I have decided to publish a comment made by Yolinda on a recent post about a remarkable shiraz.
I just enjoy her description of the wine and how desperate she has become to get her hands on a bottle!
“Speaking of Shiraz, if you happen to come across Freedom Hill Shiraz 2004, have yourself a bottle and [...]

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Last night, the Game Ranger and the Wine Thief joined myself and Lisa in celebrating our first night in our new and humble abode in High Cape.
Moving is stressful - especially when a can of white paint spills all over the back seat of your car. Not ideal.
After all the stress I thought what better [...]

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This weeks “Wine for the Weekend” is a bloody marvelous Shiraz perfect for warming the cockles in this cold weather (if you’re in Cape Town that is).
I’ve had in on at least five different occasions and it has consistently been a joy to drink.
Hartenburg Shiraz 2005
Sumptuously smooth and silky - this is a sexy wine [...]

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Those people who dismiss Pinotage as a useless grape varietal must find themselves a little bit embarressed and a tad ashamed of themselves when they sip on a bottle of this world class wine:
Moreson Pinotage 2006
Elegant beyond belief - smooth, rich and decadent flavours. Dark fruit is prominent with plums and dark cherry the most obvious association. [...]

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My suggested wine for the weekend has it’s roots in Italy and this South African version is very cheerful indeed.
Altydgedacht Barbera 2006
Light, fruity and incredibly smooth. Red berries abound on the nose and palate coupled with fresh acidity and a lingering finish.
Most people I’ve spoken to have been pleasantly surprised by this little gem of [...]

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