Well it seems like the whole world is on fire at the moment - this from News24 :
Somerset West - Emergency services are battling to get the fires raging in four areas in the Helderberg region under control, fire services said on Monday.
Four wine farms in the area - Erinvale, Lourensford, Vergelegen and Knorhoek - [...]

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Happy Easter to everyone!
I hope you are all stuffing your faces with decadent chocolate and washing it down with fabulous wine!
It’s a sunny day here in Cape Town and perfect for a couple of glasses of champers - so I think that’s what I’m going to start with!
I’d also like you to raise a glass [...]

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Dear Crumeister
Sorry for the delay. I have another job that pays the rent!

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Dear Cru Master
Domaine Richaud – Cotes du Rhone ‘Terres d’ Aigues’ (2005)
If you’re in the mood for wonderful floral aromas followed by mind altering weirdness on the palate – try this.

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Dear Cru Master
What a difference a year makes – Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 : 2005 versus 2006

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