Merlot
Merlot means ‘Young Blackbird’ in French and could be said it is because of the dark grape or because blackbirds enjoy eating grapes.
The earliest record of Merlot was from 1784, in the Bordeaux region of France.
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Winemaker’s Notes
Winemaker’s Notes
It is that part of the year again that when you keep quiet you can year the vines growing, so it is all hands on deck to get the foliage management done in a timely fashion.
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South Africa’s Wine Regions
SA Wine Regions
South Africa has the most breathtaking wine regions (winelands), and in Western Cape there are 18 wine routes within an hour from Cape Town.
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SA Wine Harvest 2018
SA Wine Harvest 2018: Big challenges in the vineyard, big surprises in the cellar
Wine grape producers and cellars in South Africa are positive about the quality of wines from the 2018 harvest, despite challenging conditions resulting in one of the smallest crops in more than a decade.
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Wine Tips for October
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc white wine is made from a green skinned grape variety that originate in France. The name is derived from the French word for “savage”. It was originally an indigenous plant in South West France.
