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“Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink.” How about, “Water, water, everywhere, but maybe you should drink some wine?” Undoubtedly it would make a tastier world, and I [...]
When was the last time you had a great Kosher Chardonnay? Can you remember where you were, who you were with, and what you were eating? Chardonnay is definitely no [...]
Marquee’s Wine Maker’s Corner: South Africa’s Enchanting Chenin Blanc by Simon Back of Backsberg Estate Cellars
May 15, 2013The Chenin Blanc grape variety originates from the Loire Valley in France. It was introduced to South African soil in the 17th century. Since then it has become the most [...]
Featured Wine of the Week: Backsberg Pinotage
May 9, 2013This week we feature South Africa’s sweetheart, the robust Backsberg Pinotage. Ideal for this season’s tastes, the wine’s smoky hints and ripe mulberry and sweet strawberry flavors dance with a [...]
South African Wine to the Rescue!
May 7, 2013We know South African wine is superb. From the terrior, to the loving hands that nurture the grape, South Africa produces a wine with a flavor unlike any other. Sophisticated, [...]
Featured Wine of the Week: Tread Lightly Merlot
May 2, 2013Are you tired of sipping dull, lifeless Merlot? We see you nodding your head in agreement. Perfect, because we have the answer to the boring Merlot problem plaguing the earth, [...]
Argentina Bonarda: The Mysterious Grape
April 30, 2013The Argentina Bonarda grape was once the favorite love of Argentinean winemakers, but throughout the years has been overshadowed by the glorious Malbec. As one of the last grapes to [...]
Today I want to retell you about one of the most exciting things about wine-making, and one of what fuels my passion for making wine like our organic Malbec. These [...]
Featured Wine of the Week: Tread Lightly Sauvignon Blanc
April 18, 2013We adore Tread Lightly Sauvignon Blanc. Its lime and gooseberry characters as they dominate the palate, cleverly matching fruit sweetness with natural acidity, while bursting with aromas of passion fruit. [...]
African Pinotage History
April 16, 2013If Africa could claim a grape variety as its own, it would probably be the Pinotage. There is a lot of history surrounding African Pinotage, and we’re excited to share [...]
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