South Africa

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Barolo's 100-Point Vintage
Eight Top Syrahs From Around the World
Legendary Tokaji Tasting
Red, White and Blues Brothers

Rapid progress spotlights Syrah

James Molesworth
Issue: January 31, 2005

South Africa may be improving more rapidly than any of the other regions I currently cover. My tastings used to be dominated by rustic Pinotage and green, bitter Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings. In the last five years, Pinotage has moved to the background and Syrah has emerged as South Africa's best red varietal.