The History of South African Wine
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Topic: The History of South African Wine
Posted By: TasunkaWitko
Subject: The History of South African Wine
Date Posted: 05 June 2012 at 14:13
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I am no expert, but my understanding is that the story of wine in South Africa is really an inspirational tale of triumph over adversity. As I recall, just getting the vine cuttings to South Africa was an incredible challenge, let alone getting them established and producing the wonderful, world-class wine that comes from there today.
If our resident experts on South Africa would be willing to elaborate, I know many of us would love to learn!
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Posted By: Addtotaste
Date Posted: 06 June 2012 at 04:07
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The history if wine is very interesting. When I get home I will get my notes from my wine course out and share them with you :) ------------- Check out some more recipes and reviews - www.addtotaste.co.za |
Posted By: TasunkaWitko
Date Posted: 06 June 2012 at 07:11
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Posted By: Margi Cintrano
Date Posted: 11 June 2012 at 04:15
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Tas, African Meat, and Add to Taste, In going over some old magazines from the Wine Advocate, I have come across a listing of each South African Designation of Origin of Control, AND WINERIES ( labels ) ... and recommendations of the 2011 harvest´s best wines ( harvest is in autumn ) ...
I am a Stellenbosch Red Woman ... Nice ... Some recs. in the article are:
1. kaapzicht : stellenbosch merlot wooded
2. kaapzicht: shiraz grape 100% stellenbosch wooded
3. de trafford: cabernet sauvignon stellenbosch
4. clos malverne : white sauvignon blanc stellenbosch
5. DELAIRE : chardonnay white stellenbosch
I shall do my best to write this up on FRIDAY ...
Have a lovely week,
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Posted By: Addtotaste
Date Posted: 09 July 2012 at 07:52
I am terrible I know. So sorry for the long absence but I have returned with answers   ------------- Check out some more recipes and reviews - www.addtotaste.co.za |
Posted By: TasunkaWitko
Date Posted: 09 July 2012 at 08:48
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Thanks for the information, Hila! It looks like a good run-down of the history of wine in South Africa, and an excellent place to start.
Hope all is well -
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Posted By: Margi Cintrano
Date Posted: 29 July 2012 at 12:18
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Add to Taste,Thanks so much for your post listing the historical dates for the uncountable wine Appellations. Appreciate it. Have great summer, Margaux ------------- Volamos a Mediterraneo, un paraiso que conquista su gente u su cocina. |