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I’m Coming Home!
That’s right, I’m coming home. Well, only for a while… but 3 weeks is enough to quench my thirst for South African wine. Or is it? While in South Africa I’ll be staying part of the time at the White House, a peaceful refuge on the West Coast only one hour’s drive north of Cape [...]
Bringing Wine to the People
At the end of May Nederberg, as lead sponsor, will host the debut Gugulethu Wine Festival presented by Nederberg winemaker Tariro Masayiti.
The two-day festival will take place on the roof of the Gugulethu Square Mall and will headline with the highly entertaining Nederberg Food & Wine Theatre experience.
Date: May 27th – May 28th
Venue: Gugulethu Square [...]
Plan Your Winter Getaway Today!
If you’re looking for that ideal winter getaway, then look no further. The White House is making it all possible by offering substantially reduced rates from 1st June to 31st August 2011. After a day trip in the Swartland wine route, snuggle up in front of the fireplace or watch the whales from your chair [...]
Tapas & Vine at Durbanville Wines
On Friday March 11th, the Durbanville Eatery will offer visitors a taste of Spain, with a selection of tapas accompanied by award-winning Durbanville Hills wine. A fine way to spend your Friday evening!
Date: Friday March 11th
Time: 17h00 – 19h00
Cost: 95 ZAR per person (Includes tapas platter and your choice of three of Durbanville Hills’ best)
Make [...]
Stockholm Wine Tasting
On Friday 28th January 2011, in collaboration with the South African Society in Sweden, Just Africa and Roland Lundall of the South African Wine Report, an intimate wine tasting was held in Stockhom. Roland lead us through 4 South African wines: Foot of Africa Chenin Blanc 2010, Waterford Estate Chardonnay 2008, Anura Pinotage/Syrah 2009 and [...]
Seasons Greetings and Goodbye… for now.
Wishing the My Wine Cellar family a wine-filled festive season, and all the best into the New Year!
I will be taking a short sabbatical, and hope to be back online by the middle of next year. However, My Wine Cellar will still be active behind the scenes so don’t hesitate to drop me a line [...]
Pinotage Here to Stay
The Pinotage variety has always been somewhat controversial. Some love it, and some hate it. In this episode of Wine Library TV, Gary Vaynerchuck is pleasantly surprised at the potential shown by three South African Pinotage producers.
Cheers!
Brandon Marc
Pondering Plastic
One of the relatively new innovations being introduced into the wine industry is the use of PET (polyethylene teraphthalate) wine bottles, instead of the traditional glass. The motivation for such an innovation has mainly arisen from environmental considerations. The use of PET has various environmentally important advantages:
Weight. A standard 750ml glass bottle weighs about 400 [...]
My Wine Cellar Celebrates 150 Posts!
Last week Monday saw the 150th article posted on My Wine Cellar, since its inception over 2 years ago. Thank you to all the keen subscribers of My Wine Cellar, and if you have not yet subscribed remember to do so by entering your email address in the space provided at the top right of [...]
Guess the Wine Farm – No.6
It’s been quite a while since I’ve shared with you yet another ‘Guess the Wine Farm‘ challenge, so without further hesitation I present to you what I would consider a ‘new age’ wine farm situated in the hills of Stellenbosch. Their restaurant is not only known for its fine food, but also for it’s spectacular [...]
