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In Conversation with Melanie van der Merwe
After more than a decade working as Cellar Master for sparkling wines at Distell, Melanie van...
Best Cape Town Wine Restaurants
Fernando, Danielle, Daniela Looking for the best Cape Town restaurants with curated wine lists? Fernando, Danielle,...
RWC Magazine: Your Weekly Journey into the World of Fine Wine
Wine isn’t just about what’s in the glass. It’s about where it came from — and...
Rueda Wine Co.’s Barolo Vintage Report 2020
Overall 2020 was a year like no other. The world was at a standstill; we were...
Rueda Wine Co.’s Rhone Vintage Report 2021
Please enjoy Rueda Wine Co.’s take on the 2021 vintage in Rhone, with our Rhone Vintage...
Wine Labels: A Guide to Understanding Vintage, Varietal, and Region
Understanding wine labels is an essential skill for any wine enthusiast. Labels hold the key to...
Decoding Stemware: Comparing Top Producers Like Zalto, Zwiesel, and Riedel
Selecting the proper stemware (wine glasses) is an essential aspect of the wine experience. The suitable...
Mastering the Art of Wine Tasting with Rueda Wine Co.: Expert Tips for Every Enthusiast
Mastering the art of wine tasting is a lifelong journey that marries sensory exploration with a...
Exploring the Unique Regional Variations of Chardonnay Wine
Chardonnay is a grape of contradictions. Used in mass-produced wines, Chardonnay occupies a contradictory space. It...
A Retrospective of Wine in South Africa: In Conversation with Ian Naude
Ian Naudé of Naudé Wines has been at the forefront of wine in South Africa, winemaking,...
Exploring the Unique Regional Variations of Syrah/Shiraz Wine
Syrah and Shiraz: The World’s Best Reds “Syrah is Cabaret…a bit in-your-face but with a lot...
From the Vine to the Lab: New Tech Changing Wine
New wine technologies are arriving faster than ever before. Given wine enthusiasts’ sense of tradition and...
Rueda Wine Co.’s Burgundy Vintage Report 2021
Please enjoy Rueda Wine Co.’s take on the 2021 vintage in Burgundy, with our Burgundy Vintage...
The South African Wine Odyssey
It might be a stretch to claim human civilisation would not exist without wine. However, shifting...
Rueda Wine Co.’s Barolo Vintage Report 2019
The winemaker's quest to make the best red wine is centuries old. Here's what happened when...
The Barolo Wars: Passion, Methods, and the Best Red Wine
Barolo, Italy: Wine is Art, Wine is Culture, Wine is History The Alps nearly encircle the...
The Future Wine Production: Can Producers Combat Climate Change?
Written by Mikaila Thurgood Image: Bruna Grimaldi vineyards in Piedmont, Italy, after suffering hail damage on...
A Quick Guide To Ageing Wines and Wine Cellaring
Have you ever bought a bottle of wine and wondered whether it would be better years...
What to Look for When Selecting the Best Burgundy Wines
The best Burgundy wines slowly reveal themselves to wine lovers who explore the region and its...
Buying Wine Online: How to Grow Your Cellar From Home
Buying wine online is becoming an increasingly common way for wine enthusiasts to find new, rare,...
Wines of Tuscany – A Hugely Famous Wine Region
The wines of Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most famous and greatest...
What Is The Difference Between Wine And Liquor?
The world of wines and spirits (commonly known as liquor) may be difficult to navigate. Particularly...
The Fantastic Ribera del Duero Spanish Wine Region.
Ribera del Duero produces superb wine, situated in the province of Burgos, in the north-central part...
Rueda Wine Co.’s Burgundy 2020 Vintage Report
The 2020 vintage in Burgundy, was highly anticipated, and so far is living up to expectations!...
Why It’s A Good Idea To Cellar Your Wine
When you age or “cellar” wine, it means that you choose to store a wine you...
Champagne and all that sparkles…
Champagne is a world-famous sparkling wine that has become synonymous with celebration, luxury, and elegance. The...
Switzerland Only Exports 2% Of Its Wines
Considering their reputation for exporting chocolate, cheese, and accurate timepieces. It’s odd that they’re able to...
Sakkie Mouton, Koekenaap and West Coast Wines
West Coast Wine Koekenaap is a small town located on the West Coast of South Africa,...
Left Bank Bordeaux – Cabernet is King!
Left Bank Bordeaux The Left Bank of Bordeaux is a wine-growing region located in the southwestern...
Barolo and Barbaresco – The Great Piedmont
Piedmont, located in the north-western part of Italy, is one of the most famous wine-producing regions...
Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a region located in central France, known for its stunning landscapes and...
The Wonderful Rioja – History and Winemaking
Rioja is one of the most famous and well-respected wine regions in the world, known for...
A Brief History of Wine in South Africa
The history of wine in South Africa can be traced back to the mid-17th century, when...
Wines of Switzerland
Switzerland is a country known for its stunning landscapes, world-class chocolate, and delicious cheeses. However, not...
The Importance of Wine Storage
Why Wine Storage and Cellaring is of Upmost Importance for your Wines. Wine storage is a...
The Cote d’Or, Burgundy – An Introduction and Overview
The Côte d’Or is a wine-producing region located in the eastern part of Burgundy, France. It...
5 Flavours of Wine You Need to Know
A bottle of red (Red Wine) Red wine, as its name implies, is produced from purple,...