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Oct 2, 2017

In the vineyard – Practical advice for October

Most vineyards are growing at a blinding pace by now. Varietals like Sauvignon blanc are slow starters – but watch out, they catch up VERY fast in the mid-term. With the dry season that we are currently experiencing, there are some key factors that one must be aware of. The new growth of a vineyard is like a buffet to insects, and with hardly any other food source available due to the drought, they will have a field day in the vineyards. You will find loads of insects in the

Jul 25, 2017

DeWarenmarkt Stellenbosch old vine wine tasting – 2 August 2017

Date: 02 August 2017 Time: 19:00 - 20:30 Address: DeWarenmarkt, 20 Ryneveld Str, Stellenbosch Price: R750pp - only 30 seats available There is currently widespread interest in wines made from old vines (35 years and older). These older blocks are part of our South African heritage and it is clear that these wines most often taste different. During a recent old vine wine tasting for media and independent wine trade, it was clear that these wines contribute significant

Jul 5, 2017

Sadie Family Wines Treinspoor 2016

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

Mar 9, 2017

Woordfees 2017

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

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