Pork chops is probably one of the most underrated dishes. It is easy to prepare and it is very versatile. This recipe is and nice and easy recipe for a spicy pork chops with some cabbage and raisins. Truly divine.
Recommended wine: I would serve the Arniston Bay Shiraz 2008. This is a full bodied wine [...]

Wine packaging and the environmental impact of the logistics surrounding the distribution are becoming a concern for British consumers.
A recent article by Tim Aiken (The Guardian)  indicates at a time when we’re supposed to be reducing our carbon footprints, an increasing number of producers are packaging their wines in disgracefully heavy bottles. It is mainly, [...]

In order to cook with wine you need to know what wine is made of and what will be the  effect on certain dishes when wine is used in the cooking process.
Wine is made up of water, grape acids, tannins and alcohol. All of these players, individually and together, affect the final result. Alcohol itself [...]

In the US, Merlot was almost unheard of until the 1970s and gained prominence in the US market when customers found it stylish and classy to ask for a glass of Merlot, which became synonymous with a glass of red wine.
Merlot achieved rapid prominence because at its best, it’s the easiest fine wine for novices [...]

Consumer goods with a relatively wide price range like coffee and wine are deemed to be indicators for economic trends. The buying patterns of US consumers can be seen as a possible indication of trends in the global economy.
A recent report by a leading US retailing group indicates that the buying [...]

Smell is important to the wine taster. Much of what we think is taste really comes through our noses. If you don’t believe this, try to enjoy a wine – or a meal – the next time you have a bad head cold.
When it comes to smelling, humans take a distant second place to our [...]

What’s a green wine drinker to do? The cork versus screw cap battle is getting increasingly dirty. The issue of environmental credentials has entered the fight and that is yet to have closure – so to speak. So for the wine drinker with a green tinge, how do they stack up?
There is nothing more annoying [...]

Chicken recipes are sometimes to extravagant and complicated because chefs suggest that you must add a number of different herbs and spices. Here is a nice and easy recipe with just the right amount of extras.
With this meal I would suggest the well balanced Arniston Bay Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009. This wine has grassy and [...]

British wine consumers continued their new found love affair with Rosé wines as the sales of this pink wine has again outperformed the overall drink sector.
Demand for Rosé among women has pushed wine sales through the £5 billion barrier for the first time.
The market for non-sparkling wine grew by 6.5 per cent to £5.04 billion [...]

Last year the Californian wine industry got a shot in the arm when the film ‘Bottle Shock’ told the stories of the blind Paris wine tasting of 1976 that has come to be known as “Judgment of Paris”. This event put Californian wine on the map and the movie reminded consumers of the quality wine [...]

Wines of South Africa (WOSA) is planning a series of international braai festivals, a World Cup for sommeliers, and a range of other novel initiatives to highlight abroad South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 World Cup. 

The braai festivals, to be held in key export destinations such as the UK, Holland, Germany, Scandinavia and countries in [...]

Nearly half of UK wine drinkers said they would buy a wine with an alcohol level of just 9% abv – provided that taste is not compromised – a new survey has revealed.

Some 42% of the 800 wine drinkers surveyed said they would ‘definitely’ or ‘probably’ buy a 9% abv wine, while 59% of all [...]

Arniston Bay wines sponsored the wine for the launch of Top Billing’s latest initiative, Top Travel, in Johannesburg to ensure everyone toasts the journey presenters Jeannie D and Janez Vermeiren are embarking on.
the company of wine peopleTM’s Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, Chris O’Shea, says, “We are proud to be sponsoring our easy-drinking, lifestyle [...]

Wine Festivals has become a regular fixture on the social calendar. It can be a fun and interesting night but there are a few things to remember.
First off, go with the intent of learning and having fun. Second, get a special friend to go with you. In addition to great company, two palates are always [...]