Archive for June, 2010

Braai Time with WOSA

The European summer is here, and what better way to celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa by having a truly South African braai accompanied by South African wines.
It was a pleasure to attend the Wines of South Africa (WOSA) event, held at Cliff Barnes restaurant in central Stockholm. The braai was [...]


Wine Scores at 2010 FIFA World Cup

It’s 10 days after the official opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and the tournament is well on its way in South Africa. About 3 million match tickets have been sold, and an estimated 200 000 international visitors are expected to attend the month-long event.
If every visitor were to buy just one [...]


My Wine Cellar… Now Open!

To all subscribers of My Wine Cellar, here’s a short message to say that my wine cellar is now officially open. Within the cool basement of a pristine beach house, in the nearby vicinity of the Swartland wine district, lies my wine cellar. For more information on how to visit ‘the White House’ and fulfill [...]


Guess the Wine Farm – No. 5

Finally, it’s what you’ve all been waiting for, the next edition of Guess the Wine Farm! This Stellenbosch wine estate dates back to 1705, where grapes were first produced by Dutch settlers. Oh, and they produce one of my favorite Gewürztraminer’s.
So, can you guess the wine farm pictured below?
Cheers!
Brandon Marc