South Africa has a long tradition of wine albeit still being referred to as a New World wine country. The biddies discuss South Africa’s history, re-emergence on the quality wine scene and dive into some of its most popular grape varieties: Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, and Pinotage – which is a grape unique to South Africa, made from crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Wine Featured:
Kara: Lubanzi Chenin Blanc, Backsberg Pinotage
Calla: Blackwater Lazy Lucy Rose
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Sources
- The Wine Cellar Insider, “Cinsault”
- Karen MacNeil, The Wine Bible
- Jancis Robinson, The Oxford Companion to Wine
- VS Imports, “Blackwater Winery”
- Wine Searcher, “Regions of South Africa”
- Wine Folly “Give Pinotage Wine a Taste”
- Wine Paths, “South African Wine Facts”
- Society of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of Wine Study Guide
Intro Song by TV Girl
Photo by Boudewijn “Bo” Boer on Unsplash
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