The Essential Guide to South African Wines is a new book that addresses two important aspects of our wine industry: that of terroir, and of wine-tourism. For the first time in South Africa , a team of highly qualified subject experts have collaborated to write a publication simultaneously addressing the most influential factors facing the wine industry one decade into democracy - Terroir and Travel . The current demarcation system often has little or no reference to the wines produced in these areas; neither does it indicate accurate geographical location. Thus, wine producing areas are presented in smaller demarcated areas, referred to as " Pockets ". The Pockets group together wineries based on their terroir (from available terroir information) with names indicating geographical similarity (for example Stellenbosch Kloof, Voor-Paardeberg and Elgin ). The Essential Guide presents the reader with a selection of the premium South African wine producers and explains why wines from one Pocket taste different from those of another Pocket. The Guide takes the reader to the winery, armed with everything he/she needs to know - soil and locational descriptions, viticultural techniques, winemaking methods, flagship wines, maps and GPS waypoints - to heighten the wine experience. The partnership of local subject experts and internationally acclaimed wine writers and judges brings the latest research information to the reader. The easy-to-understand format, including explanatory text boxes for technical terms, demystifies the intricate world of fine wines and makes wine appreciation accessible to every wine enthusiast. The Essential Guide does not rate wines (as there are so many that already do), rather it presents wine styles . Using the concept of terroir as the ultimate expression of authenticity, premium quality wines are explained in non-technical terms. As the wine areas are divided into Pockets, it enables the traveller to explore a unique Pocket in a one-day drive. Also, tourists require something more than an advertisers' listing when they visit the winelands - they need local knowledge . The Essential Guide provides this knowledge and takes visitors on manageable day-drives, including references to other local interests, stay-overs and restaurants.

The Essential Guide to South African Wines

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Swart, Elmari

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The Top 100 South African Wine Challenge is the premier fine-wine competition in the country. As the official guide of this annual event, Top 100 South African Wines, 2011, written by South African wine guru, Robin von Holdt, provides an objective, independent and professional rating of South Africa s finest wines. Features: Includes all prominent wine producing areas; detailed high quality maps in color; new wines are featured; includes all wine categories and blends; wine buying tips; advice on proper cellaring of wine; current South African wine industry information; grape cultivar matrix for easy reference; glossary of wine terms; bottle label images for easy recognition; chairmen s comments; meet the Judges & judges comments; judging methodology & scoring; winemaker s comments; 2011 Challenge statistics; and South African industry statistics.

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Schuster, Danny

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The resurgence in popularity of lighter drinks makes this book a timely addition to the shelves of the more adventuresome wine lover. More than 200 drink recipes, mixing tips, and entertaining suggestions make it suitable for professional or home use.

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