Monthly Archives: April 2010

Yarden Vintage Festival: Rom Yarden 2006 Unveiled

Posted on April 28, 2010 by don

Last evening, the Yarden Vintage Festival opened with the unveiling to the press of the Golan Heights Winery’s new wine Rom Yarden 2006. The wine is a blend of 37% Syrah, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Merlot. The grapes were … Continue reading →

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Incredible Spanish Wine Values from Jumilla

Posted on April 27, 2010 by don

If you like Malbec, you’ll love Monastrell. The Monastrell (Mourvèdre ) grape produces rich, very flavorful wines at very reasonable prices. It’s mainly grown in Jumilla, which is very hot in the summer, but its high altitude vineyards have the … Continue reading →

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Great Rosé Values!

Posted on April 23, 2010 by don

Rosé wines are in style once again. And we’ve found some superb values in a tasting of roses from Argentina, France, South Africa, and Spain. At just $11, the Mas Carlot 2009 Rosé Costières de Nimes, which is imported by … Continue reading →

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Southern Hemisphere Sauvignon Blanc Tasteoff

Posted on April 16, 2010 by don

On April 10, 2010, the International Wine Review (IWR) in collaboration with Wine Concepts of the Newlands in Cape Town organized a blind tasting of Sauvignon Blanc from Chile and South Africa at The Boardroom in the beautiful Bistro 1682 … Continue reading →

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Shannon Vineyards: South African Viticulture at its Best

Posted on April 11, 2010 by don

Shannon Vineyards is one of South Africa’s premiere cool-climate vineyards, the source of fruit for some of South Africa’s best wine, including a rare 5 Star ranking from Platter’s Guide for the Catherine Marshall 2008 Pinot Noir. To get there … Continue reading →

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Raats Wine: The Loire in Stellenbosch

Posted on April 9, 2010 by don

Raats is a rarity in South Africa—a winery that specializes in just a couple of varietals. In this case, it’s Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, which just happen to be two of the most popular varietals of the Loire. Since … Continue reading →

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The World Cup of South Africa Wines by the Glass

Posted on April 5, 2010 by don

Everyone knows how difficult it is to find a restaurant or wine bar that serves more than a couple of mediocre wines by the glass, usually at an outrageous markup. Well, if you’re traveling to Cape Town for the World … Continue reading →

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