In my last post I asked everyone to let me know what wineries they would chose to represent South Africa in the “Wine Olympics”.
I got some interesting feedback which you can view in the comments section of the last post.
Here is my list of what I believe are the best wineries in South Africa per [...]

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If I were to ask you to select 5 of the best wineries from South Africa to represent the country at the “Wine Olympics” - who would make it onto your list?
I’ll give you my list when I’ve received some feedback from you - I think it would be an interesting exercise.
Let’s see who comes [...]

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Now here is a topic that always gets me going and right into the heart of a healthy debate with any wine lover I can pick on: Wine Awards!
>>Take the Survey<<
(and when you do you stand a chance to win a case of wine!)
The above survey is in aid of research being conducted [...]

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The official classification of Bordeaux wine took place in 1855, under orders from Napoleon III.

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If you were to sit down to your last dinner and were offered one last bottle of wine from anywhere in the world - what would that wine be and why?
Additionally - if two sommeliers, namely Robert Parker and Hugh Johnson, approached your table to offer you advice - who’s suggestions would you take most [...]

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