Not a vintner of discontent

If the idea that happy employees make for delicious wines is true, it’s no wonder that Meerlust is on top.

Honest Spanish reds with no hint of Tretchi quaff

One of the world’s iconic pieces of kitsch is coming to Cape wine country.

Cabernet franc polishes up Cape’s burly blends

South African winemakers have a wonderful love affair with the concept of blending, especially this Bordeaux blend.

Vineyard visionaries break new ground in the Cape

Cape wine continues to develop in exciting ways. A recent visit to the Hemel-en-Aarde area proved that fact to me once more.

I see your chunky syrah, and raise you an elegant shiraz

You like shiraz? You got it — in volume. Some call it syrah and much under both names is good, some very good indeed.

Taming the fire uplifts the spirit

Brandy is the liquor for men aspiring to be heroes, proclaimed Dr Samuel Johnson (assigning port to less ambitious guys and claret to boys).
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