Today, exactly one year ago, we officially set off on the crazy beautiful journey that is Joburg Wine Club. As with any adventure, we didn’t really know what we were getting ourselves into. All we knew was that we wanted to break the boundaries of wine culture in South Africa and we wanted to delve …
What better place to plant the seed than in the lively City of Gold. Read More »
Wine ACCESSORIES TOP NOTE DESIGN I am so impressed with the quality and design of the upcycled products available from this company (also female-owned). I love my upcycled wine bottle lamp (wired professionally to function as a lamp, just add your own lampshade!). There are many unique options on the site like puzzles, placements, and …
I also am fascinated with the corner of the wine world which is often overlooked in the mainstream but those in the know are fully aware of the exciting and food friendly wines from this region. “Recently I discovered (thanks to my Head Sommelier Imre) great reds particularly Pinot Noir and dry style of white …
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Famed for its star-studded international film festival, glamorous yachts, historical villas, and the beautiful Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes is a sparkling jewel along the French Riviera, or as the French call it, Côte d’Azur. A nickname coined in the late 1800s by writer Stéphen Liégeard, referring to its stunning blue (azur) coastline. Once …
Black Sea beauty Located in the Black Sea basin, Moldova is nestled between Romania to the west and Ukraine to the east. Locals claim that the country’s shape resembles a bunch of grapes. I hadn’t noticed, but now I recognize it as readily as Italy’s boot. It is completely landlocked, though only 5 miles (8km) …
Exploring Moldova: The wine regions, grape varieties and producers. Read More »
Dress Appropriately The color black is a lifesaver when it comes to a wine tasting tour. Avoid the temptation of wearing white; the wine spills won’t be quite appealing. While at it, don’t have dangling sleeves as you might cause spills. It would also be great to wear comfortable shoes, such as flats. Tie your …
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