Accesories you can present with our Wine as gifts
Why not present your fried with accessory with a great bottle of our wine as a gift this Christmas? They will be very impressed with you.
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The Dos And Don’ts Of Giving Wine As A Gift
The Dos And Don’ts Of Giving Wine As A Gift
There are a couple of things to consider when you buy wine as a gift for a friend. Here are a couple of pointers
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Wine Tips for November
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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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.
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Tips and Tricks to knowing your wine
We can give you all the tips and tricks to knowing your wine, but the biggest thing to remember is that there is no right and wrong when choosing a wine. It’s like deciding on which chocolate to indulge in – there are certain guidelines to follow to determine quality, although it’s really a matter of personal taste and even mood. If you like it, then it’s right for you!
A few tips to remember:
Describing the flavour of wines is easier if you look at the colour – a lighter red will likely taste of strawberries, raspberries or cherries; a darker one of blackberries or blackcurrants.
If you want to impress your friends with your wine knowledge, contact the Cape Wine Academy on 021 889 8844. Various courses are on offer nationwide.
If all the flavours, textures and aromas are in balance, the wine is pleasurable to drink, and its flavours linger after tasting, it’s a decent wine!
