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Delaire Graff Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa – Part 1 The Owner’s Villa

Articles, Locations reviews, South African Wine, Travel, Wine, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wines of Africa / lizpalmer

I recently had the distinct pleasure of having a personal tour of Laurence Graff’s private villa also known as “Owner’s Villa” at Delaire Graff Estate. The Owners Villa is also available to rent out (by application) if available for $25,000 USD/night. The estate is anchored on the vineyard slopes of Botmanskop, high above the Helshoogte […]

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2022 Master of Wine exam questions + wines revealed

Articles, Events, Press Release, Wine Education, Wine News / lizpalmer

The Institute of Masters of Wine has recently revealed the questions from the 2022 MW exam, as well as the wines used in the practical or tasting assessment. The practical tasting and theory questions form the second part of MW study, with those who successfully pass this stage moving on to the final aspect of

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Bordeaux Allowed to Irrigate

Articles, Bordeaux, French Wine, Wine News, Wine Trade, Wine Trends / lizpalmer

The Bordeaux appellations of Pessac-Léognan, Pomerol and Saint-Emilion have recently been granted permission to irrigate their vines this year after heatwaves and low rainfall across the region threaten the vines with hydric stress. The weather in these areas has been extremely dry for months and French national weather service, Météo France, has reported that July

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Churchill’s Offers “Vindima” Douro Harvest Experience

Articles, Events, Port, Portugal, Wine Education, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wines of Portugal / lizpalmer

Churchill’s is offering tourists the opportunity to participate in picking grapes and immerse themselves knee-deep in the tradition of treading the fruit under foot this September. It was just announced that Quinta da Gricha, their flagship vineyard, will welcome visits for its annual ‘Vindima’ September 10, 11 and 25th. The day begins with a grape

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Pacific Wines embraces bricks and mortar specializing in US Wines

Articles, Wine, Wine News, Wine Trends, Wines of USA, Women in Wine, Women in Wine Talks / lizpalmer

The online retailer Pacific Wines has just announced plans to open an inaugural store in London at the end of August. The store will be located on Islington High Street and will exclusively offer wines from the US, including boutique labels from California and Oregon. The business was set-up by former math teacher Rachel Gilbert

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Andre Morgenthal, Old Vine Project – South Africa

Articles, Global Wine Evemts, South African Wine, Wine News, Wines of Africa / lizpalmer

Andre Morgenthal, Project Manager of the Old Vine Project (South Africa) give a brief overview of the Old Vine Project, and we taste six wines from The Certified Heritage Vineyards. What a great experience! This unique initiative aims to preserve old vines in South Africa and was launched by consultant vineyard manager, Rosa Kruger in

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The Oude Werf Hotel, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Articles, Global Wine Evemts, South African Wine, Wine News, Wine reviews, Wine Tourism, Wines of Africa / lizpalmer

This week I’m staying at The Oude Werf Hotel, which is in the heart of the Winelands, in Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is surrounded by the picturesque vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountains of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa, dating back to 1679. The town has oak-lined streets

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1st day of Judging Michelangelo International Wine + Spirits Competition, SA

Articles, Global Wine Evemts, South African Wine, Wine, Wine Books, Wine News / lizpalmer

Photos from the 1st day of Judging Michelangelo International Wine + Spirits Competition, South Africa #Lourensford #LoveLourensford #wine #winelovers #winetasting #winejudge #winecompetition #winejudging #internationalwinejudges#winelover #travelling #winetravel #womeninwine #wineexperience #winetravels #vineyards #wineinfluencer #wineadventures #traveldiary #traveling #winesofSouthafrica #southafricawines #WSA

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Welcome Event: Michelangelo International Wine + Spirits Competition, South Africa

Articles, Events, Global Wine Evemts, News, Wine, Wine Awards, Wine News, Wine Trade, Wines of Africa / lizpalmer

On Sunday evening, invited international judges attended a “Welcome Party” to kick off the 26th Michelangelo International Wine + Spirits Competition at the beautiful Lourensford Wine Estate, South Africa. This year’s Michelangelo judges line-up include: Otto Batzer, Austria; Georgi Mihov, Bulgaria; Liz Palmer, Dame Chevalier de Coteaux de Champagne from Canada; Karel Novotný, Czech Republic;

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AMARONE OPERA PRIMA – A Special Event to Discover the Territory and Wines of Valpolicella – Filippo Magnani

Articles, Filippo Magnani, Italian Wine, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine News, Wine Review, Wine reviews, Wine Trade, Wines of Italy / lizpalmer

The body and intensity of Amarone is traditionally associated with winter months – wonderfully enjoyed in front of a warm, cozy fire. In fact, the anteprime, dedicated to Amarone della Valpolicella, is always held in the early, frigid months of the year. The 2022 Edition was unique in every aspect. It was held, for the

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