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Radford Dale

Alex Dale Radford Dale
21 August 2019 In Meet the Winemakers, Radford Dale

Wines of France vs. South Africa – Alex Dale shares some insight

Bordeaux and Burgundy are two of the most revered names when it comes to wine and are often thrown around to reference the distinct styles of red and white wine that their home regions in France produce. South African regions in particular love to compare. Many will refer to a bold Stellenbosch red wine as “a Bordeaux blend”, while the Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of Hermanus and the Walker Bay region are often compared to Burgundy. We chat to Radford Dale co-founder Alex Dale – who grew up, studied and worked in Burgundy and is now based in Stellenbosch – for some insight.

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cinsault cinsaut grapes
24 June 2019 In Radford Dale, Raised by Wolves, Van Loggerenberg, Wine Notes

Cinsaut or Cinsault? Why the SA heritage varietal is enjoying a global revival

One of the most fascinating stories fuelling the current South African wine revolution is the rise of Cinsaut… or is it Cinsault? We often find both spellings used interchangeably and both spellings are considered correct in South Africa. The latter is the French spelling and refers to its Languedoc-Roussillon (coastal region in southern France) origin, while the former encapsulates its modern-day global renaissance.

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winter wines - Good Wine Shop
7 May 2019 In Cape Rock, Carinus Family Vineyards, food pairing, Hughes Family Wines, Joostenberg, Myburgh Bros, Radford Dale, Raised by Wolves, Trizanne, Van Loggerenberg, Wine Notes

Winter wines – our winemakers select their favourite winter wines and tell us why

Winter is here and we’re sure you are probably keen to stock up the best winter wines for the chilly season. Check out our hand-picked winter wine selection, courtesy of our winemakers, that are guaranteed to fight off the cold.

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Swartland winelands, Western Cape
26 April 2019 In Carinus Family Vineyards, discover the wine region, Hughes Family Wines, Radford Dale, Trizanne, Van Loggerenberg

Discover Swartland: the not-so-new region on the block that suddenly everyone is talking about…

When it comes to South African wines, regions like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Constantia are historically most lauded and globally best renowned. More recently, the name Swartland seems to be on every wino’s lips… fast becoming recognised for less expensive but great quality wines. Some of our favourites are Trizanne’s Swartland Syrah, Billy Hughes’ Nativo Red Blend, and Carinus’ Chenin Blanc

We chat to the winemakers to uncover the secrets of Swartland: the not-so-new region on the block that suddenly everyone is talking about…

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