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Posted in Wine on Oct 29th, 2009
Wine has been enjoyed by man for a very long time and it has enjoyed an explosion in popularity recently. Medical research has confirmed that not only is wine enjoyable to the senses, but it is good for the body as well. The newly-discovered health benefits of wine have led to a resurgence in its […]
Thousands of soccer fans at 2010 public viewing areas across the world can expect to share in South Africa’s “braai culture” during next year’s World Cup.
Wines of South Africa (Wosa) is planning a series of international braai festivals during the 30-day tournament, a World Cup for sommeliers, and a range of other activities to highlight […]
Cooking with wine began with the Greeks and Romans. This popular trend has continued to grace the pages of cookbooks of all cultures. But how familiar are we with the components associated with such a given?
Cooking with wine is an easy way to add a nuanced, sophisticated flavour that cannot be acquired with herbs. […]
Posted in entertainment, news on Oct 21st, 2009
It seems that the song Red, Red Wine has been around for forever. It is the song that made their fortunes, but chart veterans UB40 have revealed they are sick of Red, Red Wine.
The reggae act admit they are “bored to tears” of the track which became their first chart-topper in 1983, and they can’t […]
Posted in Food, Wine, entertainment on Oct 19th, 2009
A wine tasting party can be a classy gathering between friends or coworkers. Here’s how to host a wine tasting event:
1. Choose the wines. A wine tasting can involve many different wines, or be centered around a theme. You could serve wines from a particular region or country, or focus on white or red wines. […]
Snacking has always been one of the most difficult things to control when watching your weight. Here are a few simple rules for getting through the afternoon satisfied and junk-free.
1. Fix Your Own Food
Even if you need to be tied to the mast of your shopping cart (or chained to your desk) to avoid the […]
Posted in Wine on Oct 14th, 2009
We all know that wine lovers won’t give up their pleasure, even during a recession.
Drinkers just don’t care about the recession; they just have less money to drink with. While consumers have traded down on some items and not released the grip on their wallets, oenophiles can now smile because recent news from the […]
Wine awards used to be one of the most important decision making aspects for wine consumers. But in recent years the abundance of competitions has created doubt and skepticism from wine critics. Some critics increasingly questions the weight that these awards carry and recent study by Christene von Arnin found that South African wine […]
The past few weeks have been exciting ones for wine industry players and consumers alike - auctions, bargains and new releases.
Possibly the two biggest events were the Nederburg Auction held in September and the Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction last weekend, as both offer a reflection of the growing demand and supply of premium and […]
The banks of the Breede River are again the setting for the 4th Robertson Wine on the River.
Once again again, the festival is taking place in a spacious marquee at the charming riverside farm, Goudmyn, situated on the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale. Designated parking areas, at Spes Bona and Goudmyn, are clearly sign-posted […]
