The Lighter Side of Wine
Ignoring the fact that this video is intended to market STA Travel, I found it quite refreshing. This short video clip shows the often more realistic lighter side of wine tasting in South Africa, that is often forgotten. Remember, wine should not only be drank, it should be enjoyed
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Steenberg: A Taste of Terroir
It was the day before I had to fly back to Sweden, but there was time for one last wine tasting… there’s always time
Since the release of Steenberg’s Magna Carta it has created much hype and media attention, mainly due to its relatively high price point of 364 ZAR per bottle. In South [...]
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 [...]
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…
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Brandon Marc
Tasting Tips
To the average wine-lover, like myself, the process of tasting wine can look more like an amusing ritual rather than practical necessity. But, in actual fact, there are sound reasons behind every step of the ancient process. And for your benefit I have compiled 3 simple steps below, deciphering the simple science and enhancing your [...]
