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This is Part II of a lengthy piece on South African wine. Read Part I here. In Part I, I used the anarchic camaraderie of the Zoo Cru to illustrate something fundamental about South African wine: its unusual culture of collaboration. But collegiality alone cannot explain the country’s astonishing momentum. South Africa’s excitement comes from a convergence of ancient landscapes, …

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Belles Lettres Côtes du Rhône Villages is rich and expressive, with juicy bramble fruit from Grenache and a touch of Syrah’s savoury spice. Silky, fruit-forward, and unoaked, it delivers purity and balance with a smooth, lingering finish—elegant yet approachable, like a well-crafted story in every glass Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817122@N05/55485823234/in/pool-17918700@N00

Way out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores Islands of Portugal host a remarkable and distinctive approach to viticulture. The grapevines are grown in cracks and fissures found or made in the solid volcanic lava beds that surround the island, and to protect the scraggly vines from the incessant winds, individual vines and small groups are surrounded …

Well-structured palate with black berry and plum fruits, violets and cedar wood with a dusting of pepper. The adventure began in 1919, when, on their return from the war, Raoul Couston and his father decided to turn the family broom making workshop into a winemaking cellar. Today the torch is taken over by Lionel and Damien, the 5th generation. All …

knightbefore_99 has added a photo to the pool: Long Country wines are fruity and easy to understand, great value for the money. Cherry, raspberry, and dark chocolate flavours Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817122@N05/55485765763/in/pool-17918700@N00

knightbefore_99 has added a photo to the pool: A fruity and generous Portuguese red wine, ideal to accompany dishes such as beef burritos or shawarma. Very good value for money! Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817122@N05/55485765743/in/pool-17918700@N00

tedesco57 has added a photo to the pool: A soft red wine with strong bouquet, paired with some French soft cheese it was a real pleasure Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/tedesco57/55484315007/in/pool-17918700@N00

Will E Clickit – no emojis/graphics in comments has added a photo to the pool: Two down. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/will_e_clickit/55484908756/in/pool-17918700@N00

Will E Clickit – no emojis/graphics in comments has added a photo to the pool: Testing the winter air. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/will_e_clickit/55485084009/in/pool-17918700@N00

Pacto do Diabo Tinto Herdade Papa Leite Alentejo Portugal. —- Olivais Lisboa Portugal 2026 ?? Done 22 views 0 faves 1 comment Uploaded on August 26, 2026 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/moacirdsp/55490041279/in/pool-912056@N21

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moacirdsp has added a photo to the pool: Pomares 2010 Quinta Nova “Pomares” Tinto Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro DOC Portugal. —- Alvalade Lisboa Portugal 2026 ?? Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/moacirdsp/55490259615/in/pool-912056@N21

braart has added a photo to the pool: Hubby is so excited Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/204646105@N04/55476068882/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Patrick van der Sande has added a photo to the pool: House Martins, Delichon urbicum / Huiszwaluwen, have their way of saying Thank You for letting us live above your winegrapes. I miss them when they go south and it is a joy when they return in spring. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickvandersande/55488012622/in/pool-912056@N21

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