Spring is upon us, so Dan samples some chenin blanc for the warmer weather, with examples from Deetlefs Wine Estate, Ken Forrester Wines, Maison Estate and Beaumont...
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Carbon neutral, organic, made from fresh compost by monks wearing sandals - there's plenty of environmentally friendly wine going around, but is it any good? Dan samples...
Chocolate and coffee masquerading as wine? There's been a growing trend in wine highlighting chocolate or coffee notes; this week Dan samples the Chocoholic Pinotage...
The Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend, so Dan's put wine from all four competing countries to the test: Moon from Frankland Estate in Australia, malbec from...
This week, some wine you might not be terribly familiar with... The brilliantly named Casting For Chris And Becoming Paul chenin by BLANKbottle, with a fantastic back...
Ernie Els is a much-travelled golfer, and his celebrated Ernie Els Wines aren't far behind, finding favour around the world - including Greece, where Dan tries out a...
While travelling in Greece, Dan catches up with a pair of twins making wine in the village of Ancient Messini, or Mavromati, and also visits Gentilini Winery & Vineyards...
Having visited Mendoza with Wines of Argentina and tried the world's finest Malbec, Dan tastes four South African options to see how they compare, from Diemersfontein...
It's a blend regular that's getting more time in the limelight as a single varietal - and cabernet franc has some fine estates showcasing it at its best. This week Dan...
Need to see off the winter chill, but not a big fan of red? This week Dan sizes up four white blends that should see you through the cooler months - DeWet Viljoen's Six...