With Rianie Strydom being the only female member of the 45-strong Cape Winemakers Guild, Andrea Mullineux (left) and Nadia Newton Johnson both have strong claims on joining the organisation. Mullineux, along with husband Chris, makes wines under the … [Read more...]
Topical pic: Which of these two will be next to join the Cape Winemakers Guild?
October 31, 2012 by 4 Comments
Terroir Al Límit Dits del Terra 2008 vs. Terroir Al Límit Les Manyes 2008
June 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A tasting of nine wines from Priorat courtesy of the Cape Winemakers Guild last night and presented by Eben Sadie, who has made wine there since 2001. Shades of Iggy Pop addressing the Freemasons but really worthwhile despite that. A potted … [Read more...]
Steve Tanzer rates the 2011 CWG Auction wines
September 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Steve Tanzer of US publication International Wine Cellar recently announced his ratings of the wines to be sold at this year’s Cape Winemakers Guild auction. Tanzer’s top scoring wine on 94 points is the Ernie Els CWG 2009 followed by Waterford … [Read more...]
Wine Spectator rates the 2011 CWG Auction wines
September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
James Molesworth of Wine Spectator recently posted his review of the wines to be sold at this year’s Cape Winemakers Guild auction, again highlighting the difference in the way the 100-point system is applied in the USA compared to … [Read more...]
Wine rating systems analysed
August 25, 2011 by 6 Comments
Publication of my ratings of the wines to be sold on the Cape Winemakers Guild auction (see here) has caused some controversy. Teddy Hall said he was initially “devastated” when his Hendrik Biebouw Auction Reserve Chenin Blanc 2010 received a … [Read more...]
2011 CWG auction wines rated
August 16, 2011 by 7 Comments
Earlier today the Cape Winemakers Guild facilitated a blind tasting of the wines to be sold at this year’s auction by a group of local wine journalist, the venue being Nitida Cellars in Durbanville. Those participating included Tim James of The … [Read more...]
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