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	News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Cape Blends are attracting a lot of attention in the wine press (no pun intended) at the moment.
		It was a blend of 70% Pinotage, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot.
		Blending Pinotage with the right varieties and at the right proportion results in wine with new flavours after seven or eight years in the bottle.
	www.simonsig.co.za /news.asp?NewsID=12 (535 words)

	CapeInfo Forum - CAPE BLENDS
		Cape Blends have been the subject of much discussion and debate during the past few years.
		The ‘Cape Blend’ is not a distant pipe dream; it is a reality that could be achieved by a unified industry within years.
		The Cape Blend should have a story attached to it and it should be sold as such.
	www.capeinfo.com /content/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=53 (2918 words)

	Pinotage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In South Africa, Pinotage is used for fruity red wines capable of aging, as well as blush, fortified 'port' style, red sparkling and other styles.
		Pinotage is a required component in a Cape blend.
		In the past, Pinotage was accused of having a "paint box" or "nail varnish" aroma.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pinotage (333 words)

	Cape Cod Potato Chips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		In creating Nantucket Spice, Cape Cod plays off its original chips’ distinctive flavor and crunch, but spices things up with a unique blend of seasonings to entice consumers who have a discerning taste for gourmet-type chips.
		Cape Cod’s development team then spent several months refining and testing its blend of seasonings to create a distinct, delicious flavor profile.
		Nantucket Spice’s package illustration is quite different from Cape Cod’s other bags in that it depicts a clipper ship on the front instead of the Catboat, according to Germano.
	www.capecodchips.com /PressDisplay.asp?prid=16 (632 words)

	Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Cape Mentelle, believes that the future of premium winemaking lies in the match of grape to geography: the best wines are those, which express the true flavors of their particular fruit and the earth in which they are planted.
		Cape Mentelle Vineyards, named for a nearby natural landmark in keeping with emphasis on geography, lies in the far southwest corner of Australia where the Margaret River meets the Indian Ocean.
		Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a focused wine with intense aromas of passion fruit, lemon rind and a hint of spicy oak.
	www.gswineclub.com /html/womdisplay.asp?id=248 (363 words)

	Wineland Article September 2004
		Bayly's personal view is that the Cape Blend producers - 34 at last count - should follow Mike Ratcliffe's lead and drive the establishment of Cape Blend as a category.
		Wosa promotes Pinotage and Pinotage-based blends in overseas tastings and shows, but Morgenthal feels that forcing a Cape Blend category in traditional markets could be premature because "many overseas markets haven't started to understand Pinotage as a viable marketing category yet".
		Reasoning that Cape Blends are making headway regardless, he agrees with Bayly that the issue should be driven by individual producers, and adds that the wines must be good.
	www.wineland.co.za /0409blends.php3 (1413 words)

	Grape 26
		Cape Blend, in hindsight, seems to be a ‘natural’ – using the Cape’s own wine, pinotage, which provides lovely fruit and texture, to blend with historically fine reds such as cabernet, which gives structure and length.
		There is room for a quality-driven Cape Blend, harnessed to meeting the needs and expectations of the wine drinker, in the world market alongside other South African wines.
		The pinotage-including Cape Blend is not a distant pipe dream; it is a reality that could be achieved by a unified industry within years.
	www.grape.org.za /Grape26/26capeblend.htm (1241 words)

	Grape 19
		Set against this, Bordeaux blends are so thoroughly benchmarked worldwide that, faced with the addition of Pinotage, consumers might suspect the result would have been better without it.
		Certainly regionality is an issue, with Cape Blends from warm Malmesbury inevitably differing from those of cool Elgin, but the blends will have quite a lot in common in terms of quality (hopefully), varieties used, vinification techniques, oak maturation and packaging.
		Blended, it has the potential of getting in and opening markets with a more positive perception of the variety.' The quality of Pinotage is swiftly improving - it deserves another chance.
	www.grape.org.za /Grape19/200319pinotage.htm (1526 words)

	Straight.com Vancouver \| Uncorked \| South African Wineries Blend Us Some Tenners
		One of the terms you'll hear bandied about a lot will be Cape blends, a concept in the making, patterned after the world-famous, often-copied Bordeaux blends, or California's Meritages; in other words, grape varieties blended according to a fixed pattern, if not necessarily proportion.
		To be distinctive, a Cape blend should in all likelihood contain Pinotage, the pretty much grown-only-in-South-Africa grape variety that assures the result is something unique.
		A more recent Flagstone arrival is the Cellar Hand Backchat blend 2002, which, since it does contain Pinotage--albeit barely 10 percent--has to be considered a true red Cape blend.
	www.straight.com /content.cfm?id=7461 (853 words)

