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Wine
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New Lockdown Restrictions Make Wine Farm Visits Even More Appealing
15 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The sale of alcohol from retail outlets is once again restricted to set days and hours during the week, with one notable exception. Hello, wine farms.
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The Internet Is Revolutionising How We Enjoy Good Wine
10 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Through online courses, at-home tastings, and online shopping, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way that we enjoy wine.
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Three Five-Star Ratings That Stand Out From The Latest Platter’s Wine Guide
13 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A team of experts ranks hundreds of producers and brands, and thousands of individual wines, so cracking a five-star rating is a pretty big deal.
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Three Stunning Wine Farms Worth Visiting This Summer
05 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Nothing screams summer quite like sipping on a glass of wine while taking in a spectacular view.
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Jeroboams And Balthazars – The Idiot’s Guide To Big Wine Bottle Sizes
22 Oct 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I have taken it upon myself to learn the different wine bottle size names, and then to deliver it here, for general knowledge hunters and posterity.
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Big Winners From The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2020
06 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s a wine that we have a particular fondness for here at 2OV, and it just took home a rather prestigious award.
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An Idiot’s Guide To Reading A Wine Label
29 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Facing a wall of unfamiliar wine bottles can frustrate even the most worldly consumer. Thankfully, there’s a simple way to make things a little easier.
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Steak And Syrah – Win Cases Of Wine And Celebrate Heritage Month
11 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
National Heritage Day is almost upon us, and if you like your steak with fine wine, there’s a competition with your name on it.
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Our Top Five Favourite Ways To Open Wine Without A Bottle Opener
27 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There are few things worse than hankering for a glass of wine, before realising that you have no idea where the corkscrew is.
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Level 2 Euphoria: How To Get The Rupert Wines Optima (2016) For R183, Before The Public Even Sees It
19 Aug 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’m not a ‘member’ of many loyalty programs. I’m still wondering what the whole Woolies MySchool thing is all about. Do I just keep swiping? Until when? And yes, packets please – I left my bags at home.
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SA Wine Industry Headed For Jobs “Bloodbath”
18 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You never, ever want to read the words “jobs” and “bloodbath” in the same sentence, but these are the times in which we live.
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Fans Of Italy Will Love This Superb ‘Survival Box’
17 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We may not be able to holiday in Italy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some of the country’s finest treats.
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Two Cracking Winter Recipes That Will Hit The Spot
27 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Live your best winter life with two incredibly decadent recipes involving lamb shanks and short ribs. Need I say more?
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The Latest Proposal Regarding Restaurants And The Liquor Ban
07 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Restaurateurs have proposed a solution that would allow them to sell alcohol to sit-down customers when they order a meal.
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Two Superb Winter Wine Specials With Free Nationwide Delivery
06 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ll have to give the Franschhoek Bastille Festival a miss this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t drink some damn good wine.
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Top Cape Winemakers Team Up For Unique Collector’s Edition
18 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You can’t go on a tour of the Winelands at present, but thanks to a partnership between some of the Cape’s top winemakers, we can enjoy a taste tour at home.
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Nail The Perfect Father’s Day Gift – Six Bottles For R950
10 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
With Father’s Day looming, and Mother’s Day already passed, put down the ‘best dad’ mug and pay attention if you really want to treat your folks.
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Better Be Quick If You Want To Take Advantage Of This Red Wine Special
15 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re heading into the winter months, which is when quality red wine really earns its stripes. There’s no harm in sorting out what you’ll be drinking ahead of time.
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Wine Lovers Are In For A Treat With 2020 Vintage
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
All signs point to an “exceptional 2020 vintage”, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
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SAB Reckons This Will Change The Government’s Mind About Booze Sales
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SAB has outlined a bid to allow for the sale of alcohol, in a series of proposals submitted to President Ramaphosa.
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Now Is The Time To Win A Wine Hamper Worth R2 550
24 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Do you know what will significantly improve your evenings during lockdown? Winning an Anthonij Rupert Wyne Cape of Good Hope hamper.
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Red Wine Flows From The Taps In Italy [Video]
12 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The residents of Settecani, a small town in Italy, turned on their taps to find red wine pouring out of the pipes.
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Another Glowing Review For Revered Cape Winelands Tapas Restaurant
06 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Go on. Treat yo’self to excellent wine, incomparable views, and some of the best tapas this side of the Sahara.
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It’s Worth Trying The FT’s Advice On How To Never Have A Hangover
03 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that it’s possible to have a few glasses of wine without worrying about the hangover? Let’s read some wise words on the subject.
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The Most Expensive Wine In The World Is Served By Teaspoon
13 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A wine being sold in Hungary is so expensive and so sweet that tastings happen using a teaspoon. So how can it justify the price tag?
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Wine Fundis Should Look Out For These Five Changes In 2020
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Serious global concern about the effect of climate change on wine has sparked some creativity in the industry, and wine may never be the same again.
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Somerset West Has Never Seen Anything Quite Like ‘Somerset Fresh’
21 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Most of my dealings with Somerset West involve traffic and an increase in blood pressure, but this will be completely different.
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Tasting Notes From That 120-Year-Old Champagne They Found Buried Underground
20 Nov 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
If it wasn’t enough of a moment finding a stash of almost 120-year-old champagne buried underground, a bunch of wine connoisseurs gave it official tasting notes.
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Latest Glowing Review Of Our Winelands Comes Via Canada
14 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A prominent Canadian travel site recently published a wonderful article singing the praises of our very own Cape Winelands.
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Five Basic Principles That Many Wine Drinkers Get Wrong
30 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You don’t need to be a sommelier, but nobody wants to be accused of drinking wine like a noob. Here are some basic principles to work on.
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