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Annette Heitmann
Know Your Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Know Your Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape variety that traces its origins to the Loire Valley in France. Known for making crisp wines with varying degrees of sweetness, it is a grape even Jancis Robinson, in her co-authored book “Wine Grapes”, says is deserving of “more recognition”. While historical records show first accounts of it being spotted in France and is considered to have “originated” from there, it’s influence in France is declining. The total area of planting in 2008 indicated a decrease, and was standing at a mere 1.2% of the total French vineyard plantings. It is in fact...

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Annette Heitmann
Pop-Up Alert: Festival featuring award-winning wines at 1880

Pop-Up Alert: Festival featuring award-winning wines at 1880

Hi everyone!  We're thrilled to share that we are participating in the festival, a first of it's kind, at 1880 this Saturday. We will be featuring a selection of our award-winning and/or well rated Cap Classique, White and Red wines. We'll also how debuting 2 new Producers who are we delighted to be representing; Beeslaar wines and Villion Wines. These have yet to be made available via our website, so participants of the festival will be tasting these wines for the first time. We will be amongst the many wine vendors showcasing that day, so you can look forward to having access...

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Annette Heitmann
Toasting the Chinese New Year: Pairing South African Wines with Festive Delights

Toasting the Chinese New Year: Pairing South African Wines with Festive Delights

This New Year, may your celebrations be filled with the clink of glasses, the warmth of community, and the harmonious flavor profiles of South African wines interwoven with the heritage of Chinese delicacies.

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Annette Heitmann
Understand Wine Ratings: A Beginner’s Guide

Understand Wine Ratings: A Beginner’s Guide

As a wine enthusiast, do you have any idea on how wine ratings work? If not, this article will guide you through what wine ratings are, who the top wine critics are, and how they can help you select the perfect wine for your taste buds.

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