henre
130 Karma Points
I work in Marketing for the Paarl Wine Region in South Africa. I love wine, food and the mystique behind it.
My aim is to promote Paarl Wine Region as tourist destination of choice for international travelers.
http://blog.winecountry.co.za/
Paarl, South Africa
My Groups:
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The bloody future of the SA Wine Industry | Paarl Wine Country view story
1 vote- Submitted by henre
- 16 days ago
- (http://blog.winecountry.co.za/the...)
So what’s holding us back? Petty crap, people. We squabble about how many wines the Woman Winemaker of the Year 2007 entered with; questioning the legitimacy of her victory, instead of focusing on how far she has come.
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Paarl Wine Country | Grande Roche receives Best Award for Excellence view story
1 vote- Submitted by henre
- 25 days ago
- (http://blog.winecountry.co.za/gra...)
There is no doubt that Grande Roche has made an indelible and pioneering contribution to South African tourism and the hospitality industry since opening in 1992, winning a legendary array of culinary awards in the process.
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Who’s winning the Old World vs. New World wine battle? view story
1 vote- Submitted by henre
- about 1 month ago
- (http://tinylink.co.za/3fc58b)
The French, for one, are about as passionate about their terroir as South Africa is about Pinotage and reading about the astonishing amount of effort they put into it, it is evident why some old world traditionalists frown upon new world trends.
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Paarl Wine Country | Local government is forcing tourism to its knees view story
1 vote- Submitted by henre
- about 1 month ago
- (http://blog.winecountry.co.za/our...)
A lot has changed in recent years. Thabo Mbeki, a leader President Bush described as “the point man” on solving the Zimbabwe crisis in 2003, now is widely regarded as an obstacle to freeing that nation from its descent into political and economic ruin
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Wine can save mankind from destruction and brutality | Wine Country view story
1 vote- Submitted by henre
- 2 months ago
- (http://blog.winecountry.co.za/win...)
"These people I talk of are not wine drinkers, they know nothing of literature and have no understanding of art or wine. They are just glorified animals posing as humans who seek the destruction of our species."
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Know your Winery Quiz | Wine Country view story
1 vote- Submitted by henre
- 2 months ago
- (http://blog.winecountry.co.za/the...)
Test your knowledge of wineries with the ridiculously easy Know your Winery quiz. You may win!
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Backsberg combats Global Warming | Wine Country view story
1 vote- Submitted by henre
- 2 months ago
- (http://blog.winecountry.co.za/bac...)
Backsberg is greening the future. What are you doing to fight global warming?
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Wine Quotes, Quips and Trivia | Wine Country view story
3 votes- Submitted by henre
- 2 months ago
- (http://blog.winecountry.co.za/win...)
Funny quotes, quips and trivia in the weird an wacky world of wine and alcohol. Bound to raise eyebrows, induce a chuckle, or have you in stitches.
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Wine in Plastic bottles? | Wine Country view story
2 votes- Submitted by henre
- 2 months ago
- (http://blog.winecountry.co.za/the...)
As wineries strive to reduce carbon footprint, the future of wine may just lie in plastic bottles.
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Food: your gateway to great sex | Wine Country view story
3 votes- Submitted by henre
- 2 months ago
- (http://blog.winecountry.co.za/goo...)
I was wondering if eating has a direct correlation to sex. And apparently it does. See what I have come up with.

