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South African wines made from old grape vines are now more valuable than ever. At Waterford Estate, it’s an initiative that is strongly supported. Grape vines are remarkable for a number of reasons – one being that, with proper care, these magnificent plants can live for hundreds of years. Take the Žametovka vine in Slovenia, for example. Planted over 400 years ago, this ancient vine still produces enough good-quality grapes to make delicious wine. Old vines tend to produce g

Bellingham, The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc, celebrates esteemed vineyard heritage South Africa's old-vine wines are becoming increasingly sought-after locally and abroad, as consumers learn more about these unique wines forged by time and endurance. As one of the country's oldest and most iconic wine brands, Bellingham was one of the first wineries to celebrate our old-vine heritage with the acclaimed The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc. The Bernard Series Old

Can we stop using the terms Old World and New World already? Wouldn’t it be more accurate to simply say Europe and elsewhere? (Though, admittedly, the Middle East and North Africa may take issue with that.) Many of the stylistic lines that separate the two designations have blurred, and even the use of the word old is suspect. Yes, of course Europe’s tradition of wine production is more established, but the same can’t necessarily be said of its vines. Thanks to phylloxera bac

Rosa Kruger talks with David Clarke from Ex Animo Wine Co. and shares stories about her journey in the industry and the rich heritage of South African viticulture. "Viticulture is an absolute skill, it is a science and an art combined into one." Rosa Kruger. Listen to the full interview on Ex Animo Wine Co.

By Cathy HuygheView the original article on Forbes “Thick with emotion.” Do you know this phrase? That’s how my voice feels when I’m talking about certain wines from South Africa, especially those made from old vines that have been rooted in the earth longer than most of us have been alive. Why such a visceral reaction? Partly it’s my affinity for the narratives of wine, anywhere in the world. Partly it’s my personal history of time spent on the continent, from Kenya and T

The wonder of Cape Wine 2018 and The Old Vine Project has journeyed to WANDS magazine, "The International Wine & Spirits Magazine For The Trade In Japan.", in their December 2018 publication. The eyes of the wine world were focussed on South Africa during the triennial CapeWine, hosted at the CTICC from 12 -14 September 2018. A total of 2 414 international and local guests registered their attendance to experience wines from 352 producers. “Hannuwa”, the overall theme of t

The Business of Wine course, presented by The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB), is a one-of-kind training programme that focusses on the business aspects of wine. It brings together various professionals across the wine value chain and gives delegates critical market insights and the leadership skills to maximise their own and their organisations’ opportunities in the industry. The Old Vine Project and UCT GSB are closely related due to project

Munskänkarna, one of the worlds largest wine tasting groups, spent a couple of days exploring the wine regions of South Africa. Amongst excursions to Swartland and Cape Point, the group visited the picturesque town of Stellenbosch. Munskänkarna wine tasting group at De Volkskombuis, Stellenbosch The Old Vine Project presented a wine tasting at the historical De Volkskombuis. The building was originally designed as labourers’ cottages by Sir Herbert Baker in 1902. The pro

Ancient New World vineyards from South Africa to Australia and the United States are undergoing a renaissance, with winemakers young and old finding a renewed interest in their crooked arms, vibrant aromatics, and expansive roots. Wines to Savor from the New World's Oldest Grapevines A biodiversity hotspot with more plant species than a tropical rainforest, the Cape Floral Region surrounding Cape Town in South Africa is home to a hypnotic array of biological history, includin

Chatting now with Jaco from Piekenierskloof Wines now all about #Piekeniers Grenache etc, and then with André from Old Vine Projectabout #OldVines. Audaciously Sels joining in the fun! #SAwineshowcase? https://www.facebook.com/SAwineshowcase/videos/352543108854614/?hc_ref=ARQhSdlvU7Vv1zwyxOd0zHZGlf110vlFDnbRB9o4n4eeHvm1kgqI-RFzCCOD5STsgWY&amp;__xts__<0>=68.ARD_o0QRqAMSkK5XqgC5f6CoHl6Rw6rl1MTUSdzbOES4ze6RVyqPU7IdzRndxET87g3r90EtIn4mIv37PtDg1TT0Y5d5XObLuu7ChC30HbQkzhHnKNM1nit2x

Kom luister gerus na die RSG Landbou onderhoud met Andrè Morgenthal oor die Ou Wingerd Projek.