Yet before all that we taste the wines of DeMorgenzon, which in addition to the Syrah include a Chenin Blanc (from the original old vines of the estate), Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Winemaker Carl Van der Merwe. This Syrah is absolutely incredible!”. Appelbaum's lovely cat Sally! To learn more, click here. News S. MORE >>

And even in New York, I’ve encountered wine store clerks who don’t know Chardonnay from Chenin Blanc. Blend $4 billion in deficits with a Tea Party governor. Squeeze in a full Republican legislature. Shake and garnish with consumer bitters. The new kiosks have bombed. business of wine wine politics MORE >>

You will find many varietals at Waterkloof – Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Mouvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, all very balanced and perfectly delicious! “Dazzling!”. The slopes of Schaapenberg boast a myriad of different aspects but south-facing ones predominate. Few wineries could afford this luxury. MORE >>

assumed it was Savagin, but Sophie told us that it is Chardonnay in 2001. loved how completely woolly the wine was, compared with the flowery fruit and crystalline shimmer of the Savennières - such wonderfully different expressions of Chenin Blanc. I'm starting to believe in the influence of lunar cycles on wine. MORE >>

Last week’s New York Times reviewed some wines from Savennières, the Loire appellation that makes often-stunning, always dry versions of chenin blanc. When has the chenin completed its work is then the question? Would you like to see more reviewers noting alcohol levels? Have your say in the latest poll! MORE >>