EDITORIAL
FOOD AND WINE APPRECIATION IN A TIME OF ANXIETY AND ANGER
23 June 2020,
Dear Wine Lover,
There's no avoiding the fact that there are complicated power dynamics behind what we eat and drink - being aware of this can only lead to us being more culturally competent. Read more.
Regards,
Christian Eedes
Editor, Winemag.co.za
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Below are some of the biggest stories on Winemag.co.za from the past fortnight. For everything to do with South African wine, please visit the website regularly, "like" our Facebook page and follow @Winemag on Twitter.
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BEST NEW WINE
GABRIËLSKLOOF NEW RELEASES
The white blend known as Magdalena becomes more Sem-driven and the Syrahs are wonderful again - the new wines from Bot River cellar Gabriëlskloof impress once again.
Keep reading...
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SA WINE HISTORY
TURNING WATERMELONS INTO WINE AT PLAISIR DE MERLE
Plaisir de Merle is on the market - Joanne Gibson investigates the history of this grand old Simondium property.
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OVERVIEW
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SOUTH AFRICAN WINE
From economics to terroir - a brief synopsis of the local wine industry to help you understand it better.
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COMPETITIONS
PRESCIENT CHENIN BLANC REPORT 2020
We tasted 88 examples of Chenin Blanc for the inaugural Chenin Blanc Report sponsored by financial services company Prescient and here are our 10 best.
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PRESCIENT CAPE WHITE BLEND REPORT 2020
Our report on Cape White Blends (wines featuring a significant Chenin Blanc component) was released recently - check out our 10 best wines.
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