If you enjoyed Part I of the roundup, let’s dive right back into the wines. Ready? The first popping cork in Part II was Beau’s contribution from Basic Juice. He left Franschoek behind and headed for the Paarl region where he decided to try the 2003 Vansha Dry Red, the second label produced by Ridgeback […]
Click here for a full portionA barrel of South African reds – WBW#6 round-up, Part I
Well, shops around the world have been emptied of their stock of South African wines, the corks have all been popped and rather a lot of good food has been eaten – yup, Wine Blogging Wednesday #6 has drawn to a successful close. We had a not-too-shabby 22 25 contributors from around the world, and […]
Click here for a full portionZonnebloem Pinotage – Derek’s WBW#6 contribution
[Here’s a WBW#6 contribution from Derek Holl who does not yet have his own blog – but he seems to be thinking about it!]
Click here for a full portionAsara 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon – Ian’s WBW#6 contribution
[Here is another contribution from a “passionate amateur” wine taster who doesn’t (yet) have a blog but wanted to join in the fun.] “Hi Jeanne! I was inspired to do a tasting myself, but I am (as of yet) blogless. So I hope you do not mind that I add my comments here.
Click here for a full portionWBW#6 – Beyerskloof Synergy 2001
When I chose this month’s theme for WBW there was never really much doubt as to whether I would have a South African theme – I mean, hello, I’m South African and as far as I’m aware, the only South African blogger taking part in WBW. So if I’m not going to suggest SA wines, […]
Click here for a full portionA Valentine’s cherry millefeuille for Sugar High Friday
What was that I was saying in my previous post about procrastination? Here at Cooksister I’ve managed to turn Sugar High Friday into Sugar High Weekend… But this time there was a reason. No really. You see, Nick’s been away in Spain for a week on a rowing camp and he took the digital camera […]
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