Uncorked: Differentiating Sparkling Wines of the World

Pop, fizz, clink! You have a celebration approaching, and you need a bottle of bubbles to celebrate. But what wine should you buy? And when you are in the store staring at the array of wines on the shelves, what is the difference between the many types of sparkling wine? Here is your guide to…

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What Are The Sparkling Wine Classifications?

Each country has its own classifications for its Sparkling Wines, for example, France has the Champagne Region and in that region, you’ll find the likes of Grand Cru and Premier Cru, but what do they mean? In the Prosecco Region in Italy, you’ll find DOC and DOCG, do you know what that really tells you?…

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Tulbagh Valley Wine Route

Tulbagh Valley, a charming South African historical town, 80 miles from Cape Town, offers beauty, heritage, tranquility and of course, wine.  Set against beautiful scenery and majestic mountain ranges, visitors can choose from a wide range of accommodation, browse and buy handcrafted foods, jewellery and gifts, admire art, go to the theatre, enjoy seasonal events,…

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Klein Karoo Wine Route in the Southern Cape

The Klein Karoo Wine Route, in the Southern Cape of South Africa, spans the easternmost wine producing region in the country, stretching along the Cape Route 62 from Montagu in the west to the Outeniquas in the east.  It is characterised by spectacular mountain ranges, where vines are grown on high slopes and along riverbanks.…

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Discover the Vivante Range of J.C. Le Roux

Discover the Vivante Range of J.C. Le Roux

J.C. Le Roux, South Africa’s leading name in sparkling wine, has revitalised its entire range by embracing individuality and empowering you to release your own unique vibrancy. Re-energised with a crisp new look, a new moniker and uplifting strapline: “Release What’s Inside”, J.C. Le Roux is inspiring bubbly lovers to be their true selves. ‘In…

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How J.C. Le Roux Make Méthode Cap Classique

How J.C. Le Roux Make Méthode Cap Classique

Only sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France may be called Champagne. In South Africa a bottle fermented sparkling wine made according to the traditional French method is referred to as Méthode Cap Classique (MCC). J.C. Le Roux is South Africa’s leading name in sparkling wine. When it comes to sourcing the three noble…

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6 Vineyards to Visit in South Africa

6 Vineyards to Visit in South Africa

South African wine has a history dating back to 1659 and is home to the sparkling wine known as Cap Classique. ‘Methode Cap Classique’ or MCC denotes a South African sparkling wine made by the traditional Champagne method. Pierre Jourdan Nestled between the Franschhoek Mountains and deeply rooted in history, Haute Cabrière – The Home…

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