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By by Sussie and Peter | www.susieandpeter.com Sadie Family Wines Treinspoor 2016, Swartland, South Africa (c. £35, Lay & Wheeler, Noel Young, Uncorked, Hedonism, Handford, Philglass & Swiggot & more via WineSearcher) First things first: this is a wildebeest of a wine. It’s wild – no domesticated decorum here. It has almost animalistic tendencies in its floral, wild berry and hung meat aromas, as well as its firm, fleshy and grippy flavours and textures. But then – what c

By by Rupert Millar | www.thedrinksbusiness.com The aptly named Old Vine Project (OVP) has its origins back in 2002, when viticulturist Rosa Kruger began hunting down old blocks of vines. Word slowly spread and people came forward pointing out where they knew old plots to be and then some producers such as Eben Sadie began taking matters into their own hands and making arrangements with growers. Sadie’s Old Vineyard Series kicked off in 2006 when he produced (at least what

By by GREG SHERWOOD | www.gregsherwoodmw.com The 28th of June was a momentous day in the history of South African wine. The Old Vines Tasting at South Africa House in London presented by Andre Morgenthal and Jo Wehring of Wines of South Africa, profiled 77 of the most profound red and white wines produced in South Africa’s diverse winelands. The debate surrounding the identification, preservation and promotion of South Africa’s old vines has long been championed by viticul

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Overview of the past harvest Where available, make use of NDVI’s to spot the differences in the vineyards. See if this is due to irrigation leakage, soil (sampling), disease (including Leafroll virus) or broken trellis systems. To help the vines build up enough reserves for the next season, apply a balanced fertilizer through the irrigation system (where possible). If you do not have irrigation keep your eye on the weather and broadcast your fertilizer just before the rain. I

Yesterday we had a very interesting information day at Anthonij Rupert Wines, presented by Lucinda Heyns of the IGWS with inputs from Rosa Kruger, about Echalas vineyards in South By Jaco Engelbrecht | www.visualviticulture.co.za

The Institute of Masters of Wine and the drinks business are delighted to announce Eben Sadie, of South Africa’s Sadie Family Wines, as the winner of the 2017 Winemakers’ Winemaker Award. By by Lauren Eads | www.thedrinksbusiness.com

The Old Vine Project, begun by viticulturist Rosa Kruger with support from businessman Johann Rupert in 2005, was formalised last year – Jaco Englebrecht consulting on viticulture and André Morgenthal, formerly of WOSA, heading up communications. Last night, the two presented a public tasting as part of the University of Stellenbosch’s annual Woordfees, the line-up including some notable examples of wines from old vines paired with a Leipoldt-inspired menu by chef George Jar

It’s been a long week so far, travelling almost 800 kilometers through the Breedekloof (Rawsonville region) all the way to Skurfkop (Or Skurfberg as some might call it) between Clanwilliam and Lambertsbay in the West Coast. By Jaco Engelbrecht | www.visualviticulture.co.za

'I'm not a consultant', insists Rosa Kruger, who has played such an important part in launching a new wave of South African wine, 'I'm a vineyard manager.' By Jancis Robinson | www.jancisrobinson.com

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This winemaker has been recognised internationally for pushing boundaries in the Western Cape’s harsh Swartland region. By STAFFORD THOMAS | www.businesslive.co.za

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