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Chenin Blanc: The Shape-Shifting Grape
When a grape can age gracefully, charm while young and thrive anywhere, you celebrate it. International Chenin Blanc Day, happening on...
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The Mother of All Grapes
It's December of 1885: South Africa’s grapes are thriving and wine production is flowing. But as the new year begins, disaster strikes....
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10 Years of Thistle & Weed: How Plakkies Turned into International Awards
Khaki’s  and plakkies - this was our outfit of the day 10 years ago on our first visit to Paarl, the home of our bush vine Chenin Blanc...
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24 Hours In Stellenbosch: Our Local List of Hidden Gems
Grab your vellies  and join us for a wander through Stellenbosch’s best-kept secrets. From dawn-lit vineyards to dinner spots where the...
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A Maverick Spirit: Stephanie Wiid Named Tim Atkin's Young Winemaker of the Year 2024
If you've been following South African wine, you'll know that Tim Atkin's annual report is a pretty big deal. The British Master of Wine,...
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