The first official day of the CapeWine 2015 Conference started with a seminar focussing on the New Era for South African Wines and the day went from strength to strength – what a ride we are in for over the coming days! The seminar theme was around innovation and the key role it will playContinue reading “Postcard from CapeWine 2015: the conference begins”
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Wines of South Africa – now is the time to get onboard!
Helderberg Vineyards. Photographer: Erica Moodie. Credit: WOSA. A celebration of South African wine is taking place in Hong Kong at the moment with Wines of South Africa (WOSA) offering a range of events across the city. In response to a growing export market in China and Hong Kong, WOSA recently opened an office in Hong KongContinue reading “Wines of South Africa – now is the time to get onboard!”
A Couple of Little Stars from South Africa
Wines Tasted Morgenster Estate 2005 Morgenster Estate 2003 Morgenster Estate 2001 Beyerskloof Wines, Pinotage Reserve 2011 Beyerskloof Wines, Field Blend 2008 Having recently emerged from the depths of study for my WSET Diploma spirits exam I find myself tasting wines from South Africa, and like Tersina Shieh in her recent article on Swartland producers, I am veryContinue reading “A Couple of Little Stars from South Africa”
Simone Madden-Grey : Happy Wine Woman 