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Cape Wine Masters welcome their newest graduate – Jacqui Henderson
A new Cape Wine Master has graduated and joined the ranks of the Institute of Cape Wine Masters the same year that the Cape Wine Academy (CWA) celebrates its 40th anniversary. The new head of the CWA Harry Melck awarded the certificate to Jacqui Henderson during an...
Escape the winter chill with Lanzerac’s luxe package
Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Jonkershoek Valley, the iconic Lanzerac in Stellenbosch is one of the region’s oldest and most opulent wine estates. Now, with its Winter Escape package, even ordinary folk like us (the not-so-rich-and-famous) can get a...
Veritas Young Writer reports back from ‘World’s Best Somm’ competition in Antwerp, Belgium
The artistic city of Antwerp in Belgium was the home and backdrop for the 2019 ASI Best Sommelier of the World competition - An event that only transpires once every three years. This year saw Belgium host the event in what was a full circle culmination with...
I am friends with the Monster …
Until recently most Aussie wine drinkers were unaware of the native Basque red variety called, Tannat. It is a thick skinned variety which has very high levels of tannins and produces deeply coloured wines with massive structure. Even those who have drunk it...
