041WINE columnist Lelethu Zondani has spent the year decoding wine terminology for those of us who barely know the difference between red and white, and getting in-depth for those who can tell their prosecco from their champagne with a simple sip. Here are some of her top tips from the year.
Champagne and what not
Pulling out a bubbly is a celebration must have, but do you know the difference between a Demi-sec a Brut and a Prestige Cuvée. Did you know there are even more options than those just mentioned?
Well there are and Lelethu covers them in her Méthode Cap Classique overview which is a must read if you have any questions about bubbly
The other side of white wine
Although white wine is often considered a drink for warm and sunny days – aka right now – Lelethu shares that they are great winter drinks aswell.
Be sure to check out her picks of white wines that pair impeccably well with winter dishes.
More than what’s in your glass
Lelethu believes that wine has a lot more in common with fashion than one would think. “They both work in seasons, there are different categories and they both have crazy talented tastemakers.”
If you are interested in what goes into, what goes into your glass. We have the lowdown on harvest season.
NMB Wine Bars to try out
Wine bars have grown in popularity over the last few years but did you know that Gqeberha has a few that would not look out of place on your favourite TV show?
Lelethu chats about Wine Bar culture in Nelson Mandela Bay and shares her favourite places to grab a drink.
Shiraz tasting secrets
SYRAH/ Shiraz is one the most popular grapes in South Africa, full of spices and flavour we are known to be one the best producers of the grape but what do we know about it?
Lelethu shares the secrets of Shiraz and helps us know what to look for when tasting new wines.
Extras…
That’s not all we shared this year, we also had wine based recipes, braai-ready wines and industry secrets
Last but not least we have some great gift ideas for the wine lover in your life so don’t miss out
Lelethu will be back this year to ensure we sound like pros when ordering our next bottle.
Lelethu Zondani is a 27-year-old wine enthusiast who turned her passion for wine into a business of reviewing wine estates and vintages and hosting wine-tasting events. She has been honoured in the Wine Industry’s 30 under 30. (Instagram YouTube)
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