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 [...]
Gloves Off at Shiraz Challenge Tasting 2009!
It was gloves off at the Shiraz Challenge Tasting 2009, as Carrie Adams, James Pietersen and Christian Eedes were locked in debate over the decision of this year’s winner.
The WINE Magazine Shiraz Challenge is an annual event were South African wines of the Shiraz variety are judged by a panel of experts, and subsequently [...]
Seasons Greetings from My Wine Cellar!
Do you have a favourite type of wine for the festive season? I do… for some reason Shiraz always puts me in that festive spirit, and if in the northern hemisphere I like to warm myself up with some spicy Gluwein (If you’re Austrian/German), Glögg (if you’re Scandinavian) or Mulled wine (if you’re English).
My Wine [...]
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 [...]
