Is wyn gesond? Om hierdie vraag te kan beantwoord, moet mens kyk na wat in die glas is. 85% GOED: Jou glas bevat hoofsaaklik water, antosianien (’n anti-oksidant) en polifenole (insluitende tanniene en resveratrol). Al hierdie bestanddele het hulself reeds bewys as goed vir jou. 15% SLEG: Die agterb …
“We were surprised by the diversity of the vineyards in the valley and believe that this diversity makes the Franschhoek Wine Valley an even more interesting place for winemakers. We were also impressed with the diverse range of wines made here.” Earlier in February the Franschhoek Wine Valley had t …
Wine and food matching is the process of pairing food dishes with wine to enhance the dining experience. In many cultures, wine has had a long history of being a staple at the dinner table, and in some ways both the winemaking and culinary traditions of a region will have evolved together over the y …
Ons is deeglik vasgevang in die era van globalisering en die uitruil van kulinêre idees het ’n hoogtepunt bereik. Sowel heilsame, gemaklike kos as fynproewergeregte het die hoeksteen van miljoene mense regoor die wêreld geword. Intussen inspireer glans-sjefs ’n nuwe geslag tuiskokke om “buite die bo …
Pinot noir has been described as “the most romantic of wines, with so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, and so powerful a punch that, like falling in love, they make the blood run hot and the soul wax embarrassingly poetic.” It has also been called “sex in a glass”. Incidentally, the experts t …
Is jy meer soos pinot noir of eerder syrah? Watter wynkultivar pas die beste by jou persoonlikheid? IS JY ’N EKSTROVERT? BUIGSAAM, VERDRAAGSAAM, PRAGMATIES – Jy is malbec Jy is buigsaam en kan byna enigiets wat jou kant toe gegooi word, hanteer. Jy hou van onmiddellike oplossings vir werklike probl …
Wine geeks are sometimes told to lighten-up. Wine is “just a drink”, “just a grocery”. When it comes to serving whites at 42° F versus 47° F, matching wines to specific glasses and pairing Assyrtiko rather than Sauvignon Blanc with crudo, I agree. A winery in Georgia’s Kakheti region. However, I sug …
Smelling the cork after opening a bottle can seem like a relic of the past, but you’re making a huge mistake if you skip this step in evaluating wine. Chances are, when you’ve ordered a bottle of wine at a restaurant, the server presented you with the cork. What should happen next is a source of som …
Een of ander stadium op jou wynreis gaan jy op, sal ons maar sê, sekere mense afkom! Sekere mense wat sekere dinge kwyt raak oor wyn. Hulle gaan probeer verfynd voorkom, maar ons almal weet hoe hulle werklik voorkom. Laat hulle maar hul slimmighede kwyt raak. Kry hulle stilweg jammer en wees tevrede …
Indien daar tien gebooie van wyn sou wees, wat sou hulle wees? Miskien volg jy reeds onwetend, of selfs wetend, die belangrikste beginsels van wyn. Kyk hierna en besluit self of jy die Tien Gebooie van Wyn nakom! Eer die wyn Waardeer waar die wyn vandaan kom. Deur dit te doen, sal jy ook jou smaakkl …
Illustrating the ability of South African wineries to produce wines of true structure, while also highlighting the challenges of New World pinot noir, only a dozen of the 36 wines entered for the second Winemag Pinot Noir Report, in conjunction with Tonnelliere Saint Martin, scored 90/100 or more. T …
Everyone has their own particular style. Below are the most common types of wine drinkers. Which one are you? The Luddite – Just say ‘no’ to screw caps The Luddite is unblushing in their love for the old way. Things like screwcaps, wine-in-a-box and fancy plastic aerators make The Luddite shiver in …
Wine and sex is definitely not a pairing that instantly comes into mind. However, even though we don’t talk about it, wine is used as a social lubricant all the time, which leaves one wondering … Why is wine and sex a thing? In 2009, an Italian research group published a study that showed a correlat …
Wouldn’t it be great to live forever? Well, maybe not forever, but at least long enough to see your grandkids grow, or maybe even some great grand kids. Not many people are lucky enough for that to happen, but recently, more and more people seem to adding more candles to their birthday cakes. So why …
Hasn’t it? … back in 2007, rosé was not such a hot button topic. Its growth over the past eleven years is astounding. Nielsen reports that sales of still rosé have risen 65% since last year. Sparkling rosé sales jumped by 16%. The funny thing is, we can assume that prior to direct pressing, most all …
Ondanks al die positiewe gebeure in die plaaslike wynbedryf, ly Suid-Afrika se beeld as wynland steeds onder die persepsie van een wat goedkoop wyn maak, aldus die gesaghebbende Britse wynskrywer en –beoordelaar, Tim Atkin MW. Volgens hom is daar ongelukkig steeds te groot klem op grootmaatwyn, wyn …
Regardless of how you found your way into wine, you’re here now! Thank goodness. Of course, wine drinking is very much a journey itself, and it’s quite likely that your wine palate will change over time. You’ve probably already experienced a “taste revolution” once in your life. For example, remembe …
We’re all a little bit different. While some of us believe a caramel latte is a defamation to espresso, others would rather shroud bitter coffee with warm milk. We might as well admit our tastes are different, to each their own or, as the French say, “à chacun son goût.” The flavors you like in othe …
Most fairy tales have a happy ending, but there’s a wonderful story that unfolds every year in the middle of France, bringing wealth and riches to the poor every time it’s told. And, as if by magic, the bags of gold grow bigger with every telling. Are you sitting comfortably? Way back in 1440 the Ch …
Have a wine hangover? The following 8 steps might surprise you, but they will help you recover faster. Get back on track and start having a better day. Let’s take care of some of the unpleasant symptoms of a hangover including: The headaches The exhausted feeling The ‘my body is gross’ feeling The n …
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