Last nights Wine X 2009 at the Cape Town Convention Centre was a real blast - thoroughly entertaining and fun.
Some observations:
- there were notably less estates attending - which actually wasn’t a bad thing
- the show was a little more dynamic this year with more features and fun stands (under the influence E2)
- the quality [...]

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I’m heading through to WineX in Cape Town this evening with a couple of friends.
The main objective for us will be to go and laugh at our good friend the Wine Thief at his Under the Influence stand (E2) - he’ll be the ugly guy in the pink suit.
As it is with most years, my [...]

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If you are planning on going to the 2009 WINEX THE RAND MERCHANT BANK WINE FESTIVAL then look no further than this sweet little offer from our friends over at Under the Influence:
UNDER THE INFLUENCE is pleased to announce that we have secured a special ticket offer for patrons to the 2009 WINEX THE RAND [...]

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Under the Influence has just launched it’s amazing Winter Wine Experiences - and they promise to be really amazing evenings.
I’ve been to a couple of the tastings and if you have yet to experience the sheer passion and knowledge of Allister “The Nose” Kreft - then you’re in for a treat.

He brings the subject of [...]

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The Solms Delta Oesfees 2009 was nothing short of amazing.
In only it’s second year of existence it was even bigger and better than last year - which is quite something because last year was phenomenal.
It’s one of those cultural celebrations that really shouldn’t be missed by those in and around the area at the time.
My [...]

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