Oct 29 2012
Charles Back
The words ΓÇ£good and clean and freshΓÇ¥ may have sold trillions of boxes of washing powder, but these descriptors also reflect the whims of the majority of wine drinkers. And seeing as most South Africans drink white wine, clean and fresh wines are sought, with good being non-negotiable.
Aug 26 2012
 
The Bilton Wines sales team about to drop off some Viognier 2008.
Yes we can. Viognier, South African that is, is deliciously drinkable. But then again, whoever said it wasnΓÇÖt?
Like Merlot, Viognier has been victim of the shallow throwaway line: ΓÇ£We canΓÇÖt make that in South Africa.ΓÇ¥ Said thrower then goes on to pontificate about ΓÇ£excessive greennessΓÇ¥, a perceived hiccup in MerlotΓÇÖs ripening procedure under South African conditions. Really? So how, pray, is the country making such sterling Bordeaux-style blends if the Merlot is deemed to be so tart?