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October 27, 2008 Ramblings and Rants

Is There Any Point to Negative Wine Reviews?

A little less than five years ago when I started this blog, I naively thought that I might try to

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One of California’s greatest Chardonnays. @cerit

One of California’s greatest Chardonnays. @ceritaswines

It’s taken me a little while, but I’ve finally

It’s taken me a little while, but I’ve finally written up my notes from the @hellachenin event this past Spring. The state of Chenin is strong in CA and South Africa and getting stronger. Link in bio or just go to Vinography.Com. #chenin #cheninblanc #southafricanwine #californiachenin #whitewine #vinography #instawine #winestagram

A random collection wines drunk with friends over

A random collection wines drunk with friends over the last few days in South Africa. The first, an unknown but killer bottle of Encruzado from Portugal, the second an old bottle of South African Cabernet that was (as most were in those days) more Cinsault than Cabernet. Plus a predictably delicious Chenin, a CA Cabernet made by none other than Ken Forrester, a lovely Chenin from Van Loggerenberg, and a surprisingly proper Malbec from a new-to-me producer.

One last look Cape Town. Until next time! 😘

One last look Cape Town. Until next time! 😘

Some amazing restoration architecture at Zeitz MoC

Some amazing restoration architecture at Zeitz MoCAA museum in Cape Town. An old grain depot, of many concrete silos sliced from the inside like a cake.

One last look at the Cape of Good Hope before I he

One last look at the Cape of Good Hope before I head home. This view from the R44 coast road.

The dining highlight of my trip to South Africa wa

The dining highlight of my trip to South Africa was this dazzling, truly exceptional lunch at @chefswarehousebeauconstantia Chef’s Warehouse Beau Constantia. Flawlessly executed, exciting, every bite delicious and special, with outstanding service and fantastic no-alc cocktails to match. Bravo! A must-visit if you are in Cape Town.

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