About The Winelands: Recent Episodes
About The Winelands
An Invitation to chat:
The team at Visit the Winelands are excited to introduce our new chat show, About the Winelands. We will be chatting to influencers and leaders in the wine industry, wine makers, restaurants and other businesses in the winelands.
If you are interested to chat to us on our new show, please email our team at visitthewinelands@gmail.com.
We are looking forward to chatting with you.
African Wines is a specialist wine company offering a vast selection of premium, boutique and ethical wines from South Africa to the discerning wine enthusiast. African Wines work with entrepreneurs in the Netherlands and in South Africa, who have their hearts in the right place and want to give their guest or customer a special experience.
About The Winelands welcomes Tanja Beutler, Co-Founder of the Cape Town Wine Hub, situated in Strand, Western Cape. Tap into a wealth of wine-related services, all in one spot, conveniently close to producers and routes to market. Cape Town Wine Hub offers bonded storage; national and international transport and delivery; reworks; administration; labelling and related wine industry services all under one roof while providing convenience and efficiency for the client.
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Taste Of Tulbagh Brings Superb Award Winning Wines From Estates In Tulbagh Right To Your Door.
Often described as the Valley of Abundance, Tulbagh has its own unique beauty and tranquility. Pieter Potter, surveyor general to the first governor of the Cape, Jan van Riebeeck must have felt this way back in 1658 when first setting eyes on the Tulbagh Valley. However he would not have known then that one day the valley was to produce a wide range of exquisite wines.
Tulbagh is the fourth oldest town in South Africa (after Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Swellendam) dating back to the early 1700s, but in more recent times, wine has moved centre stage. It is situated in a bowl surrounded by the imposing Obiqua Mountains to the west, the Winterhoek Mountains in north and the Witzenberg Mountains to the east. The Southern side of the valley is open to cooling south-east winds during the hot summer months. Accordingly Tulbagh enjoys some of the most diverse and attractive conditions for viticulture in the Cape, attributes that have attracted many new producers to the valley.
The Taste Of Tulbagh now brings these suburb wines to an exclusive online wine selection, which has received a string of national and international awards including Diners Club Wine Maker of the Year and a healthy spread of gold and double gold Veritas awards.
About the Winelands welcome the Founding member of Studio Antiques, Emmeke van der Meulen. The Studio Antiques team, are trained and dedicated in providing conservation and restoration of antique and fine furniture using only traditional, natural, authentic reversible products and techniques. Studio Antiques respect each and every piece of furniture to retain its value during restoration and/or conservation process. Since establishment in 1990, their continued dedicated passion today is to maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism, promoting the restoration and preservation of our heritage in South Africa.
More information and contact details https://mysomersetwest.co.za/business/studio-antiques/
Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Francois-Jacques, Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate.
"At Simonsig, the Malan family values drive the Estate’s commitment to producing wines of internationally regarded excellence, expressing the unique and diverse terroir of the Stellenbosch region. We also believe that being a gift of nature made for the enjoyment of people, our wine offering should always be complemented by true Cape hospitality and efficient service."
GOOD CHEFS COOK BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO, GREAT CHEFS COOK BECAUSE THEY WANT TO! "I studied at Silwood Kitchens in Rondebosch and did a 3 year Grande Diploma course. Started as a trainee at Terroir Restaurant under the supervision of Michael Broughton. Then I travelled abroad to Peebles in Scotland, where I got to work at a Boutique hotel and restaurant with their own fresh produce garden. That is where my love for fresh seasonal food started. After returning to South Africa I have worked my way through a few wine farms such as Big Easy, Cuvee @ Simonsig and as Head Chef at Babel@ Babylonstoren before joining Longtable Restaurant as Head of kitchen in September 2018. I have been a chef for almost 14 years, and still loving it!"
You want to drop me an email? kitchen@haskellvineyards.co.za
It is our long-held view that great wines taste their best with good food, and whenever possible in good company. We created Longtable not as a glittering showpiece of authentic Cape cuisine, but as a place where unpretentious, flavoursome food could be enjoyed in a relaxing and convivial setting. We like to think that Longtable is all of this and more. With our supply of organic vegetables and sustainable fish, we are able to provide not only delicious food, but food which is sustainably sourced, with minimum waste, and zero use of plastics.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-66-an-interview-with-chef-cornelle-minie-head-of-kitchen-the-longtable-haskell-vineyards/
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ABOUT THE WINELANDS #65 An Interview with Bronwyn Amm, Founder and Owner Hooked On Salmon, Cape Town "The Salmon frenzy has begun. A mother of two & wife to a wonderful man, living in Cape Town, I am so excited to have the opportunity to supply quality Salmon & Trout to friends and family direct to their door. My highly acclaimed supplier has 25 years experience in the Salmon business and is a preferred supplier to boutique hotels, B&Bs and retail outlets. Nutritionally dense & something of a new ‘Superfood’ Salmon has many health benefits. So come all you Salmon lovers & let’s be healthy! Remember ‘you are what you EAT!’
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About The Winelands welcomes Cape Wine Master and Winemaker at Groot Constantia, Boela Gerber. Boela joined Groot Constantia as winemaker in 2001. Groot Constantia is South Africa's oldest wine farm (335 years old in 2020) is also one of the oldest brands in the world which has reached iconic status.
It all began in 1679, when Simon van der Stel was appointed by the Dutch East India Company to govern the Cape of Good Hope. After years of loyal service, he requested land from the Company. He periodically sent out riders to collect soil samples. In 1685 he chose 891 morgen (about 763 ha) situated behind Table Mountain for its wine-growing potential and magnificent scenery. Over the years the wines produced on the estate caught the attention of influential people across the globe – clearly due to its impressive quality. Global aristocracy made sure that they had enough stock of this acclaimed and precious product.
