by Jo-Ann Corbett | Aug 25, 2022 | South African Wine
Kanonkop Wine Estate , Pioneers, Mavericks, Traditionalists… Leaders in South African Wine production. Kamala Harris, current US Vice President is quoted as saying “You never have to ask anyone’s permission to lead, just lead!” I see this message every day as...
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 | 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...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Jul 19, 2021 | Featured Grape
Syrah is the red wine grape that rules the Northern Rhone Valley. While Syrah is planted all over the world, at close to 70,000 hectares, more Syrah is planted in France, than in any other country. Syrah is the only red grape allowed by AOC rules in the appellations...