Growth on the supplier side came from all regions of the globe – for example from France, Argentina, Australia and China. Saw lots of familiar faces at the press room and the Master of Wine / Drinks Business party! could not have been more convenient. It was a MASSIVE fair. also attended many seminars.  link] for more info. MORE >>

Natural yeasts are used, the grapes are very gently picked and whole-bunched pressed, and though I am not in the field working the harvest, I can very easily imagine how gently these grapes are treated. “Dazzling!”. The slopes of Schaapenberg boast a myriad of different aspects but south-facing ones predominate. Waterkloof. News S. MORE >>

She denies the allegations in the Sonoma Press Democrat. And if you were third overall in the Tour de France, what would you imbibe the evening before the rest day? SIPPED: Desperation! The Swiss water purification company, Katadyn, has a wine-like product for non-discriminating, thirsty trekkers. Coming next year: powdered beer. MORE >>

was impressed with all the Rieslings and the Martini-Reinhardt Cabernet Franc. Especially noted were the 2003 Pinot Noir reserve, the 2005 Cabernet Franc reserve and the 2005 Merlot reserve. One of her favorites, so I did not press any issue about where we were and why I would have chosen a local wine. mean Damn! mean O sh*t. MORE >>

Last March I posted a press release on a new collection of artisan wines in an innovative attractive new package. An international wine collection with six brands and ten items packaged in a new exciting premium 3L wine cask from the Octavin Home Wine Bar ™. The Chardonnay was not impressive. Definitely a good party wine. MORE >>