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Franschhoek (meaning 'French Corner' in Dutch) is a famous wine ward 46 miles (75km) from Cape Town. It is one of the oldest towns in South Africa, founded in the 17th Century by French Huguenot settlers. The winemaking traditions these migrants brought with them are still reflected in the valley's wines today.... more
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Pinot Noir is the red wine grape of Burgundy, now grown and feverishly studied in wine regions the world over. Whether used in still wines, sparkling, red or white, Burgundian, Californian, German or Italian, it retains a loyal following. And whatever the region or style, the wines remain unmistakably Pinot Noir.... more
Le Mondial des Pinots a wine competition held annually in the Swiss Valais. As implied by the name, it focuses exclusively on wines made from the ‘Pinot’ family of grape varieties. This includes Pinots Noir, Gris, Blanc and Meunier, but also Chardonnay, Aligote, Gamay, and the family’s patriarch Gouais Blanc.... more