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Dream Creation

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September 22, 2016

Creation Wine Dinner High Timber Restaurant London Monday 5th September 2016 Carolyn and Jean–Claude Martin, both coming from winemaking families, clearly have wine in their blood. Carolyn was brought up in the South African Cape while Jean Claude originates from Switzerland. It was unsurprising a forgone conclusion, therefore, that they...
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Diversity and Longevity at Stellenbosch Vineyards

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September 22, 2016

Diversity and longevity You are always made to feel most welcome when visiting South African Wineries, but no more so than when you arrive 24 hours early for a visit at Stellenbosch Vineyards. I guess my excuse is my enthusiasm for the South African wine industry. Stellenbosch Vineyards were...
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Issues and Opinions

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September 5, 2016

Allée Bleue 21st July 2016 Issues and opinions I love to ask those in the wine industry what, in their opinion, are the up and coming issues that the wine industry will have to address going forward. Many times the obvious issues are raised, such as climate change and the...
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South Africa Unusual beginnings, passion and unforseen challenges

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July 31, 2016

Waverley Hills Tulbagh South Africa The winemaker, Johan Delport, is a quiet and understated man, but clearly passionate about his wines. Waverly Hills produce 200,000 bottles of organic wine annually. The origins of this wine estate, which started in 1999, are somewhat unusual as it is owned by Brenn-O-Kem(Pty) Ltd....
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AWE Alsace Trip – Dopff au Moulin

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August 6, 2015

It would be impossible to come to Alsace without drinking and enjoying a glass (or several) of Crémant d’ Alsace. While the UK market for this delicious drink remains small, it is the largest selling Crémant in France, accounting for around 50% of domestic sparkling wine sales, (excluding Champagne). There...
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