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Wine Course for Beginners
The Cape Wine Academy presents an introductory course into the wines of South Africa. This course will afford participants with an advanced appreciation and broader understanding of South African Wines.
Date: 17th March 2010 – 15th April 2010
Time: 18h30 – 20h30
Location: Michelangelo Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg
Cost: 995 ZAR
For more information, contact Aidan/Busi on +27 (0) [...]
Harvest Time!
It’s that time of year in the Cape Winelands when ripened grapes are harvested, the beginning of wine making process. In this video clip below, Chris Bryant of Fairview Wine Estate introduces us to one of their premier Viognier blocks currently being harvested.
Cheers!
Brandon Marc
Size Does Matter
You might already be familiar with the names given to different bottle sizes such as the 1,5 litre Magnum or the 3 litre Jeroboam perhaps… but did you know that there are officially 24 different bottle sizes?!
Mostly named after Biblical Kings, check out the list bellow of all 24 bottle sizes and their respective names:
Name [...]
Valentine Wine
Sure, Valentines Day has come and gone. For some February 14th is a romantic day spent with someone special, for others just another day in the calendar. Either way there’s money to be made.
‘From Valentine’s getaways to Valentine wines, it’s all made possible and comes with heart-shaped chocolates and a big red bow.’
It’s not [...]
One Day in Darling
It was 40°C in the shade that day as we drove away from South Africa’s west coast, inland deep into the Swartland wine district. Besides my obvious thirst, I was eager with anticipation for a wine tasting that would no doubt ensue.
Our destination was Cloof, a wine estate offering not only decent wines, but good [...]
How Do YOU Rate Wine?
Here’s a quick reminder to take part in the My Wine Cellar poll, investigating public perception of common wine rating systems used in categorising wine.
To have your say, and cast your own vote click the link below:
http://www.brandonmarc.com/the-wine-rating-debate
Cheers!
Brandon Marc
Pendock for the People
In preparation of the 2010 edition of ‘The Peoples Guide’, Neil Pendock and colleagues taste over 600 red wines for possible inclusion in the anticipated guide. See the video below, and listen as Neil describes the motivation behind the unique wine guide…
Cheers!
Brandon Marc
That Date…
Ok, so the candles are lit and the subtle smell of sandalwood incense drifts throughout the room. In the background plays your sensual mood music of choice… you know, that album. Some say Kenny G… I say definitely not Kenny G. I digress. The stage is set for what is to be the defining date [...]
My Wine Cellar Comic Relief
As we launch ourselves into 2010, I thought what better way then to kick-off with some light-hearted comic relief. Watch below as Jamie Kennedy holds a wine tasting with a difference…
Cheers!
Brandon Marc
Time to Pop that Bubbly!
From myself, Brandon Marc, and the rest of the team at My Wine Cellar we wish you a happy New Year, and I look forward to seeing you again in My Wine Cellar next year! Take it easy on the bubbly, and stay safe over the festive season!
Cheers!
Brandon Marc
