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Category: White Blend

Quoin Rock White Blend 2018……2021’s answer to the perfect food wine
February 24, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Quoin Rock White Blend 2018……2021’s answer to the perfect food wine

The recently released Quoin Rock White Blend 2018 is South African’s answer to finding that perfect food wine. A blend […]

Cape Of Good Hope Caroline Wins Best In Class At Old Mutual Trophy Show
October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

Cape Of Good Hope Caroline Wins Best In Class At Old Mutual Trophy Show

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Winemaking behind the scenes with Nativo Wines
March 3, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cultivar

Winemaking behind the scenes with Nativo Wines

It is often said that when it comes to winemaking that it is all about the terroir, the soil and […]

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