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Wines to Brighten Up Your Thanksgiving

Posted on November 10 2020

For most of us 2020’s Thanksgiving will be different.    Because of the COVID pandemic,  family and friends will not be gathering in  large numbers to celebrate.   Instead,  we’ll keep it smaller for the sake of everyone’s heath. Although we’ll … Continue reading →

2019 Vintage Rosés from Around the World

Posted on June 19 2020

Today, good quality rosé wines are made all over the world. In this article we focus on some of the most popular 2019 rosés on the market in the US.  The wines reviewed here are from Provence and other areas … Continue reading →

South Africa’s Top Ten Sparkling Cuvées in 2020

Posted on May 28 2020

Our just published report on South Africa’s Outstanding Sparkling Wines noted the high quality of the champenoise méthode (Méthode Cap Classique–MCC) bubblies made in the country. We also provided reviews of the many MCCs we tasted earlier this year. In … Continue reading →

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South Africa White Blends and Old VIneReport #55 – Wines of South Africa: White Blends & Old Vines - (14pp)

  • Introduction
  • Wine Regions of the Western Cape
  • South African White Blends
  • Old Vine Wines
  • Tasting Notes

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Sparkling WinesSpecial Report – Exciting Sparkling Wines of South Africa - (9pp)

  • A Brief History
  • Chefs de Cave
  • Appellations
  • Vintages
  • Styles
  • Prices and Availability
  • The Wines

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South African Chenin BlancSpecial Report – South African Chenin Blanc - (9pp)

  • Introduction
  • History of Chenin Blanc in South Africa
  • Wine Growing Regions for Chenin Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc, The Grape
  • Leading Producers of South African Chenin Blanc
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings

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South African Value WinesSpecial Report – South African Value Wines - (15pp)

  • Introduction
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • White Blends & Other White Wines
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinotage
  • Syrah
  • Bordeaux and Other Red Blends
  • The Market for Value Wines

Wines Reviewed

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Wines of South AfricaReport #30 – The Wines of South Africa - (58pp)

  • Introduction
  • A Brief History of South African Wine from 1652
    • Modern Times
  • The Diverse Regions of South Africa
    • Constantia and Cape Point
    • Stellenbosch
    • The South Coast
    • The Center
    • Swartland and Tulbagh
    • The West Coast
  • The South African Vineyard
    • Production of Table Wine
    • Challenges in the Vineyard
    • Bio-Diversity and Environmental Protection
    • Vintages
  • South Africa's Grapes and Wines
    • Chenin Blanc
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Sparkling Wine
    • Diverse Whites
    • Pinotage
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Syrah
    • Bordeaux Blends
    • Pinot Noir
  • The Wine and Food Paradise of the Western Cape
    • Cuisine of the Cape
    • Fine Restaurants in Wine Country
  • The Market for South African Wine
    • Prospects for US Exports
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings
  • Annex 1: Appellations and Labels

Wines Reviewed

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