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South African Wine Comes to NYC

By Marisa D'Vari | May 11th, 2010 | Category: News, S. Africa | No Comments »

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"So how would one remark on the differences between a South African Chenin Blanc and a Loire Chenin Blanc during a blind tasting," one participant wanted to know.

The venue was the ultra cool Tribeca Rooftop, an elegant space with wide windows and a terrace in Tribeca where many wine events are held, [...]


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Dinner with Ntsiki Biyela: SA Woman Winemaker of the Year

By Marisa D'Vari | May 9th, 2010 | Category: News, S. Africa | 1 Comment »

"So how does it feel to be a winemaker … and given special attention because of your sex? Or because of color …" I  asked Ntsiki Biyela: South Africa Woman Winemaker of the Year. As I tasted through her wines, very impressed at the complexity of flavor and well balanced structure, I couldn’t help but [...]