Busy! Suddenly, there are so many things happening that there has barely been enough time to manage all the editing and writing. So we have five stories in this edition with some more for the next, including one of the biggest events, the three day Cape Wine exposition at the Convention Centre. So click on the titles or pictures to open the stories and Read on…
A re-introduction to Stellenzicht wine estate
Stellenzicht wine farm, in the heart of Stellenbosch's
Golden Triangle, has gone through a kind of renaissance since it was bought by
Baron Hans von Staff-Reitzenstein from Distell in 2017. The Baron is also part
owner of Alto and Ernie Els Wines. L'Ré Burger is the winemaker; she has worked
under MD Louis Strydom, winemaker at Ernie Els, for several years before taking
over here. They have gone through a huge programme of replacing and digging up
some of the seriously virus-ridden vineyards and only plan to replace some of
them now. L'Re said they are also very keen on biodiversity on the farm and
have planted quite a lot of fynbos in designated areas between the vineyards.
We were there to be introduced to those new wines and to meet the team. We met
at the newly expanded Wine Pod. Read on…
Blaauwklippen Blending Competition Winners' lunch
We have had a very busy two weeks with several large and
important events. We attended the Blaauwklippen Blending Competition lunch on
Thursday, before the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, great fun for all and we
enjoyed it.. Welcomed by their friendly waiting staff and a glass of the
Blaauwklippen Brut Rosé. Read on…
The 2022 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
The 2022 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction took place
over two days this year, 30th September and 1st October. The auction was
conducted by auctioneers Strauss and Company on-line and physically at the Lord
Charles Hotel in Somerset West. We had been invited to attend and decided to go
on the second day. However, we did watch the first half of the auction on line
at home on Friday night, drinking some rather good wine and getting very excited
by the bidding, which came from all over the world. Strauss certainly had all
their on line and phone connections working seamlessly. Read on…
Decanter Award for Rosa Kruger at Old Vines tasting
An invitation from Andre Morgenthal of the Old Vines Project
to De Warenmarkt in the centre of Stellenbosch to come and taste some of the
excellent wines made from vineyards that are registered with the Old Vines
Project. And we certainly did taste some really fine wines as we wandered
around the different stalls. Read on…
An AirBnB overnight at Kronendal Street in Stellenbosch
Having an all-day Cape Winemakers Guild Auction to attend in Somerset West, followed by an evening event in Stellenbosch, meant that we needed to find somewhere to sleep, as we do not ever attempt to drive back to the city on the N1 or N2 after an evening event with wine. Luckily, AirBnB came up with this gem which includes a full breakfast in their daily rate. A lovely large and very comfortable bed in the small bedroom. Read on…
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