If ever there was a place destined to produce a cheeky tipple, it has to be the village of Bouzy in the champagne country of northern France. Yes, it really is pronounced “boozy” and that…
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Young-gun winemakers put South Africa back on map
For decades South Africa has been the promising but slightly uncouth cousin of the wine world, but a new generation of vintners are creating distinctive — and some say world-beating — wines. Quaffed by the…
Ferrari sparkling wines and Chef Gaetano Sgroi dazzle at Sankara
There are many rare opportunities in life, some of which will prove to be memorable and rare occasions, those that will be spoken about and shared over dinner conversations for weeks to come – Friday…
Le Decanter: Nairobi’s haven for French wines and champagne
There are many things I want from a wine shop and boutique gourmet food store. But love in its literal sense is not one of them. What does it mean when someone proclaims to…
New South African wines use Mandela’s name
Over the years South African icon Nelson Mandela has inspired a clothing line, pricey artworks and countless cheap souvenirs, all of which have fuelled debate over the use of his image. Now wine lovers can…