David Biggs On Wine
The Sweet Delights of Winter
Now that winter’s almost upon us it’s time to consider laying in stocks of the Cape’s wonderfully warming fortified wines.
David Biggs On Wine
Past and Future Pleasures
The timeless charm of Muratie remains unchanged, and the wines are delightful
David Biggs On Wine
The Name Game
The challenge is to get it out there in the market-place and from there on to the tables of wine lovers.
David Biggs On Wine
2013 Looking Good
From my chats to winemakers it seems to have been a good vintage all round.
David Biggs On Wine
On the House!
Ordering the house wine should be a vote of confidence in the palate of the chef. But is it?
The View From My Rock
Good Food, Good Wine, Good Conversation
Posted on 06 May 2012
This year the organizers of the Good Food and Wine Show in the CTICC from May 23 to 26 have included a new feature called “Tafelpraatjies” - stories told round the dinner table while you're enjoying the food and wine Continue Reading
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Books
A Wry Look at The World of Wine
Posted on 15 July 2010
Want a good giggle? Enjoy reading David's take on the sometimes oh-so-pretentious world of wine. Continue Reading
Personalities
David Biggs
Posted on 15 July 2010
Let me introduce myself… I stumbled into wine writing, more or less by accident, and produced a weekly wine column for the Cape Argus for about 30 years. Continue Reading
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Tasting Archives
Posted on 24 December 2012
Some intersting wines tasted in 2012 Continue Reading
Events
Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend
Posted on 08 May 2013
The annual Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend takes place from June 6 to 9 – so get set for four days of fun, festivities and lots of wine… Continue Reading
Tasting Notes
May 2013
Posted on 02 May 2013
Mongenster 21010 is very nicely woven together blend of the classic Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc) with lovely subtle undertones. Continue Reading
Events
Taste the Best of the Old Mutual Trophy Wines
Posted on 30 April 2013
For one night only – in Jo’burg on June 7 and in Cape Town on June 13 – taste (and buy at special prices) some splendid wines that knocked the socks off the Old Mutual Trophy Show judges. Continue Reading
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