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Tim James
The Cape’s top 20 wineries of 2014
As the reputation of Cape wines grow over the years, a panel of 29 has selected its top 20 winemakers from the celebrated region.
Wine of the week: Fairview Nurok
Tim James reviews Cape Town’s white blends of wine.
By Giorgio, a taste of Italy at Dalla Cia
Tim James discovers the tale behind winemaker Giorgio dalla Cia’s wines and grappas.
SA’s better brandies punch above their weight
South Africa wins more than its share of titles such as "Best Brandy in the World" in international competitions.
Companionable blends satisfy taste and pocket
Joostenberg wines merge delicous red and white wine with modest prices.
Wet winter yields wonderful summer wine
South Africa’s white wine is getting far more acclamation than red wine receives locally and internationally.
Ambition and grace
Last week, I visited a farm called Solitude. Or should Eenzaamheid be translated as "loneliness"?
Obsession worms its way into pinot noir
In his novel A Maggot, John Fowles gives an archaic meaning of his title word
Grappa sprung from Cape soil will lift a humble spirit
Grappa was once rough trade, the uncouth Italian peasant not fit to associate with the aristocratic grape spirit, cognac.
Eeny, meeny, miny, mourvèdre
Expertise in hedonic or aesthetic matters must always be trumped by personal taste.
Great whites make a meal out of full-blooded reds
A happy whiff of change wafts over the wines to be sold at the Cape Winemakers’ Guild auction in October.
From pillar to host: A quest for good wine
Stellenrust makes great wines at good prices, one of which is a beautiful blonde with brains and personality.
A hair-raising experience at Boekenhoutskloof
At the foot of towering mountains in the remotest corner of the Franschhoek valley lies one of the most successful wineries in the Cape.
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.