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
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 [...]
Boutique Wine: A Mystery Unto Itself!
The term ‘Boutique Wine’ or ‘Boutique Winery’ has been grossly overused. Evidence of this is apparent in the many different definitions given to the term:
‘If a winery makes less than 2,000 cases a year, it’s considered a boutique winery’
‘If a winery makes less than 5,000 cases a year, it’s considered a boutique winery’
‘Boutique wines come [...]
Bordeaux Blends… From South Africa!?
How is it possible that South Africa can produce ‘Bordeaux blends’? For one thing, Bordeaux lies 8972 km north of the Cape Winelands! The reason, of course, is that red blends from Bordeaux are so stylistically distinctive that they have become the benchmark of red blends the world over.
I find this broad method [...]
The Wine Rating Debate
Any form of rating system is bound to be flawed… at least that’s what I believe. And when it comes to a subject as complex as wine, rating systems just won’t do. The problem is, the consumer market demands a system in which wine can be easily compared, and I can certainly understand the reasoning [...]
For Profit or Pleasure… The Choice is Yours!
I’ve always considered the relationship between a vineyard and its produce as nothing but extraordinary. Vineyards are a fascinating junction between nature, the elements and chemistry, chemistry that we are fortunate enough to experience as wine. To any wine enthusiast, vineyards are central to the wine we love so much.
It should come as no surprise [...]
My Wine Cellar Competition Giveaway!
Would you like 1200 ZAR worth of wine delivered to your door courtesy of Wineweb and Cape Grape & Wine Company!? Then remember to send in your wine label designs for the My Wine Cellar Ladies Label Best competition.
The closing date for the My Wine Cellar Ladies Label Best competition is 31st May 2009… [...]
Box Wine Gets BIG in Sweden!
After many trips to the Swedish alcohol monopoly, Systembolaget, one tends to develop a routine. First I toss a few beers into my basket, then a trip to the ‘special orders’ counter where one can order wine that is not normally available in the catalogue. After which I spend most of my time wandering in [...]
The Importance of Wine Blogging
I think as someone who blogs about wine, and particularly the South African wine industry, I feel a certain sense of responsibility towards the wine community as a whole. I believe we, as proud flag bearers of the SA wine industry, have an obligation to support the industry.
I’m certainly not trying to sell the [...]
Win Wine with My Wine Cellar!
Who said Friday the 13th was unlucky!? J Listen up friends and family of My Wine Cellar… It’s competition time!
The competition idea was born from recent online discussions regarding how women select wine in the store. It was suggested that the wine label could be central to a women’s wine selection. Well, there’s only [...]
