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South Africa

Neethlingshof Gewurztraminer 2007

20 September 2010
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Matching food and wine can be tricky at the best of times, but what do you do when confronted with a curry, a chinese or cuisine from that part of the world? The flip side of people’s palates becoming more adventurous is that it makes it harder to decide on what wine will complement the range [...]

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Graham Beck Sauvignon Blanc 2007

14 December 2009
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South African winemakers have been desperately trying to catch up with New Zealand when it comes to sauvignon blanc. In the UK in particular Kiwi sauvignon blanc is held in very high regard and who hasn’t been to a summer barbecue where at least one bottle of the stuff gets dished up? Part of the [...]

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Mill Stone Private Vineyards Chardonnay 2008

10 September 2009
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I’m always wary of modern trends in wine consumption – wine to me is something that is enjoyed by people with such wide and diverse tastes that one man’s perfect wine is another man’s plonk. Put 10 people in a room and get them to taste a Premier Cru and I guarantee you will get [...]

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Chenin Blanc – Premium Kirabo – Worcester

10 April 2009
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This vivacious Chenin Blanc from Worcester has a bright glittering colour, displaying big aromas of dry apricots with a long fruit finish. The grape’s natural balance of acidity and high natural sugar content tastes sublime in this beautiful wine from one of my favourite boutique growers Available from Vin Vino Direct Grower Profile Kirabo means [...]

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