Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

An Article on the Wines of South Africa

Posted on February 8, 2012 by FirstPressings

South Africa, with its dry, hot climate, has a viticultural history dating back over three centuries to 1655.  It was in 1652 that the Dutch East India Company colonized the region and Jan Van Riebeeck, the Dutch commander of the … Continue reading →

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The Wines of Chile

Posted on February 1, 2012 by FirstPressings

The 34th Annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival pours into Vancouver on February 27th and runs until March 4th, 2012 and as with every year there is a regional theme and this year it is the Wines of Chile and … Continue reading →

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