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Bordeaux at the Roundhouse

Bordeaux at the Roundhouse

August 19, 2010 in Articles by allister

Saturday evening dawned like any other day in Cape Town, pretty awesome. But, things were about to get better! 8 fortunate and discerning Guests at the Roundhouse Restaurant were about to dine out in style, with complimentary Bordeaux wines. I cancelled... 

 
De Toren Component Tasting : Regular Harry’s take

De Toren Component Tasting : Regular Harry’s take

June 30, 2010 in Articles by allister

A word from Regular Harry! Regular Harry, wine write extraordinaire and recently voted FHM’s hottest pen, gives us his take on the incredible De Toren component tasting. Being a fan of deconstruction, an Under the Influence tasting was a fitting... 

 
Regular Harry on Eben Sadie tasting – he’s back!

Regular Harry on Eben Sadie tasting – he’s back!

May 27, 2010 in Articles by allister

It was a privilege and an honour to be serving the wines of Eben Sadie at the latest Under the Influence tasting last night. Another honour was to have the pen of Regular Harry (Harry Haddon), South Africa’s quickly up and coming wine writer, please... 

 
Sauvignon Blanc | Lismore | #5

Sauvignon Blanc | Lismore | #5

May 18, 2010 in Articles, Videos by allister

Allister goes through a sunset tasting of the complex and delicious Lismore Sauvignon Blanc from Greyton.  

 
Vive la différence, vive la Signal Hill Winery!

Vive la différence, vive la Signal Hill Winery!

May 18, 2010 in Articles by allister

Such good news for everyone that loves wine and food, the charismatic wine drinker and wine maker Jean Vincent Ridon has announced the launch of the new Signal Hill winery in town. Awesome. Reuniting the city of Cape Town with its glorious past of growing... 

 
A ridiculous Bordeaux vs South Africa wine tasting

A ridiculous Bordeaux vs South Africa wine tasting

May 18, 2010 in Articles by allister

Friday evening saw a secret location in Stellenbosch being filled by a secret group of wine drinkers to consume the following wines: All I can say is WOW!  

 
Under the Influence of Bottle Age tasting… WOW!

Under the Influence of Bottle Age tasting… WOW!

May 13, 2010 in Articles by allister

Yesterday evening we had the privilege, nay, the honour, of hosting a tasting of bottle aged wines. We are all used to drinking wines packed with primary fruit and secondary oak flavours but the elusive tertiary flavours and aromas can only be found from... 

 
A month of wine, luxury Lexus cars and Jeeves…

A month of wine, luxury Lexus cars and Jeeves…

May 13, 2010 in Articles by allister

April fools day kicked off with us announcing a collaboration with Lexus where Guests to our tastings would get Chauffeur driven in style for no additional charge. Well, it turned out to be true! Here is a month in pictures! Put your foot down Jeeves,... 

 
Under the Influence of Soil tasting | Pics and wines

Under the Influence of Soil tasting | Pics and wines

April 23, 2010 in Articles by allister

Yesterday evening saw a wonderful gathering of wine enthusiasts at Campbell House in Johannesburg. Guests arrived, some Chauffeur driven by Lexus, and were soon in the midst of a selection of great Cabernet Sauvignons from South Africa. The topic of the... 

 
Under the Influence of Italy | Tasting Results

Under the Influence of Italy | Tasting Results

April 16, 2010 in Articles by allister

The Under the Influence of Italy tasting at the Roundhouse was a great evening and we had none other than the esteemed palate and unflappable penmanship of wine writer Harry Haddon to record proceedings. See more from Harry at his blog. Over to Harry… Winter’s... 

 

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