red wine consumed in moderation has certain health benefits, and if you’re not yet convinced then check out my earlier post entitled Wine: Healthy Habit or Deadly Dose?.
The powerful antioxidant Resveratrol contained in red wine has been linked to health benefits such as weight gain prevention, anti-aging and the [...]
Think Wine this Mothers Day
Chocolates? No thanks. Bath salts? Boring. It shouldn’t be overlooked that sometimes a thoughtful bottle of wine is everything a mother could wish for on Mothers Day.
So be original this Mothers Day, surprise her with a bottle of the good stuff. Simply visit the My Wine Cellar online wine store, select your wine and have [...]
