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New Wines, New Faces: Capaia

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

News & Features : Tasting Highlights

Tasting Highlights: South African Chenin Blanc

South Africa's workhorse grape deserves more attention

Posted: January 29, 2007 By James Molesworth

News & Features : Tasting Highlights

Tasting Highlights: South Africa, Part 2

Syrah and other Rhône varieties are among the Cape's most exciting new releases

Posted: January 19, 2007 By James Molesworth

News & Features : Winemaker Talk

Winemaker Talk: Marc Kent

South African winemaker makes outstanding Syrahs and Cabernets at Cape winery Boekenhoutskloof

Posted: January 19, 2007 By James Molesworth

News & Features : Tasting Highlights

Tasting Highlights: South Africa, Part 1

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot increase their presence in the Cape

Posted: January 17, 2007 By James Molesworth

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Another Year, Another 360 South African Wines

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.

News & Features : Winemaker Talk

Winemaker Talk: Ken Forrester

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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A Sit Down With Pinotage Champion Beyers Truter...

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: Mike Dobrovic

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: Teddy Hall

Owner of South Africa's Rudera winery explains why he champions Chenin Blanc

Posted: August 14, 2006 By James Molesworth

News & Features : Tasting Highlights

Tasting Highlights: South Africa

As the Cape wine industry matures, the varietal landscape is changing

Posted: July 25, 2006 By James Molesworth

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A Sit Down With South African Vintner Bruce Jack...

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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Coming Together Over Wine: Charles Back on South Africa

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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Harvest 2006: South African Vintners Happy With Both Reds and Whites

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 : Tasting Reports

South Africa Still Surging

Syrah and Chenin Blanc star as Americans discover the Cape

Posted: April 30, 2006 By James Molesworth

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Items From Down Under

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.