Tag: south-africa
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Steen, Glorious Steen: The Workhorse That Became a Thoroughbred
It was once the grape nobody talked about — bulk wine, brandy fuel, and boxes with little silver taps. But those forgotten old vines kept growing, quietly and stubbornly, until a handful of maverick winemakers looked at them properly and changed everything. Koos, Octavius and Isabella uncork South Africa’s greatest comeback story — and discover…
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Pinotage: South Africa’s Most Argued-About Grape
Pinotage: South Africa’s most argued-about grape or how a professor’s experiment became a national talking point.
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Rosé: Blush, Banter, and a Bottle of Sunshine
Rosé has become the wine of sunshine and summer — but what makes it special, and why is it so popular? Join Octavius, Isabella, and Koos in a playful debate about Provence, South Africa, colours, grapes, and whether “real men” drink pink.
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Wine of Origin — From the Western Cape to a Single Vineyard
Wine of Origin — From the Western Cape to a Single Vineyard
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The Making of Two South African Favourites – Part 1: Sauvignon Blanc
The Making of Two South African Favourites – Part 1: Sauvignon Blanc Fresh, crisp, and full of life — discover how South Africa’s Sauvignon Blanc is made, from cool harvest to screwcap.
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