Grape 25 contents

	Editorial: Defamation suit settled And statement: Howe vs Grape
	The vigilant wine-writer Michael Fridjhon looks at some of the ethical questions confronting wine journalists
	Continuity and change Tim James reports on Welgemeend Estate Reserve 1979 – 2001
	A Bordeaux state of mind Philip van Zyl reports on Overgaauw Tria Corda 1979 – 2003
	Praise for the pioneers Vertical tastings of the Cape’s oldest bordeaux blend producers have been both exciting and informative
	Shiraz/syrah What’s in a name? Tim James looks for an answer
	Made in the vineyards But is there enough respect – and training – given to those who work among the vines? asks Cathy van Zyl
	Vintage matters Quality and character variation across years is a factor even in the Cape. Angela Lloyd looks at conditions in recent vintages, and the sorts of wine they produced
	Snowed in Have wine, must sell it. Bruce Jack makes it all the way to Nova Scotia to do just that
	The Widow's sour grapes