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Stirring the Lees with James Molesworth
Posted: March 6, 2007 By James Molesworth
Well, I’m off to South Africa. Marvin finally agreed to send me—probably because he got sick of me talking about it, and he just wanted me out of his hair for a few weeks! It’s been a while since a Wine Spectator editor made an official visit to the Cape—not since my colleague James Suckling was there shortly after apartheid ended in 1994.
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Tasting Highlights
Great values can be found in a range of styles
Posted: February 9, 2007 By James Molesworth
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New Wines, New Faces
The South African winery started with help from an Italian leader, but found its footing with the help of a Bordeaux icon
Posted: February 1, 2007 By James Molesworth
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Tasting Highlights
South Africa's workhorse grape deserves more attention
Posted: January 29, 2007 By James Molesworth
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Tasting Highlights
Syrah and other Rhône varieties are among the Cape's most exciting new releases
Posted: January 19, 2007 By James Molesworth
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Winemaker Talk
South African winemaker makes outstanding Syrahs and Cabernets at Cape winery Boekenhoutskloof
Posted: January 19, 2007 By James Molesworth
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Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot increase their presence in the Cape
Posted: January 17, 2007 By James Molesworth
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Stirring the Lees with James Molesworth
Posted: December 28, 2006 By James Molesworth
I've just finished off the last of my South African tastings for my upcoming report (scheduled for the April 30 issue). Running the numbers, it turns out I've reviewed over 360 South African wines since my last report—the most I've ever reviewed in a single year since I began covering the region six years ago.
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Winemaker Talk
South African vintner stays focused on Chenin Blanc--and the food to go with it
Posted: September 26, 2006 By James Molesworth
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Stirring the Lees with James Molesworth
Posted: September 19, 2006 By James Molesworth
I sat down with South African vintner Beyers Truter last week, to talk a bit about Pinotage. I haven’t been kind to the Pinotage grape – at one time South Africa’s most important red varietal. I find the wines dominated by rustic, stemmy notes and an aggressive tannin structure.
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Winemaker Talk
South Africa's Rumi-quoting vintner splits time between Mulderbosch and his own Sanctum
Posted: September 1, 2006 By James Molesworth
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Winemaker Talk
Owner of South Africa's Rudera winery explains why he champions Chenin Blanc
Posted: August 14, 2006 By James Molesworth
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Tasting Highlights
As the Cape wine industry matures, the varietal landscape is changing
Posted: July 25, 2006 By James Molesworth
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Stirring the Lees with James Molesworth
Posted: July 21, 2006 By James Molesworth
I sat down with Bruce Jack the other day, to get caught up on things in South Africa. Jack, 36, is the owner and winemaker at Flagstone winery, and he’s what I consider a typical South African vintner: quality oriented, producing a moderate volume (about 70,000 cases a year) and focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc (the Cape’s best grapes, along with Chenin Blanc).
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See why South Africa is one of the most exciting emerging wine regions. Cape vintner Charles Back of Fairview Wines talks about how South Africans are coming together over wine in this conversation with James Molesworth.
Posted: July 20, 2006
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News
Warm, dry conditions made it a very good year for structured Cabernets and Syrahs
Posted: June 9, 2006 By James Molesworth
April 30, 2006 Issue
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Tasting Reports
Syrah and Chenin Blanc star as Americans discover the Cape
Posted: April 30, 2006 By James Molesworth
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Stirring the Lees with James Molesworth
Posted: April 24, 2006 By James Molesworth
A few items from my beats… • At Matetic , which has been impressive in its first few years, another young winemaker is taking over. Paula Cardenas, 33, will be replacing Rodrigo Soto when the harvest finishes up.
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Luxury-goods tycoon built his empire starting with grapes and tobacco
Posted: January 23, 2006 By James Molesworth
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Tasting Highlights
Boutique wineries champion quality, leading the new releases from the Cape
Posted: November 22, 2005 By James Molesworth
