I got this via email from my brother Shamoos:

Number 10. R 37 500 – Courvoisier L’Esprit Decanter
Made from a variety of blends, some which date back to Napoleon I, Courvoisier’s L’Esprit is smoky and rich, with fragrances of cinnamon and dried apricot flowers. The flavor is initially powerful but has a mellow aftertaste.

Number 9. R [...]

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Why is plate of sticky chicken wings called “Buffalo Wings”?
I have always wondered and it has never sense to me.
Well here is the answer:
Buffalo wings are named after their city of origin, Buffalo, New York. The local residents of Buffalo generally refer to them as “wings” or “chicken wings” rather than “Buffalo wings”.The appellation “Buffalo” [...]

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Check out the Eddie Vedder Wine Watch

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Platters 2010 have just announced the 2010 South African Winery of the Year:
Sadie Faimly Wines
A well deserved accolade for a winery that has had a fantastic year, receiving 5 stars for two wines:
Sadie Family Columella 2007
Sadie Family Palladius 2008
Eben Sadie has carved out a niche and created a bit of a cult following with his [...]

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I am biased towards South African wine - that’s what this blog is about. I also don’t possess the international ‘experience’ from which to bench mark South African wine against.
But I’m getting there - slowly but surely - bottle by bottle.
For that reason it’s always nice to read someone elses view on the South African [...]

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