I join the SA wine industry in mourning the passing of the much-loved and respected viticulturist, Professor Eben Archer. I believe his roots in research paved the way for the very important contribution he made to South African wine and I ...
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President Ramaphosa received a lot of criticism for sharing his dreams for South Africa in his latest State of the Nation address, but it seems he is not alone when it comes to thinking big - Home Affairs are introducing e-visas a...
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We all seem to be more aware. More than just an interest in global affairs or being nosy about the neighbours, we have access to and are continuously confronted with information that makes us aware of what is happening in the world. Surely ...
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This week we are celebrating Syrah as part of Shiraz South Africa's Seven Days of Shiraz. Tasting our own wines from a number of vintages, I was considering the actual influence of site. Does wine being site specific actually relate to tast...
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Watching the Protea Cricket team's performance in the Cricket World Cup was like watching a scene from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Almost too brutal to be true. Staying with the theme, I again realised that a chain is only as strong as its...
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