Category Archives: SA wine blogger profile

Spotlight on What I Drank Last Night

Christian Eedes of What I Drank last Night graduated from Stellenbosch University with a philosophy degree.  Apparently his time spent discussing Hegel anf Kant in student bars over a glass or ten of red wine equipped him well for his future career:  … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Batonage

Well, I am back from my trip to South Africa and attending the fabulous 2011 Food Blogger Indaba!  I met such inspirational people and the event has made me feel so positive and energised by the state of South African … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Cathy Marston

As you all know, I lived most of my life in South Africa before embarking on a European adventure that is still an ongoing project.  In today's feature, however, we meet somebody who did my journey in reverse, moving lock, … Continue reading

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Spotlight on A Minute of Wine

I haven't profiled a wine blogger in a while, so it's good to meet Iain & Julie of A Minute of Wine.  They describe their blog as being dedicated to bringing you honest, simple, enjoyable films about some of the top … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Kumkani Wines blog

Kumkani is the Xhosa word for king – which tells you a lot about the high regard that this company has for its products.  The company in question is the company of wine people and their five core brands are both … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Spit or Swallow

Ever found yourself at a loose end in the Cape winelands, keen to go and do a sneaky wineroute but not sure which farms will deliver the most bang for your buck, so the speak?  Well, newcomer Spit or Swallow … Continue reading

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Spotlight on The Cru

If there's one thing you have to love (or hate!) about South Africans, it's our directness.  Other bloggers may waffle on about their philosophy and inspirations, but when you visit the "About" page at The Cru, this is what you … Continue reading

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Spotlight on WineCountry

Henre Rossouw of the blog WineCountry is a man on a mission.  And that mission is to get everyone thinking, talking, eating, drinking and visiting the wonderful Paarl wine region in the Cape! And I have to say he's doing a fine … Continue reading

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Spotlight on The Pinotage Club

Although Peter May of The Pinotage Club is neither a South African expat nor a resident, he writes about South Africa's favourite oenological export, Pinotage, with such passion that he is considered an honourary South African wine blogger.  Apart from … Continue reading

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Spotlight on the Backsberg’s Blog

Few people who were of wine drinking age in South Africa in the early 1990s are likely to be unfamiliar with the Backsberg estate – I remember them as one of the pioneers of fine Chardonnays at a time when … Continue reading

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