by Jo-Ann Corbett | Mar 10, 2023 | Featured Grape, SA Wine, South African Wine, Wine
Ah, Tassenberg. For many ex pat South Africans, just the mention of this name is enough to evoke memories of simpler times, of good friends, and of many a wild night spent in the company of those we love. This humble wine, has been a staple of our social lives for...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Feb 17, 2023 | Featured Grape, South African Wine
When it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, the first regions that come to mind for most wine enthusiasts are France’s Loire Valley and New Zealand’s Marlborough. However, South Africa is also producing some outstanding South African Sauvignon Blancs that are worth...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Aug 16, 2021 | Featured Grape
Pinot Noir is one of the most captivating and complex of wines. Today, over 40 mutations of Pinot Noir exist, and they all taste different. The variation sparks passion in winemakers and drinkers to create the pinnacle of Pinot Noir. From earth-scented bottlings with...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Aug 9, 2021 | Featured Grape
Cabernet Franc (often shortened to “cab franc”) is a French red wine grape that is planted in all major wine-producing regions of the world. It is usually blended with other grapes in Bordeaux-style red wines, but Cabernet Franc is also made as a single-varietal wine...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Aug 2, 2021 | Featured Grape
Petit Verdot first gained fame as a blending grape for making Bordeaux wine. However, because Petit Verdot often has difficulties reaching full phenolic ripeness, not much of it is planted or used in Bordeaux today. Yet, that was not always the case. In fact, Petit...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Jul 26, 2021 | Featured Grape
Merlot is the most popular and widely planted wine grape varietal in France, reaching its true zenith of expression in Bordeaux wine. Around the world, it’s the fifth most planted wine grape. Merlot is a variety of black wine grape that is originally from the Bordeaux...
