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Try these stars of South African Wine
Encounter South Africa, the first major wine trade tasting held in the UK since 2017, was the perfect place to see how the industry is constantly evolving. South Africa remains one of the most innovative and dynamic wine making centres of the world. Over 80 producers showcased the very best of South African wine and here are some of my recommendations.
Danielle Coetsee: Creating Brilliant South African Sparkling Wine at Boschendal
South African Cap Classique (sparkling wine) is poised to achieve even greater international acclaim thanks to a talented cohort of winemakers like Danielle Coetsee (née Jacobs) from the renowned Boshendal winery in the Western Cape.
“This year we are celebrating 40 years of making Cap Classique,” says 27-year old winemaker Danielle Coetsee who tasked with making the estate’s bottle-fermented sparkling wines, popularly known as “MCC” in South Africa, that is made according to the traditional method (Méthode Champenoise) most famously used in the French region of Champagne.
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Tagged Boschendal, food pairing, MCC, South Africa, South African wine
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Foodie Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
(UK edition) Get creative this Valentine’s Day by exploring the amazing array of foodie gifts you can send to someone special.
(more…)Discover the World of Bulgarian Wine
Bulgaria’s exciting new era of winemaking makes this country in the south-east of Europe one of the most attractive destinations for wine lovers seeking a holiday combining authentic gastronomy, amazing culture, natural beauty and fascinating history.
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Tagged Bulgair, Bulgarian Wine, Midalidare Estate
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Interview: Johann Fourie, Head Winemaker at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Winemaker Johann Fourie’s passion for the Benguela Cove vineyard is reflected in the remarkable wines he is now producing. They beautifully reflect the special climatic conditions and terroir of the estate that sits in the south-western Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Tagged Benguela Cove, Johann Fourie, KWV
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Wine tasting at Plaisir de Merle
Cape Town Series: One of the highlights of my visit to the Cape Winelands was a visit to one of the most incredibly picturesque and renowned estates of this remarkable wine country. The great Plaisir de Merle vineyards, that wrap majestically around the dramatic Simonsberg Mountain, can trace its origins to the late 17th century. (more…)
Wine tasting at Spier Wine Farm
It was a real delight to sit down with Jacques Erasmus, Spier’s talented white wine maker, beneath the imposing Heath Nash chandelier — made from 334 recycled Spier wine bottles and weighing 370kgs — which hangs above the tasting area of the Wine Farm in Stellenbosch. (more…)
Do you have a question about wine?
Swahili Coast Foodie looks forward to meeting readers from Dar es Salaam at the city’s 11th wine festival. To mark the occasion you are invited to send me your questions about the world of wine for a special Q and A series in the coming weeks. (more…)
The Art of Winemaking at Plaisir de Merle
Cape Town Series: As the 11th Dar Wine Festival approaches it’s a perfect time to get an exclusive expert insight into how grapes are transformed into award-winning vino by acclaimed wine maker Niel Bester at Plaisir de Merle. (more…)
Wine tasting at Durbanville Hills
Cape Town Series: The striking contemporary architecture of the Durbanville Hills winery tasting room is an inviting destination to sample their wine range. (more…)
