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Winter 2011-2012 South African Wine Magazine
Our latest issue is now available in pdf format for downloading (click the headline above).
Revisiting Franschhoek, by Joanne Gibson ~ there's a new respect for this wine region as a producer of great wines, rather than just the gourmet capitol of the Cape.
A Family Affair, by Angela Lloyd ~ provides insight into some wineries whose families have lived and farmed the same wine farm for generations.
Pinotage Comes of Age, by Eunice Fried ~ this fascinating South African variety has evolved into a versatile grape unique in character, distinct in personality and capable of developing many facets and styles.
South African Airways 2012 Wine List
News from our Importers, Producers and WOSA |
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Summer 2011 South African Wine Magazine
Our summer issue of South African Wine magazine is available for download here in pdf format. We cover the Paarl region this issue, along with an article on Fairtrade wines, a profile of Mulderbosch Vineyards, and eight great spots for wine tourism in South Africa. |
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South African Wine Magazine, Autumn 2010
Download the latest issue of South African Wine magazine here in pdf format. In our autumn issue, we cover the Swartland revolution, which author Margaret Shakespeare says is led by a band of maverick growers and winemakers. Read why these wines are characterized as wines with a sense of place. Next up is our trip along the Constantia Wine Route, home to the valley that was the historic birthplace of wine in South Africa. Graham Howe gives us a snapshot of the wineries and culinary attractions on this route, which draws visitors from all over the world to the global gastronomic destination in Cape Town's backyard. If you're looking for wildlife as part of your wine journey, look no further than the Boland, where the Cape Leopard Trust is sponsoring two zoologists to conduct field studies of this big cat, which lives right in the midst of the Cape Winelands. Wendy Toerien provides a glimpse of the elusive Cape Leopard and explains why it is an important element in maintaining the delicate balance in the area's ecology. Joanne Gibson updates us on the Fundi project. This innovative program to train South African wine sommeliers was begun before the World Cup, with the goal to ensure that well-trained and wine-knowledgeable staff would be in place in South African hotels and restaurants when guests arrived for the games. The project was supported by sales of Fundi, a wine specially produced in limited quantities for sale in export markets, proceeds of which went to fund the program. Speaking of the World Cup, we wondered how the games affected sales of South African wines in the US. We assigned intrepid reporter Eunice Fried to the case, and our answer was.... a lot and not much! Find out what retailers, restaurateurs and importers think of the effect of the games on wines sales. To view our new digital magazine, please check out this link and look for future issues in digital as well as print format: http://www.winesofsouthafricadigital.com Cheers! |
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WOSA Summer 2010 Magazine
The summer issue of the Wines of South Africa Magazine may be downloaded in pdf format here. Articles included are on the Hemel-en-Aarde region, What it means when we say Variety is in Our Nature, the new Certification Seal, the Great South African Braai Tradition, Vintage 2010, and news from our producers and importers. |
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Winter 2009
South African Wine ~ Winter 2009 * Stellenbosch, Wine for all Seasons, by Fiona McDonald * The Sugarbird's Story: The South African Biodiversity & Wine Initiative, by Wendy Toerien * US Sommeliers Inspired by South Africa Mega Tasting in London, by Brian St. Pierre * News from the Wineries & Importers Download a pdf of the entire issue by clicking on the Winter 2009 link above. For print copies please email your request (include number of copies requested & mailing address) to ccleaver@earthlink.net. |
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Summer 2009
South African Wine ~ summer 2009 * Thriving in Durbanville, by Jim Clarke * South African Chenin Blanc Aims for the Top, by John Frederick Walker * Fundi Program Prepares South Africa for World Cup, by Jim Clarke * South African Wines at Disney Restaurants, by Eunice Fried * New York City's Madiba, Xai-Xai and Braii Restaurants Bring South African Foods and Wines to the Big Apple, by Eunice Fried * South African Tourism Spotlights Wine & Food, by Jim Clarke * News from the Importers & Producers Download a pdf of the entire issue by clicking on the Summer 2009 link above. For print copies, please email your request to info@winesfromsouthafrica.net |
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Summer 2008
The Wines of South Africa Reporter is back online with our Summer 2008 issue, full of interesting articles, news and great photos. * Winery Restaurants in South Africa, by Jean-Pierre Rossouw * South Africa's Garden Route, by Ben de Kok * Southern Promise: Promised Land, by Joanne Simon * Biodiversity in the Glass: The South African Wine Industry's Eco-Friendly Future, by John Frederick Walker |
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Winter 2006
* In Search of South African Style, by John Frederick Walker
* The new Paarl, by Jeanine Wardman
* Chocolate & Wine, A new cullinary waltz, by Maja Bethas
* Wine Tourism in the Western Cape, by Cathleen Buckley
* Make mine a glass of fynbos wine, by Ben Jolliffe |
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Autumn 2005
 It's coming up Wine and Roses in the Robertson Valley
 by Myrna Robins
Training the Trainers, WOSA embarks on a new program
by Peter Hellman
Syrah, The new red on the block by John Frederick Walker
A Smack of SA flavour in the good old USA |
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Spring 2005
South African Chenin Blanc - On the Fast Track
from Workhorse to Thoroughbred by Michael Franz
Constantia: Thinking Small Pays Big Dividends
by Kim Maxwell
Township Touring: Growth, Diversity and Sense of Place
Reuben Riffel - Fine Food in Franschhoek by Cinda Chavich |
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Holiday 2004
South African Sauvignon Blanc - Wines of
International Quality by Dave Hughes
Stellenbosch: Historic Heart & Hub of Cape Wine
by Melvyn Minnaar
The Unique Terroir of South Africa
Cape Wine 2004: A US Perspective by Eunice Fried |
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