The wine region of Prince Albert Valley of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fernskloof or the Domaine Fernskloof produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Prince Albert Valley are Pinotage, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Prince Albert Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, citrus fruit or non oak.
In the mouth of Prince Albert Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Prince Albert Valley, producing 11 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Prince Albert Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry.
I clearly remember the summer of 2014 in the Rhône. We were there on holiday, staying not far from the hill of Hermitage. It rained incessantly, I got tonsillitis and we had to rush our two-year-old son to hospital with a severed thumb. It wasn’t the best holiday we’ve ever had. That wet summer of 2014 also made an indelible impression on the wines. The 2013 vintage wasn’t without its challenges either – it was certainly unlucky for some. Positioned between the excellent 2012 and 2015, the 2013s ...
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has received official approval from the Chinese government to resume its operation in mainland China following a year of suspended business activities at the end of January 2021. WSET has appointed Willa Yang as chief representative to head up its operations in China. Yang previously held leadership roles at Wine Australia’s China office and the Australian Trade Commission. In addition, supporting its return to business in mainland China, WSET announc ...
Tongue firmly in cheek, I sometimes define ‘wine consultant’ as ‘someone lacking employment who will work for whoever pays them’. Although meant in jest, the implied question is valid: just what does a wine consultant do? More importantly, in this age, when every assistant in a retail shop styles him- or herself a sales consultant, who would hire one? The short answer is this: a wine consultant is someone who advises wine lovers about their passion. He or she advises buyers on what to buy (and a ...