Understanding the wines of Kanonkop, Stellenbosch, South Africa, with winemaker Abrie Beeslaar – Part 2
Last month, I sat down for a virtual glass of wine and chatted with acclaimed South African...
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Try This: A consistently solid South African Cabernet
2019 Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa (Alcohol 14%, Residual Sugar 3 g/l)...
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Tasting the 2017 Kanonkop Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with winemaker Abrie Beeslaar
Yesterday I sat down for a virtual glass of wine with acclaimed South African winemaker Abrie...
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Tasting the 2022 Ken Forrester “Old Vines Reserve” Chenin Blanc with vigneron Ken Forrester
It’s always a real pleasure to chat with South African vigneron Ken Forrester, as he’s...
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Exploring Mullineux’s wineries with winemaker Gynore Hendricks & vigneron Chris Mullineux – Part 1
This week we sit down with vigneron Chris Mullineux and winemaker Gynore Hendricks to speak about...
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The Old Vines Made Me Do It: Part 1 of 3
The original intent was to write a standalone piece on South African Chenin Blanc but as the words unravelled, I realised that the story could not be told without the sum of its parts, the history that makes enjoying a glass of old bush vine Chenin Blanc from South Africa a remarkable and complex journey.
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Setting the bar for South African Syrah
When Gerard de Villiers began plans to set up his own winery at his farm near Stellenbosch,...
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Talking Texture In Terroir-Driven Wines With Winemaker Mick Craven – Part 3
This week sees GFR sit down with Stellenbosch winemaker Mick Craven of Craven Wines, for...
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Talking Texture In Terroir-Driven Wines With Winemaker Mick Craven – Part 2
This week sees GFR sit down with Stellenbosch winemaker Mick Craven of Craven Wines,...
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Talking Texture In Terroir-Driven Wines With Winemaker Mick Craven – Part 1
This week sees GFR sit down with Stellenbosch winemaker Mick Craven of Craven Wines, for...
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Tasting The Rather Excellent 2020 Le Bonheur Chardonnay With Winemaker William Wilkinson
After conducting my interview with Le Bonheur’s William Wilkinson, we took some time...
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Life In The Time Of COVID-19: Winemaker William Wilkinson Le Bonheur, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Just the other week we sat down for an extended Zoom chat with William Wilkinson, winemaker...
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