Archive for the 'New World' Category

“Heaven on Earth”

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The most important vineyard area in the Walker Bay region is the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - literal translation “heaven on earth”. Here the altitude and exposure varies greatly

Sunny South Africa

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

This year, I spent the New Year and much of January in South Africa. I could definitely get used to beating away the January blues with 40 degree heat and daily sunshine!

Shea Vineyard’s Homer – Oregon’s Top Scored 2007 Pinot Noir

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Last July, I went on a quest to find exceptional Pinot Noir in Oregon. Being Burgundy specialists, we love Pinot Noir. Being American, I knew there were some excellent wines

New wine for pensioners

Monday, September 14th, 2009

California vintners in the Napa Valley area, which primarily produce Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio wines, have developed a new hybrid grape

Not much wine in Paradise

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Thailand is famous for its coconut laden palm trees sheltering white sandy beaches, crystal-clear, turquoise waters, as well as its dense jungle