I'm a big believer in the saying that goes something like "give a man a fish and he eats for one day; teach him to fish and he eats every day." Okay, I know I'm probably saying that wrong, but... Continue .

In recent years, South Africa has emerged from its apartheid-induced embargo to become one of the continent's most popular destinations. While the country offers plenty to visitors, including a mix of vibrant cultures and spectacular natural beauty, it's the kind of place Back Door travelers ... tourism industry in South Africa from Capetown native Carmin Arnot, who plans adventure travel for North...

I was dining the other night with a famous Melbourne athlete and remarked that this wine reminded me of Dalwhinnie shiraz a bit. He either snorted or just called me an idiot. Possibly both. I can’t remember which. I like to block them out of my mind. Anyway, rather than ...

Watch this Episode! 2001 Warwick Estate Reserve Red 2002 Warwick Three Cape Ladies Red 2001 Rudera Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon Today Gary talks about four wines from an underatted region, South Africa. He reviews wines from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. A new QOD and a new feature for you at the end. Watch...

  Fast Facts: Variety: Riesling Region: Clare Valley Country: Australia Winemaker: John Wilson Closure: Cork Alcohol: 12.5% Source: Gift from friend Winery Website: Wilson Vineyard Tasting Note: Straw yellow in colour with specks of green throughout. Honey, toast and fresh lemon zest on the nose. An explosion of lime and ...

- (Clare Valley, South Australia): A light golden yellow in colour. The nose is shy and reclusive, after ... Vintage Reserve Claret 1966 - (Barossa Valley, South Australia): 80% Shiraz and 20% Cabernet ... 2002 - (Hunter Valley, New South Wales): An old style Hunter Shiraz nose of earth, tobacco, spice...

Seppelt “Maturation Release” Riesling 1984 - (Eden Valley, South Australia): Opens with passion fruit ... Patty” Vintage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1963 - (Coonawarra, South Australia): The was low to mid ... Valley, New South Wales) A lifted floral nose with cinnamon, raspberry, chocolate, plums ... of the red wine world and was the best of the flight of 81s. 90/100 Penfolds Grange 1977 - (South...

Giaconda is one of the biggest names in boutique Australian wineries, especially for their Chardonnay. While they were not the first wine producer in Beechworth in Victoria, winemaker Rick Kinzbrunner has certainly put it on the wine lovers map as an area with massive potential. With this in mind, some ...

This interview is with Andrew Wood, producer of Divine: Food & Wine, a very good, independent magazine.

Watch this Episode! Man Vintners Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Giesen Sauv Blanc Manta Sauv Blanc Markham Sauvignon Blanc Today Gary tastes and reviews four New World Sauvignon Blancs. See what Gary thinks of these four white wines. Of course more viewer comments and questions. Watch for the blast from the past ...