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Posted in Health, Uncategorized, Wine on Jun 27th, 2009
Here are some health benefits of wine , especially for women.
The list of wine’s benefits is long—and getting more surprising all the time. Already well-known as heart-healthy, wine in moderation might help you lose weight, reduce forgetfulness, boost your immunity, and help prevent bone loss.
With women buying more than 6 out of every 10 bottles […]
Posted in Wine, entertainment on Jun 25th, 2009
Celebrities and wine has come a long way and the question is why and with what wine do celebrities associate themselves.
Scarlett Johansson’s new leading role as Moët & Chandon’s spokeswoman implies that she will be associated with wine brand for some time to come.
Some celebrities are specific about their preferred wine brands and others are […]
Posted in Sport on Jun 22nd, 2009
Tendai Mtawarira, in only his second season of international rugby, left his mark on the first Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions in the most emphatic way possible.
Not only did he destroy the reputation of veteran Lions and England World Cup winner Phil Vickery, he also laid the platform for South […]
Merlot is one of the world’s most planted grape varieties and is one of the most popular red wine varietals. It is also popular in blended wines.
Merlot grapes are thin-skinned and ripen faster than Cabernet Sauvignon, another popular red wine varietal. Merlot can grow in a cooler climate than Cabernet but prefers a relatively warm […]
Posted in Wine on Jun 17th, 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most popular red wine grape varieties. It is the product of a crossing between Cabernet franc and Sauvignon blanc during the 17th century in France.
The ease of cultivation is often considered one of the reasons for Cabernet’s popularity. The plant produces hardy vines and thick-skinned grapes that are […]
Koos Kombuis skryf dat dit slaan hom dronk dat al die eksperts nou die dag so verbaas was toe iemand aankondig dat Suid-Afrika “amptelik ’n resessie beleef”.
Vir die meeste van ons is dit niks nuuts nie. Ons weet dit al minstens ’n jaar lank.
Die afgelope jaar is mense besig om die een na die ander […]
This years’ Wacky Wine Weekend – 2009- was a resounding success and the notorious hospitality of the Robertson Wine Valley was again one of the true highlights
All the wine farms participated in this unique wine experience. This is the biggest regional wine festival the country and I’m sure that there were much more visitors […]
Posted in entertainment on Jun 8th, 2009
Steve Hofmeyr’s estranged wife Natasha Sutherland says she’s not over the singer, despite having a “loving new man” in her life.
“No, I’m not over Steve yet.
“And it’s all right. I can’t just suddenly decide I don’t love him anymore,” said Natasha Sutherland, estranged wife of the singer, Steve Hofmeyr, in a frank conversation in the […]
Sparkling wine has become a more popular any occasion drink and it has shed the image of being exclusively consumed as a celebration drink.
One of the great pities of the wine world is that some how, some way, sparkling wines have gotten the reputation of being associated only with celebrations. Stuff and nonsense! The most […]
Posted in Food, Wine, entertainment on Jun 2nd, 2009
With over 16 000 visitors in 2008, the Wacky Wine Weekend is undeniably South Africa’s biggest regional wine festival. From 4 - 7 June 2009 the festival celebrates its 6th birthday and the Robertson Wine Valley is proud to once again play host.
The festival spans the valley with activities taking place at cellar doors […]
