At this year’s benchmark, I was treated to a tasting of Riana Hall’s superb Rudera trio of wooded Chenin Blanc – De Tradisie, Robusto and platinum – which showcase the many facets of old dryland bush vines and natural winemaking techniques.
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Winter is a time at Rudera Wines when the pace has slowed down, or so it seems if one looks at the vineyards standing in the cold rain. The Vines may be dormant, but pruning is one of the most important operations in this dormant season. Once the leaves fall, the vascular system becomes inactive and plugs up. About a month before spring, it is time to prune our...
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The 2018 Nederburg Wine Preview tasting was held on 31 July at the new Tsogo Sun hotel in the city, the Sun Square CityBowl on the corner of Buitengracht & Strand Streets – one of the newest hotels on the Cape Town scene. Tsogo Sun must have thousands of beds in the city! They are one of the biggest spenders at the auction, so good to see them...
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Instead of slaving away in the kitchen attempting to bake a fancy dessert that you scratched out of an old cookbook, or somewhere online, why not rather keep it simple and pair Rudera’s Noble Late Harvest with a variety of cheeses for a stunning dessert!
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The mushrooms, with their savoury earthiness, mirror the Rudera Syrah’s own savory notes, on both the palate and nose. The umami-rich parmesan shavings, used to finish the dish, complements the Rudera Syrah’s leathery, black pepper, flavours.
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Winemag.co.za is pleased to present the 10 Year Old Wine Awards 2017 – featuring wines from the 2007 vintage.
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Graham Howe reports on the first major tasting of the year – The Magic of Chenin Blanc – a showcase for consumers held in Cape Town in April.
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“Stellenbosch has the potential to become as significant as the Napa Valley,” says Clay Gregory, President and CEO of Visit Napa Valley. Gregory, who will be a headline speaker at The Business of Wine and Food Tourism Conference in Stellenbosch on 1 and 2 November, believes South Africa already has the skills and assets but currently lacks the investment.
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Look forward to a plethora of smells, sights and gourmet delights when you join Executive Chef Christo Pretorius and Rudera Wines on Friday 28 August 2015 for an evening at the Twelve Apostles Hotel’s Azure Restaurant for an exclusive Food & Wine Pairing Dinner.
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There are many legends and heroes of the wine industry and we’ll be focusing on some of them for our “On the shoulders of Giants” August Spotlight page and in keeping with that theme, here are our pick of the best wines for the right hero.
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The Nederburg Auction on the 12th and 13th September 2014 gives an opportunity to experience some older vintage Chenin blanc wines. Beautifully matured and scarce wines such as the following are on offer: Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2003 Rudera Chenin Blanc 2004 De Morgenzon Chenin Blanc 2005
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Chenin is not just versatile in the cellar; it loves such a wide variety of foods. From Mediterranean spices to flavours of Asia, richer and sweeter styles will even take on sweet dishes such as baked apples and maple-cured bacon.
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