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 [...]
Food and Wine Pairing: A Personal Taste
Having flown in from Sweden the day before Christmas, I might be excused for my lack of preparation with regards to wine selection for Christmas dinner. It was a very ‘traditional’ Christmas dinner this year. Honey glazed gammon and smoked turkey was accompanied by baked potatoes and mixed vegetables. Mmmmm…
So the question was: Which wine [...]
Understanding Bordeaux
I will be the first to admit that the first time I heard a reference to Bordeaux, I didn’t know if it was a wine varietal, region, style or just a geographical location. Since then it has become much clearer, but I’m willing to bet that there are many of you out there who are [...]
Wine Varieties: What’s the Difference?
Cabernet, Chardonnay… what’s the difference? Here’s something for all you budding wine novice’s out there. One of the first things anyone needs to understand before delving into the world of wine is how to distinguish between different wine varieties. There are 12 so-called ‘noble’ varieties all originating from Vitis vinifera, the grape-baring vine.
Here below are [...]
