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Absorb flavours – Susan Reynard
The Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival, now in its 28th year, is coming up in June. Susan Reynard asks Juliet Cullinan how food and wine pairing have changed in the past 3 decades. DOWNLOAD FULL ARTICLE
Burgundy wines pick of the crop – Len Maseko
The mere sight of either pinot noir or chardonnay should spark a twinkle in the eye of fans of wine made from either grape, which originate from the French winemaking region of Burgundy. Len Maseko speaks to wine connoisseur, Juliet Cullinan who showcases some of the...
Veuve Clicquot
Wine taster’s string adjectives to describe the aromas as some women accessorise catwalk creations. As a wine taster, I excel in this obscure use of the English language, yet always aim to offer something new, modern and enlightening in the art of tasting the vine....
Come and share a glass with me at this year’s Festival
28 years ago the Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival started out as an event for connoisseurs hooked on the nuances of terroir and vintage. Today, we now have a dynamic new group of fun-seeking entrepreneurs excited by life, hip to Instagram, and totally...
Toasting the Hostess – The History of the oldest wine festival in SA
Oenophile Juliet Cullinan, founder of the Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival – celebrating its 28th anniversary – raises a glass to the humble beginnings of SA’s most prestigious wine event. From my first mouthful of black forest cake to foie gras, my life...
28 Years of Excellence
Over 28 years much has changed at the Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival. The great winemakers weaved their magic through our history before handing over to their children who are just as passionate, yet also dynamic, and keen to innovate on the traditions...
Introducing the Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival 2018
Juliet Cullinan’s passion – a magical and nuanced enthusiasm that fuels her pursuit of the finest wineries – instils in winemakers and tasters alike, the desire to participate in her festivals, synonymous with quality and excellence. Aimed at being a vitrine of the...
Distinguishing Decades – The Nederberg Auction
Marketing is all about launching new ideas and selling the brand and South African wine is up against ever-increasing global competition. The Nederburg Auction is recognised by aficionados the world over with its aim to auction rare and mature wines....
The Artist’s Tulle – Benjamin Shine
Benjamin Shine creates artworks through innovation. Juliet Cullinan discovers the light behind the genius. Creative explorer Benjamin Shine’s unique effects, fashioned from tulle, captivate critics and collectors worldwide. He creates wall-sized portraits from a...
“WINE AS A FINE ART“ called ILLUMINATION
Deconstructing the grape and discovering the enjoyment of Wine Juliet Cullinan has designed a novel way to convey her love of the fermented grape in her new concept of “Illumination”, which unpeels the mystical layers of wine appreciation through the media of art,...
Juliet Cullinan
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Wine evangelist, devoted epicurean, Cordon Bleu chef, consultant, promoter of high quality wines, aesthete, scribe, editor, and founder of Monaco’s top lifestyle magazine, Art of Taste, Juliet Cullinan is also the founder and creator of the annual Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival.
My pride in South African wines drove me to promote the supreme for over 25 years. My abiding love for unique wines and those who make them compels me to showcase the best South African vintages year after year.
