Archive for September, 2010
South African Sauvignon Blanc: Blind Tasting
It’s been a while since I’ve checked in with my pal, Gary Vaynerchuck. On this recent episode of Wine Library TV, Gary blind tastes 3 Sauvignon Blanc’s from South Africa. Watch as he almost heaves in disgust over the Constantia Glen 2007, rated with 91 points on Wine Spectator, losing to Fair Valley and Mulderbosch. [...]
Rockin’ the Daisies 2010
Rocking the Daisies (RTD) music and lifestyle festival is celebrating its 5th year. Last year was the most successful RTD festival so far, and this year promises to be no different. Hosted by Cloof Wine Estate, RTD is a festival with a difference.
For more information and ticket availability see www.rockingthedaisies.com.
Starts: 8th October 2010
Ends: 10th [...]
Full Bloom on South Africa’s West Coast
The world-famous September flower season is upon us. It’s Spring time in South Africa and during the month of September the West Coast transforms into a magical display of over 1200 flower species in full bloom.
Why not experience it for yourself in the heart of the wild flower district itself, by paying a [...]
My Wine Word of the Week: Redox
Redox – A term describing the reductive-oxidative manner in which wine ages. As one element gains oxygen and becomes oxidized, another element loses oxygen becoming reduced. Early in the lifetime of a wine, it exhibits oxidative aromas and characters due to the recent influence and exposure of oxygen during barrel aging and/or the bottling process. [...]