	SlowFood.it
		The flagship Vergelegen, currently a classic Bordeaux-style blend, and a Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, are both from vineyards selected for fruit concentration and low yields, and were matured for 22 and 21 months in new French oak.
		Built of stone, it was designed to blend in with its surroundings, containing the light and tranquillity of a central courtyard, where the focal point is the fountain that appears on the wine labels.
		A blend of tinta barocca, souzao and touriga nacional, the award-winning port is produced in the traditional lagar style.
	www.slowfood.com /img_sito/riviste/slowine/EN/02/cantineafrica.html (2081 words)

	Mail & Guardian Online:
		Beneficiaries of the excellent ratings were two red blends from Warwick Estate, its 2000 Trilogy and 2000 Three Cape Ladies, and a relatively new red blend called Umkhulu Titan, made by Bellevue Estate in Stellenbosch.
		It is important to note that Three Cape Ladies contains about 25% Pinotage, and wine was one of the first to be deemed a "Cape blend", due to its use of Pinotage, which is mostly confined to South Africa.
		With Pinotage giving the blend a unique "South African" flavour, this could be a sign that the grape is winning favour in the huge US market.
	www.mg.co.za /articledirect.aspx?area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__business&articleid=15129 (260 words)

	Cycling and Walking in the Cape Mountains and Winelands: Guided by Trevor Earl - 3 days
		The aim is to walk and cycle in the Winelands and mountains of the Cape.
		A country inn of captivating charm, The Auberge le Quartier Francais is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands in the French Huguenot Village of Franshoek.
		Le Quartier Francais is renowned for it's innovative cuisine: an eclectic blend of Cape flavours with a provencale influence.
	www.eyesonafrica.net /safaris/spec_int/cyc_cape.htm (1146 words)

	Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau
		One of the greatest assets of any community is its people, and Cape Girardeau is no exception.
		Since the 1700s the residents of the Cape Girardeau region have been welcoming travelers.
		Spectacular natural vistas, new tourism developments and our historic past all blend together to offer the perfect solution for any visitor to the area.
	capegirardeaucvb.org (115 words)

	Pamela McCoy Suede Trim Cashmere Blend Cape (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Designed in a soft wool-cashmere blend, the cape features 2" chocolate brown suede trim at the hem.
		The cape wears lower on your hips and higher in the center of the body to complete the flattering cut.
		And since the cape is so easy to pull on and off - you'll be ready in an instant whenever you reach for this piece.
	www.seenontvmall.net /shopnbc/product/A15316 (208 words)

	Gulp Newsletter - Brought to you by WINEmag.co.za
		The merits of the Cape Blend most certainly need to be debated, but I feel we too often get bogged down in the details.
		By blending, we are able to hide the perceived negatives of the grape." Pritchard wants his version of the Cape Blend to evoke the wines of Bordeaux as much as possible, to avoid the shortcomings so often associated with Pinotage, like bitterness and astringency.
		Clos Malverne's Auret is a well-established version of the Cape Blend, the 1998 vintage attaining a 5 Star rating in the John Platter South African Wine Guide 2002.
	www.winemag.co.za /content/webletter/2003/march14.htm (794 words)

	Southern Starz Wines
		Filtration and fining: The blended wines was not cold stabilized and was only filtered once prior to bottling, so tartrate crystals and pigment deposits may form in the bottle and on the cork.
		The press wine was blended with the free-run wine in stainless steel tanks before being transferred to small oak barrels.
		Nikela - is a “Cape” blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage & Merlot.
	www.southernstarz.com /Detail.CFM?sku=3113 (523 words)

	The International Wine and Spirit Competition has been assessing its entries by region; variety or style and vintage or ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Kaapzicht Steytler Vision 2001 became the first so-called Cape Blend to be selected as the best red blend in the world.
		Red blended wines which contain South Africa’s homegrown red wine variety, Pinotage, is referred to as a Cape Blend.
		According to Beyers Truter, Chairman of the Pinotage Association and previous winner of international awards at the same competition, this Cape Blend receiving the award as the world’s best red blend is indeed wine history made on the international wine scene and in South Africa.
	www.dewijnhoek.nl /engdewijnhoek/news/kaapzicht.html (944 words)

	UCT & The City Of Cape Town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Both Cape Town (affectionately known as the 'Mother City') and UCT boast a dynamic cosmopolitan community, where diverse cultures and languages blend - we invite you to be a part of it!
		With beaches, mountains and forests on your doorstep, Cape Town is an historic, cosmopolitan city with a vibrant contemporary culture of music and art, as well as a host of sport and leisure activities.
		Cape Town forms the hub of the Western Cape, and it is the centre of politics, business, industry and services in the region.
	www.uct.ac.za /international/city.php (437 words)

	Wosa.co.za (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The biggest bone of contention, though, is whether Cape blends necessarily have to include the grape most closely (but not always positively) associated with South Africa: Pinotage.
		This USP factor is an equally compelling argument against those who say a Cape blend should be the best blend that the Cape can produce, regardless of whether it contains Pinotage or not.
		Even if the term is never formalised, I can’t help feeling that the staunchly anti-Pinotage brigade will continue describing their blends as Bordeaux- or Rhône-style anyway, lest labelling them as a Cape blend leads consumers to believe that what they’re drinking contains Pinotage.
	www.wosa.co.za /uk/page_detail.aspx?PAGEID=64 (501 words)

