Grape

Melvyn Minnaar's blog

‘Superior’ Redux

A rethink of our wine classification system may be a good idea. Can we learn elsewhere? Read more

Revisiting Special Late Harvest

Special Late Harvest seldom comes up in serious wine company. We’re missing something - as the lush Nederburg 2009 proves. Read more

First 2010 wine from the clever cousins

Okay, it does ring up marketing razzmatazz, but the Four Cousins beat the pack with the first 2010 wine on the shelves. They can merrily sound a few more bells. Read more

Sauvignon’s wood flirtation

It’s probably hard to convince the crowd who loves crispy, pungent sauvignon that sensible wood treatment can turn the noble grape into a masterpiece. Read more

When the juices start flowing

Could there be anything more exciting than the start of a new wine harvest? Read more