Swartland, once considered the breadbasket of South Africa, is now recognized as a hotbed of viticultural innovation. It has gained acclaim for its Rhône-style blends and old-vine Chenin Blanc, crafted with a minimal intervention philosophy that allows the region’s terroir to shine. Walker Ba...
A growing group of vintners are, however, following a new path, with emphasis on chardonnay, syrah, pinot noir and Bordeaux-like blends. Based on extensive tastings during a 3-week visit to the country, I found that many bottles now produced in South Africa are well-priced gems. Discussed...
Rooibos or red bush tea comes from a naturally caffeine-free plant that has been brewed since before the European settlers arrived. After the Europeans landed in South Africa, they found rooibos as a cheaper alternative to the expensive black tea brought by ship. The first commercial farms wer...
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Rosso – and a lovely, affordable fine Bordeaux from Les Vignobles André Lurton called Divinus. Certain producers performed particularly well too in 2022. In particular, Villa Maria, along with its Esk Valley label, picked up a slew of Golds for wonderful Chardonnays and red Bordeaux blends. ...
2008 Rhone Rangers tasting are from the Central Coast. The wine growing areas around Paso Robles south into Santa Barbara County have been showing great promise with all Rhone varietals, so it isn’t surprising that some of the best red Rhone blends should come from this up and coming area...
Australian critic James Halliday, who gave the wine 94 points, says this rounded wine is really built for the long haul. 2= 2011 Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend and 2007 Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch, South Africa Many insiders declare that red blends from South Africa really shine and our ...
Also be sure to enjoy the bounty of its farm stands, wineries and breweries. Saily eSim can keep you connected here. Highlights 01 Seek out Hiyu Wine Farm, a vineyard-and-restaurant offering natural wines made using the "field blends" technique. 02 Hike Multnomah Falls, where the views ...
However, the main purpose of this tasting is to assess the quality of the slightly unusual – the blends that are a bit different, the regions that are less recognised, and the varieties that are little-known. And that makes the Autumn Tasting a thrilling addition to our line-up. It also...
Here romantic Cape Dutch architecture blends easily with modern design under the jagged edges of the Drakenstein mountain range: no wonder Grande Provence doubles as a popular wedding venue. Tasting the wine, I’m pleasantly surprised by its Pinot Noir, a grape difficult to grow in Franschhoek,...