	Kobricks Coffee Company - Specialty Blends
		Characterized by its rich flavor and aroma, Fine body and medium acidity, this blend is a real crowd pleaser and makes for an excellent all day house blend with more than a nuance of the finest coffees of the European tradition.
		Although roasted dark, the blend is snappy, bright and vibrant with fine acidity and medium to full body.
		Sporting a somewhat lighter shade roast, this blend highlights all the full, rich flavor spectrum of the superb coffees from which it is composed, including distinctive nuances in flavor and acidity often lost in darker roasts.
	www.kobricks.com /1specialty.html (708 words)

	Global Vineyard Wine Importers: Cederberg Wine
		Beyerskloof’s “Cape Blend” refers to a blnd of 45% Pinotage, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot.
		Beyerskloof’s top-end signature wine is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot.
		It is a classic, full-bodied Bordeaux blend with a deep red color and well-integrated berry and oak flavors.
	www.globalvineyard.com /beyerskloof.html (267 words)

	capeblend.co.za - Quotes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Rouslingly extrovert blend with more tannins and great flourish on the finish.
		“Cape Blend is an important home for Pinotage, particularly on the world market.
		“The blend represents not only the synergy of three red grape varieties, but also the different slopes, soils and microclimates.
	www.capeblend.co.za /quote.aspx (657 words)

	Cape Verdean Music
		Afrolusamerica is the collective noun for regions the Portuguese had occupied in Africa and South America after discovering the Cape Verdian Islands around 1490, and lost again many centuries later.
		Ami Nacia Gomi - Nacia Gomi/Music from Cape Verde (Caprice)
		Djosinho Cabral - Antonio Sanches and Tchota Suari/Music from Cape Verde (Caprice)
	www.umassd.edu /specialprograms/caboverde/cvmusic.html (541 words)

	Science & Theology News - Virtual reality, meditation blend in Cape Cod course (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Virtual reality and meditation may soon be used therapeutically to counter the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder and similar conditions.
		The course is hosted by the Cape Cod Institute and will take place Aug. 29 through Sept. 2.
		During the event, Spira will use mental therapies, especially meditation, to teach participants how to improve their health and well-being and enable them to teach these practices to others.
	www.stnews.org /articles.php?article_id=578&category=news (584 words)

	Tonight - Perfecting the Cape blend
		There's a great deal of talk in Cape wine circles these days about the need (or not) to produce a typical "Cape blend".
		And the rule that has been agreed on is that the Cape blend should contain a significant percentage of pinotage, which is, after all, our own Cape grape varietal.
		His Auret Cape blend is the only one to have been awarded five stars in the John Platter wine guide.
	www.tonight.co.za /index.php?fSectionId=358&fArticleId=372024 (698 words)

	- decanter.com - the route to all good wine
		The Bordeaux blend is famous around the world, Truter said, as are Rhone blends, Australian blends and Californian blends.
		The issue is further complicated by some producers who claim the Cape's traditional blend is Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
		And the committee of South Africa's biggest wine competition, Veritas, in 2002 established the first 'industry' definition of a Cape Blend - a Pinotage-based blend containing a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 70% Pinotage.
	www.decanter.com /news/45975.html (589 words)

	Ted's Sheds : Products : Cape
		This simple design of the Cape model assures maximum storage area in a compact plan, making it a popular choice in many residential settings, including manufactured home communities and RV parks.
		The Cape is available with the roof pitched down to the rear, providing maximum headroom at the front...
		The choice of roof pitch, with the wide range of color combinations available, allows the Cape to blend easily with existing walls and buildings.
	www.tedssheds.com /Cape.html (118 words)

	Wine: South Africa's Cape Blends: New Reds to Help Define a Region. With Recommended Wines, on StarChefs
		They’ve already agreed on three points: the wine’s red, the name is “Cape Blend,” and the grapes come from…the Cape.
		The problem is that not all of the would-be “Cape Blend” producers feel Pinotage merits inclusion, whatever its name-recognition value.
		Emphasizing geography and blends is also more common in Europe, and South African wines often have an appealing Old World style – leaner, with higher acidity.
	www.starchefs.com /wine/features/html/cape_crusaders/html/index.shtml (1012 words)

	Thomas Miller & Co. :::: Allied Products
		These coffees are roasted and blended to our specifications to produce quality coffees with superior taste at reasonable prices.
		House Blend: House Blend is a 100% Arabica blend of the finest Colombian and Latin American beans with a full bodied mild taste and smooth finish.
		Custom Blend: Custom Blend is 100% Arabica blend of the finest Colombian and Latin American coffees, medium roasted to have a unique hearty American taste and finish.
	www.thomasmillercoffee.com /coffee.html (388 words)

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