To everyone who takes time to read the random wine ramblings here on The Cru - Merry Christmas!
Have a fantastic day with friends and family, drink lot’s of good wine - and smash that extra mince pie in your face right now!
Ho ho ho.

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The response to my post offering advertising space on The Cru has far exceeded my expectations.
A number of amazing wine estates have shown an interest in affiliating themselves with The Cru  - and I will be revealing all of them in due course.

Today though, I am pleased to announce that Cederberg Wine is the very first wine [...]

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It’s been extremely hot here in Cape Town for the last few days - and windy too.
So after work one day I thought it a perfect time to whip out a bottle of Sav Blanc ( which is not my favourite varietal as you know but it seemed apt).
Spier Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Like mothers [...]

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In a weeks time I’ll be attending (and throwing name) at an annual Christmas party with friends.
The host has asked me to provide food & wine pairing advice for everyone who’s attending.
I suggested Crackling, Tassies and Old Brown Sherry - but that didn’t go down very well.
In all seriousness I have some proper wine suggestions but I’d like [...]

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