Monday, May 06, 2024

In MENU this issue Arco Laarman wake, Alto lunch and tasting, Catherine Marshall wines

Only three stories for you this time. One, a sad occasion but a celebration of a life cut short. And two wine experiences with beautiful South African wines. We think you’ll enjoy them. As always, click on the photographs and headlines to open the full stories

Arco Laarman wake at Kaapzicht

Arco Laarman was a well-known, well-liked and respected winemaker who died recently. We were invited to his wake which was held at Kaapzicht wine estate in Bottelary. This was not a sad occasion, more a celebration of a life well lived and a fine career very sadly cut short. It was attended by many of his family and friends, so many of us associated with the wine industry. Arco Laarman was only 49 and at the peak of his career, making great wine under his own label, having spent many years working at Glen Carlou before going out on his own and succeeding so well. A sad loss. Read on…

Lunch with wine tasting at Alto, Stellenbosch

An invitation from Barend Barnard, Sales & Marketing Manager of Alto wine estate, to visit the farm and taste the wines was quickly accepted. We tasted the wines over a very good lunch in their restaurant. The views are spectacular and the atmosphere is sophisticated and sooo relaxed. Read on…

Trade wine tasting of Catherine Marshall wines

A tasting we always look forward to. Catherine Marshall is one of our best wine makers. Modest to a fault, she works tirelessly to make superb wines. For those in the know, they are an essential and a joy. You will find her wines in all the best restaurants and wine emporiums. We are always excited to taste her new vintages. Her tasting room and winery is at the top of the Polkadraai Hill outside Stellenbosch. Read on…

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