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Wine is often perceived as a fussy thing, but it doesn't have to be. Sure, different flavors may go better with different foods, but in the end everyone's palate is different, and there's no reason you need to be a sommelier-in-training to order a decent...

  In this article we will cover 4 basic steps to tasting wine and developing your palate at the same time. The following wine tasting tips are practiced by sommeliers to refine their palates and sharpen their ability to recall wines. The steps are actually...

  Winter is right around our corner so when you feeling the chill in your bones, reach for the right wine to warm you up!   We all know we move a little slower in the winter which is why its a great time to kick back by the fire place, enjoy some wintery...

After years in the wine trade I am still amazed at the spike in red wine sales the moment that first winter rain drop hits the roof. So we decided to dedicate this article to those red beauties that work perfectly all year around. I will take it even one step further...

  Pairing the perfect wine with a variety of foods is a really complex task and can some times leave the most avid wine enthusiast with a million questions.  1. Never change your mind: The first helpfull tip to keep your guests impressed is to never change...

When ordering wine its not exactly like ordering a Gin & Tonic at the bar. Ordering wine requires a bit more skill and knowledge because of complexity and variations.  So to help you impress that special someone or friends, we have put together a short guide...

For some reason, around this time of year, we all become primal carnivores with various types of roast meat dishes. Some family's prefer traditional turkey lunch while others go for a more meatier rib roast. Which ever roast you choose, choosing a wine to pair...

"Summer holidays are upon us and the time for picnics and enjoying days out on the beautiful beaches along our coast are just around the corner. "   With the season changing, so does our desire for wine, we look towards a more refreshing, coastal fruit...

A simple dry white wine and herb spiked cream sauce is incredibly delicious over tender, flaky pieces of fresh fish ... in this case we will be using two fresh sole fillets.   Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes 3 tablespoons butter 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 2/3...

As the longest running and biggest competition in South Africa, the Veritas Awards has earned its reputation as one of South Africa’s most authoritative and credible competitions for market ready wines and is backed by a stringent judging system. Each year, wine...