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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.
Explore Czech wine in majestic South Moravia
The Czech republic’s warmest and most fertile region offers visitors the opportunity to discover a thriving wine tradition coupled with outstanding natural beauty, unique heritage and great hospitality.
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Tagged Czech republic, Czech tourism, Czech wine, South Moravia
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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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Benguela Cove wine tasting with the South African Chamber of Commerce
The South African Chamber of Commerce (UK) is delighted to host a wine tasting with Benguela Cove Wines.
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Tagged South African Chamber of Commerce
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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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Interview: Izele van Blerk, The Mentors Winemaker at KWV
Izele van Blerk is the creative genius behind the remarkable team responsible for KWV’s The Mentors – a premium wine range that reflects the diversity of the soils and climate in South Africa. Its name recognises that Mother Nature is the greatest mentor whose natural gifts give us the ability to cultivate vines with beautiful results.
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Tagged Izele van Blerk, South Africa, South African wine
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KWV Virtual Wine Tasting with the South African Chamber of Commerce
Join the winemaker of the premier The Mentors range on 1st July at 1830 BST in a live, online tasting to discover behind-the-scenes insight to these internationally acclaimed wines from KWV International, the leading South African exporter of wines and brandies.
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Posted in Foodie Events, Red Wines, Rose Wines, White Wines
Tagged Perrold Wine, South Africa, South African wine
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#SpectacularSouthAfrica webinar with Tim Pearson of Seven Springs Vineyards
In partnership with Wines of South Africa, Arden Fine Wines invites you for a glass (or three) of South African wine online at 6pm on Friday 22nd May.
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Tagged Arden Fine Wines, South African wine
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Wine tasting with Constantia Glen
South African wine was celebrated in style just a few minutes walk from London’s Borough Market last month with a Constantia Glen tasting by Alexander Waibel, amiable co-owner of the estate, who moved to this amazing area of Cape Town in 1995 in the footsteps of his grandfather. (more…)
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Tagged Alexander Waibel, Bordeaux varities, Constantia, Constantia Glen, Constantiaberg, Decanter Magazine, Justin Van Wyk, Platters, sauvignon blanc, semillon, South African Chamber of Commerce, South African wine, Table Mountain
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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…)
