Wine Cellar (South Africa)

• March 2010

  South Africa will have its moment in the sun this summer as legions of football fans (the one played with a soccer ball) descend on Cape Town for the World Cup finals. While the World Cup is a global event with tremendous impact and appeal, my thoughts can’t help but drift toward the amazing scenery that surrounds Cape Town, and the renaissance ... Read More

  From the article Destination South Africa

  
  

• March 2010

  So this past Friday, I hosted a tasting of sauvignon blanc.  I tried to show the most popular areas, taking into account readily available options for most shoppers.  I hit the major producing areas, except for South Africa. All in all, New Zealand won out as they always are a favorite of mine and the rest of the "panel" agreed, finding them to ... Read More

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• March 2010

  Everyone has a favorite "just for fun wine"--one that you drink because it just tastes good. These fun wines are great to fall back on for parties or just enjoying at the end of the day. I had a great "fun" wine this weekend from Debonne Vineyards (Madison, OH) , Razzberry Riesling. The Raspberry brought out the flavors of the Riesling nicely an... Read More

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• February 2010

  I tried to search for a forum about this but I couldn't find one, even though I'm sure there is somewhere. Put simply, I am extremely confused about French Wines - I know they don't put the varietal on the label but that's about it. How do you know what you're buying? Can anyone give me any details or direct me to any good references about this ... Read More

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• February 2010

  What are some wines that are wines to know? Meaning, I here people rolling wines off and I was wondering were their any about maybe 30 that someone . What are the classics to be aware of? Read More

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• February 2010

  Hi all,My boyfriend and I are traveling to South Africa for the World Cup and are hoping to get away from the craziness for a few nights in wine country. Does anyone have any recommendations of specific places to stay / vineyards whose wine can't be missed?Any help would be much appreciated!Cheers, Read More

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• January 2010

  I know there are a lot of educated wine drinkers on this website but I also think that there are many novices like myself on here trying to learn. There is soooo much good information on Snooth but much of it is too advanced for me, and others I'm sure. Basically, I am looking for an advanced wine drinker to give us some of the key essential fac... Read More

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• January 2010

  hey everyone, I am looking to put together a tasting, and I was going to bring together wine from around the world. I am also trying to keep the price between 25-50 a bottle.I am hoping for suggestions. If not a specific wine, at least a recommendation of regions...so far I have...France-Chateauneuf de Pape...if they have it, Mordoree Chateaun... Read More

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• January 2010

  Hi everybody, I'm an italian student and I am writing down a thesis about the future of wine. In your opinion, which wine we will drink in about 10 years and how? I know that it is a complex question but I really need ideas, suggestions, fears and doubt! Thanks a lot! Read More

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• January 2010

  I am curious as to how much wine the typical wine lover consumes a week, if I have a glass or two a night should I be signing up for AA?!http://www.spectrumartandjewelry.com/images/wine350.jpg! Read More

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