You Say Syrah, I Say Shiraz
There’s something that often confuses the newcomer to the wine fraternity, and I’d like to take this opportunity to enlighten you. On many occasions I’ve heard people make the mistake of confusing Shiraz, Syrah, Petite Sirah and even Shirazi with each other.
First, let’s confirm that Syrah is a grape variety originating from the northern Rhône [...]
Affordable Travel for the South African
With the weak Rand, high interest rates and an economy-crippling financial crisis, the idea of international travel for the average South African might seem a bit improbable. This is especially true for the wine enthusiast who wants to explore the world’s winelands outside of SA borders, as destinations such as France, California and Australia are [...]
The Origin of Wine
Ever wondered where wine comes from? Grapes of course J But seriously, where did wine first ‘begin’? Well, let me first say that it wasn’t in France… in fact neither was it anywhere in Europe!
‘I guess you could say wine production has come a long way since 6000BC.’
Archaeological evidence has suggested that wine, made by [...]
