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Tag Archives: South Africa
Iconic Wine Producer’s Journey From Working At Lafite To South African Wine Greatness
Like Greek goddesses, women dressed in flowing materials adorned with the most whimsical crowns contrasted with fierce femme fatales in structured architectural fashion pieces that looked like a work of modern art; all the while, the men, who were just … Continue reading
When Lost Chances Become a Benefit: The Story of South African Wines
In the 1954 film, On the Waterfront, there is a famous scene in which Marlon Brando says, “I could’ve been a contender. I could’ve been somebody.” I first saw that movie with my step-father, when I was a child, and … Continue reading
South African Wines are Popular in the UK. Why are They Not More Popular in the US?
It is always funny how South Africa is considered a New World wine making country, especially considering vines were planted there in 1655. This may be due, in part, to wine exports not starting to progress until 1994, the end … Continue reading

