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Cellar secrets

ANY GROUND RULES FOR STARTING A WINE COLLECTION?

Where to begin when you want key bottles on stand-by for special occasions? Moses Magwaza recommends finding a good wine shop where you can get recommendations – they also often host tastings. “They will be able to tell you whether a wine can be stored for a few years or whether you should drink it within the next few months. Mix it up with different styles and colours – white, rosé, red, dry, sweet and sparkling. One of my stand-bys is the Springfield Méthode Ancienne Chardonnay 2016. I love Chardonnay because it’s a versatile grape that can be paired with a variety of foods.”

as pretty much everything you need to know can be found at the back,” says Kathryn Rae. “For reds, try catering

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