It started like most things… with a good idea. The Fermentation Society was conceived in a neigbourhood with no shortage of creative women. The women might not meet often but when they do its m indulgence of good wine, food and most importantly, good company. Seven women of different backgrounds, varying ages but all living… Read More Fermentation Society – The Start
Middle of the week, Looking good for a Cape Whale Coast weekend wind down. Despite the weather a mid-week break is great! Time for introspection, soul-searching and taking only one step at a time. #justdoit
What a luxury to sip on older Hemel-en-Aarde vintages while the rain poured down. It’s Tuesday, we’re sitting at Open Wine in Cape Town, and the drink is Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal. Vintages ranged from 2011 down to 2002 and winemaker, Chris Albrecht, explained the Hannibal’s uniqueness. Not a Bordeaux, neither a rhone. Yet, since its… Read More Bold and Beautiful Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal
When you are invited to join a Shiraz tasting group on a Monday afternoon you just don’t say no. Knowing that 18 examples of Shiraz are waiting for evaluation is about the best Monday brief that I could receive. With anticipation goes a little preparation. I ran my memory through my internal Shiraz files while… Read More Cheers to Shirazy winter days!
And that is how things change. One gesture, one person, one moment at a time. The same with Hermanus Wine Route. Developments depend on the vision of those involved and there is no shortage of vision in Hemel-en-Aarde. The following changes were noted on one of my frequent visits to Pinot Noir country. Happy children make for happy… Read More Hermanus Wine Route Changes
Tourists should – minding good reason – be taken as close as possible to where they want to be. Today, the visitor wants to be part of the experience. We do not just want to sit by and watch. Most visitors to wineries would like to be right in the vineyards amongst the vines. Overberg winery… Read More Benguela Cove Vineyard Safari
The inaugural Wine and Food Tourism Conference in Stellenbosch brought role-players together and gave opportunity for dialogue. Relevant dialogue on how to unlock the market share presented by the food and wine tourism sector. A market share that is very profitable if approached correctly. When it comes to wine and food tourism the need to… Read More The (real) business of Wine & Food Tourism
Springfield wines have always been a favourite. Their Robertson wine drinks well and their story tells well. The winery has been around forever – or so it seems. The brother and sister team heading the business is the fourth generation to do so. Its not just about the wine, it is about the sharing of… Read More Springfield Wine Estate, Robertson
Not been to a Robertson Wine Festival event? My first experience was a great one. One that I wish to repeat. Having won 2 tickets for the Wine of the River festival via #TravelChatSA I was mindful that my name might not be on the list but as with everything on the day all went… Read More Robertson Wine on the River #winefestival
Cabernet Franc – a black grape variety mostly planted to be blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to make the classic Bordeaux blend. In Hermanus Whalehaven uses Cabernet Franc to produce a single varietal wine. And they do it well. So well that the 2010 vintage won winemaker Reino Thiart a place in the inaugural Top Six… Read More Vertical Tasting of Whalehaven Cabernet Franc #hermanus
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