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Posted in Wine on Mar 31st, 2009
South Africans love Sauvignon Blanc wines and it is seen as the go-to white wine for SA wine drinkers. This implies that when in doubt, SA wine lovers will order (or buy) a Sauvignon Blanc because it is believed that you cann’t go wrong with a Sauvignon Blanc.
Consumers make the mistake by ordering relatively cheap […]
Some food and wine connoisseurs have made food and wine pairing so rigid that they are missing the point completely. Traditionally, certain wines are recommended to be served with certain dishes. The “rules” state that red wine will complement red meat, while white wine is recommended with fish or fowl.
Some people who are not huge […]
Posted in Food on Mar 26th, 2009
My dietician (and banker) regrettably advised me to reduce my red meat consumption. Thank goodness red wine still gets a thumbs up! Luckily, I stumbled across this mouthwatering chicken recipe (which pairs well with a bottle of red wine) so it wasn’t too much of a sacrifice.
Crunchy Herbed Chicken
Serves: 4
4 slices white bread, toasted
1/2 cup […]
Posted in news on Mar 26th, 2009
This blog has been nominated for a South African Blog award. These awards are seen as the “Oscars”of South African bloging and it is a true accomplishment to be nominated.
This premier annual competition is divided into specific categories and the blog is finalist for the Best South African Food and Wine blog.
If you […]
Posted in Wine, entertainment on Mar 25th, 2009
Serving wine is sometimes seen as a difficult and a daunting task. But the opposite is actually true. By just planning and getting the right accessories it can make a huge difference to your entertainment efforts.
Wine enhances the flavour of the food, makes the table look nice and can liven up a meal. But […]
Posted in Wine on Mar 24th, 2009
Picking out the right wine for someone could prove as challenging as buying a present for that couple who have everything.
You go through all the questions and it seems that you’ll never pick the right wine.
Which varietal? How much to spend? Go bold - or delicate? Is a bottle of Sherry the ultimate insult?
These […]
Could drinking red wine prevent you from gaining weight? New research shows that red wine seems to reduce fat storage within the body by increasing levels of oestrogen.
The female sex hormone plays a role in the body’s metabolism of fat. It also controls fat distribution.
Research at the University of Porto in Portugal shows that […]
South Africa’s wine industry was ranked just one place down from US President Barack Obama when it comes to building public awareness of environmental issues.
WOSA made the Top 5 on the 2009 Green List compelled by the UK magazine, The Drinks Business. This Green List lists the 50 most influential drinks companies, individuals and […]
Posted in Wine, entertainment on Mar 18th, 2009
Hollywood heartthrob Antonio Banderas has joined a growing number of celebrities whose passion for wine has led to ownership of Spanish vineyards, his winery co-owners say.
Banderas, 48, who has appeared in the “Legend of Zorro” and as the voice of Puss in Boots in several “Shrek” movies, has bought 50 percent of a state-of-the-art winery […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 18th, 2009
Mondays are the worst. It is a struggle to get up and the week ahead feels like a marathon. A marathon that you must complete in shoes that’s a size to small.
Andrew Murison suggests that it is time to take back Mondays.
He says that nobody likes Mondays. They feel a little like revenge. The better […]
