Grape

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Angela Lloyd

Going retro

Is sauvignon blanc now officially retro with a glimmer of that status’s appeal? I ask, as I believe it could well be,Read more

Tim James

Moving on

I have in front of me the first (June 1999) and last (July 2005) issues of the print edition of Grape.Read more

Open Space

A classification of Cape wineries

British wine journalist Tim Atkin (better travelled in the Cape and better informed than many locals) has posted his idea of the "classed growths" of South African wine.Read more

Melvyn Minnaar

Joys of age

 Matured wine brings something special to the tableRead more

Michael Fridjhon

Cork in the firing line

Cork closures are back in the firing line and it’s difficult to feel even a qualm about the intensity of the heat.Read more

Notes from us

In praise of real wine journalism

Most readers want to know what to drink. But real wine writing should do more than simply review bottles. To put it bluntly, it should inform, engage, enthuse and, on occasion, upset. - Tim Atkin
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