In the 19th century the sweet white wines of Constantia were rated among the finest in the world - until, as demand went up, quality went down and the market with it, so that Constantia became a memory. The growers and shippers concentrated on fortified wines in imitation of sherry and port, but now the term South African sherry may no longer be used in Europe, and that trade too has vanished. And in the recent past, South African wines were shunned on account of apartheid.
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In the 19th century the sweet white wines of Constantia were rated among the finest in the world - until, as demand went up, quality went down and the market with it, so that Constantia became a memory. The growers and shippers concentrated on fortified wines in imitation of sherry and port, but now the term South African sherry may no longer be used in Europe, and that trade too has vanished. And in the recent past, South African wines were shunned on account of apartheid.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Very Good with no dust jacket; Yellowed paper. 0571176445. List of maps, history and survey of vineyards with tasting notes region by region. 500gms weight; Faber Books on Wine; 8.58 X 5.75 X 1.26 inches; 300 pages.
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Very Good Plus. Approx. 5 1/4" x 8 1/2"tall. 300 pages. Trade size paperback. Square tight binding with clean pages. Single spine crease and a short closed tear bottom edge of front cover.
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