Comments on: An excuse to experiment

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:51:43 +0000

Thanks for the comments on South African wines. I plan on trying a lot of different wines from lesser-known regions, since a lot tend to be cheaper. It’s a long road ahead!

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:51:43 +0000

Thanks for the comments on South African wines. I plan on trying a lot of different wines from lesser-known regions, since a lot tend to be cheaper. It's a long road ahead!

By: Seacoast Swiller

Seacoast Swiller — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:17:25 +0000

Now that apartheid is finally way behind us and people of conscious are now buying South African products, I am glad to see that South African wines are becoming more popular. Let’s face it, their climate is great for growing and since South Africa’s (and many of the other southern hemisphere producers) seasons are opposite to ours the grape vintage will complement the traditional European and American vineyards in producing year-round wines.

Since many wine articles are seemingly written by and for sommeliers, it is refreshing to see one focusing on the ‘affordable’ wines. Some of the South African ones I have had have been pretty good. And, for that matter many of the Chilean, Australian, New Zealand wines have been a pretty good value with a decent taste. Thanks for the tip on the Lindemans.

By: Seacoast Swiller

Seacoast Swiller — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:17:25 +0000

Now that apartheid is finally way behind us and people of conscious are now buying South African products, I am glad to see that South African wines are becoming more popular. Let's face it, their climate is great for growing and since South Africa's (and many of the other southern hemisphere producers) seasons are opposite to ours the grape vintage will complement the traditional European and American vineyards in producing year-round wines.

Since many wine articles are seemingly written by and for sommeliers, it is refreshing to see one focusing on the 'affordable' wines. Some of the South African ones I have had have been pretty good. And, for that matter many of the Chilean, Australian, New Zealand wines have been a pretty good value with a decent taste. Thanks for the tip on the Lindemans.