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	Mpumalanga and Limpopo - the markets of the future beckon 03 February 2012  -  OutSorceress Marketing Producers are invited to exhibit at the third Mpumalanga Wine Show (20 and 21 April) and the sixth Limpopo Wine Show (27 and 28 July). Exhibitor bookings are open.
	How export approval can hinder the sales of natural wines 03 February 2012  -  Wineanorak.com In Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, some natural wine growers have been prevented from exporting their wines, even though they have buyers waiting: but this could be about to change.

spotlight on bo-die-berg
	Visiting the wine producers 'Bo-die-Berg' 03 February 2012  -  Carla van der Merwe, WINE.CO.ZA On a recent trip to explore the wines from the tucked away areas of Rawsonville, Breedekloof, Worcester and Robertson, I was pleasantly surprised to find a community of wine producers that are as focused on their heritage and family as they are on quality.

australian wine
	Australian wine: self-inflicted wounds? 01 February 2012  -  Dave March Few wine drinkers in Europe have been unaware of the recent 'backlash' against Australian wines. Wine sites and magazines have been warning readers almost weekly; 'It was bound to happen', 'the Australians had it coming', you could hear them say. Then the recession hit, and their demise was palpable.

terroir: ter-wah
	The dirt on terroir 01 February 2012  -  David Biggs, Wine-style.co.za The sense of place that characterises a wine is celebrated by one and disregarded by another. Whatever you do, make sure you pronounce it right - ter-wah.

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industry announcements
	Hotel Izulu presents a Valentine's Day to remember 03 February 2012  -  Hotel Izulu The 5-star Hotel Izulu in Ballito, will be celebrating Valentine's Day with two signature menus created by Executive Chef, Guy Gorrie.
	Valentine's Picnic Concert at Peter Falke Wines 03 February 2012  -  Peter Falke Wines "If music be the food of love, play on" - William Shakespeare.
	Feast to be dished up at Bistro Sixteen82 on Valentine's Day 03 February 2012  -  Steenberg Steenberg's cellar door restaurant Bistro Sixteen82 will celebrate Valentine's Day on Tuesday, 14 February with a quirky event to create a refreshing twist to this day of celebration - traditionally reserved for romantic couples only.
	Mont Rochelle to serve up delicious Valentine's Day feasts 03 February 2012  -  Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyards Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyards will celebrate Valentine's Day with culinary feasts served at its two superb restaurants located in the romantic setting of this working wine farm in the Franschhoek Valley.
	Base wines set to sparkle as harvest continues at Graham Beck 03 February 2012  -  Graham Beck Wines "Frantic but rewarding" sums up the sentiments of Pieter 'Bubbles' Ferreira as the third week of harvest draws to a close at Graham Beck Wines Robertson, all indicators pointing towards solid base wines.

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