Tag Archives: South Africa

Raats Red Jasper, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Kris

Grapes 81% Cabernet Franc, 13% Malbec, 2% Cabernet, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot   Facts Cabernet Franc happens to be one of my favorite grapes. Unfortunately, good Cab Franc is rarely cheap, and cheap Cab Franc is rarely good. Somehow, … Continue reading →

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The Wolftrap by Boekenhoutskloof, South Africa 2010.

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Kris

Grape Syrah 65%, Mourvedre 32%, Viognier 3% – often referred to as a “Rhone-blend”.   Facts Boekenhoutskloof, pronounced book-n-howeds-kloof, has always been one of my favorite wineries to say! Established in 1776, Boekenhoutskloof means "ravine of the Boekenhout". A Boekenhout … Continue reading →

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Chenin Blanc Wine Aroma Wheel

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Kris Posted in Facts | Tagged Chenin Blanc, South Africa, Vouvray, Wine Aroma Wheel | Leave a comment //

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This Week in Wine – 10/2/11

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Kris

    Trump to Mark Opening of Trump Vineyard Billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump will fete the opening of Trump Vineyard Estates in Albemarle County on Tuesday with a reception including his son Eric Trump, Gov. Bob McDonnell, first … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Donald Trump, Donald Trump winery, Germany, New Zealand, North Carolina, Pfalz, South Africa, Vegan wine | Leave a comment //

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South African Wine Dinner – July 24th at bbs

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Kris

Sunday July 24th 2011 Shrimp Carpaccio, Shaved Heirloom Melon, Nicoise Olive, and Kaffir Lime Wine – Indaba Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape ‘10 ~ Seared Foie Gras Fresh Florida Strawberries, Rye Toast, Balsamic Wine – Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc, Western Cape ‘08 … Continue reading →

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South African Wine Regions of Note

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Kris

I don’t know about you, but I always seem to have a tendency to forget about South Africa. Not that the wines are bad, but they certainly have their high and low points…<cough>…Pinotage…<cough>…   I’m not just going to pick … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Cinsault, Constantia, Muscat, Paarl, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, South Africa, Stellenbosch | Leave a comment //

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