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South Africa’s Signature Grape

What is Pinotage? South Africa’s signature grape – Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, was created in 1925 and produces bold, smoky wines.

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Barrels of Flavor

What Do Oak Barrels Do? Aging wine in oak barrels can add flavors like vanilla, spice, and smoke, depending on the type of oak and

Food and wine executive wine editor Ray Isle sniffing a glass of wine while sitting behind a table full of wine glasses and three opened bottles of wine. Photo credit to Mark Fiorito
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What Is “REAL” Wine?

What is “REAL” wine? Wait, whaddya mean by REAL wine? Isn’t ALL wine … real? Well, sure. But not really — at least, not according