Aleks Zecevic

South African Wine Faces (Yet Another) Alcohol Ban
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South African Wine Faces (Yet Another) Alcohol Ban

As COVID-19 cases surge, along with a more contagious strain of coronavirus, the government …

Jan 5, 2021
Silver Linings
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Silver Linings

In the face of recent challenges, South African vintners are releasing their best wines ever

Nov 30, 2020
The Magic of Chenin
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The Magic of Chenin

The Loire Valley's signature grape offers expressions from dry to sweet to sparkling

Nov 15, 2020
F.X. Pichler Drops Long-Established Wachau Classification System from Its Labels
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F.X. Pichler Drops Long-Established Wachau Classification System from Its Labels

Renowned Austrian producer walks away from the Vinea Wachau Association it helped found in …

Oct 16, 2020
Bettering Blaufränkisch
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Bettering Blaufränkisch

On the international stage, Austria has earned recognition for its white wines. Reds have …

Oct 15, 2020
8 South African Values for $18 or Less
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8 South African Values for $18 or Less

New reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Pinotage from South Africa's …

Sep 17, 2020
Tomás Saraceno Lights Up Ornellaia; Rosie Assoulin Designs Natural Wine
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Tomás Saraceno Lights Up Ornellaia; Rosie Assoulin Designs Natural Wine

The Argentinian artist created a “thermochromatic” color-changing label, and the NYC …

Aug 27, 2020
South African Winemakers Exhale as Sales Prohibition Ends
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South African Winemakers Exhale as Sales Prohibition Ends

The government’s alcohol ban, originally implemented during the early days of the COVID-19 …

Aug 18, 2020
Power & Poise
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Power & Poise

The 2018 vintage marks a great year for Germany’s dry whites

Aug 31, 2020