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Southern Hemisphere Wines From South Africa And Chile

The wine producing regions of Stellenbosch in South Africa, and the Maipo Valley of Chile are both located at 33 degrees southern latitude. Both include hilly terrain and warm climates, and both produce renowned reds from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape.

Seeking new heights

We just have to look to the soaring vineyards of Argentina to know that viticulture is literally on the rise. Many of the country’s vines are grown at dizzying heights, from 1000m and above to even as high as 3300m. It’s neighbour Chile also has high-f

The return of Cinsault: it’s all about South Africa

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The World's Best Value Cabernets

It's the world's favorite wine grape, but the wines are so expensive. Or are they?

The wine world is in a constant state of change, but one great truism remains – Cabernet is king.

Or is it? Looking at our database, search numbers are s

What is the foundation of handcrafted wine?

Every vintage has significant unknowns, different rainfall and climatic changes are some of the elements that are out of our control. Even when asking Ken Forrester, Mr. Chenin, how to make the perfect Chenin Blanc he answers, “I wish I knew”. With all

Proud Moments & Recent Accolades

Hollywood isn’t the only industry with an award season … Every year, as spring arrives in the Cape, the wine industry’s most notable competitions and Masters of Wine announce their annual picks for must-drink wines, and outstanding winery experi

Champagne and Cap Classique: What’s in a name ?

The word Champagne conjures up images of celebration and glasses filled with thousands of sparkling bubbles. Did you know that Champagne and Cap Classique (previously known as Method Cap Classique or MCC) are the names of a specific wine and not a styl