"Our founder named his farm "Constantia" after the Latin word for constancy or steadfastness. These attributes he valued greatly and today we follow in his footsteps to uphold his enduring legacy of perfection at Groot Constantia."
Haskell Vineyards is located in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Currently Haskell Vineyards estate of 23 hectares has 14 hectares planted under vine, with grape varietals including Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz, all under the watchful eye of Rudolph Steenkamp since 2018. Approximately up to 60 000 bottles a year, half of which is sold within South Africa, the remainder exported throughout Africa, Europe, Asia and America. About Barbara Mackenzie - Operations Manager for Haskell Vineyards and the Longtable Restaurant "Born and raised in Austria, I joined the Haskell Team in 2011 as House Manager for the Haskell Group. When my two daughters decided to further their studies in Austria I joined them in 2013 only to return to South Africa in April 2017 when I took over as Operations Manager of Haskell Vineyards and Longtable Restaurant. Different jobs in different industries and countries have taught me a lot, but there is one thing that is important no matter where you are in life: the appreciation of certain values. Genuine care, always being open to learning, building trust, perseverance, giving the best of your ability, checking the ego, dreaming big and winning together."
No matter what your question is, contact barbara@haskellvineyards.co.za
Hear from the Haskell Winemaker - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-16-an-interview-with-rudolph-steenkamp-winemaker-and-vineyard-manager-haskell-vineyards-stellenbosch
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Barry Scholfield, Founder and Owner of the Wine Games and Somm.co.za Wine Games is a fun, informative, interactive, gamified wine tasting from the comfort of your own home. Spend a night-in traveling the world of wine from the comfort of your sofa while testing your palate against the rest of Mzansi. Or, gather a rabble and compete in real time from the palm of your hand while the Wine Games designated sommelier team guides you along the journey, on the big screen, in real time, high definition, from their studio in the Stellenbosch Winelands.
READ MORE HERE - https://visitthewinelands.bitmedia24.com/2020/10/12/about-the-winelands-62-interview-with-barry-scholfield-founder-wine-games-south-africa/
About The Winelands welcomes Heidi Dietstein, Winemaker at Spier located in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Heidi specializes in making Methode Cap Classique and Premium - Super premium red wines. Spier is one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms with a recorded history dating back to 1692. While rooted in this heritage, they have a vibrant and conscious energy, and are home to one of the largest collections of contemporary South African art.
"Our wines are among the most awarded in the country. Visit us, and enjoy them paired with wholesome, tasty food made with ingredients grown either on our farm or by trusted, nearby farmers. If you feel like lingering, our Hotel and conferencing facilities offer inspiring Winelands getaways in the tranquility of nature."
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-61-an-interview-with-heidi-dietstein-winemaker-at-spier-stellenbosch/
About The Winelands welcomes Pieter "Bubbles" Ferreira, GRAHAM BECK situated in Robertson, South Africa. The foundations for the success of the Graham Beck brand were laid in 1983 when the late Graham Beck purchased Madeba, a farm located outside the Western Cape town of Robertson. It was his ardent ambition to establish a world-class winery in this area that saw the erection of a state-of-the-art cellar and groundbreaking tasting facility, ensuring the growing reputation of Graham Beck MCC as a leading international wine destination. Affectionately known as “Mr Bubbles”, Pieter Ferreira eats, drinks and breathes bubbles! Pieter has been with the team from the very first vintage and has been instrumental in cementing Graham Beck as one of the world’s leading producers of premium Méthode Cap Classique style sparkling wines.
READ MORE HERE https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-60-an-interview-with-sjaak-nelson-winemaker-jordan-wine-estate-stellenbosch/
About The Winelands welcomes Pieter "Bubbles" Ferreira, GRAHAM BECK situated in Robertson, South Africa. The foundations for the success of the Graham Beck brand were laid in 1983 when the late Graham Beck purchased Madeba, a farm located outside the Western Cape town of Robertson. It was his ardent ambition to establish a world-class winery in this area that saw the erection of a state-of-the-art cellar and groundbreaking tasting facility, ensuring the growing reputation of Graham Beck MCC as a leading international wine destination. Affectionately known as “Mr Bubbles”, Pieter Ferreira eats, drinks and breathes bubbles! Pieter has been with the team from the very first vintage and has been instrumental in cementing Graham Beck as one of the world’s leading producers of premium Méthode Cap Classique style sparkling wines.
READ MORE HERE https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-59-an-interview-with-pieter-bubbles-ferreira-graham-beck-south-africa/
About The Winelands welcomes Matthew Day, Winemaker at Klein Constantia situated in Constantia, South Africa. Dating back to 1685 and described as one of the world’s most beautiful wine estates, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with views across False Bay. The perfect location for cool climate wines, Klein Constantia produces some of South Africa’s top wines, including one of the world’s best natural sweet wines, Vin de Constance.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-58-an-interview-with-matthew-day-winemaker-klein-constantia-south-africa/
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Emma Bruwer, Winemaker at Le Lude Estate situated in Franschhoek, South Africa. Le Lude, a wine farm in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley of South Africa’s Western Cape, follows an ethos committed to its founding family and the crafting of naturally bottle-fermented sparkling wines, known as Cap Classique.
Here the Barrow family have made their home, writing a new chapter in a premier wine region where French Huguenots, fleeing persecution for their religious beliefs, landed in the Cape and began making wines in Franschhoek as far back as 1693. The pioneering approach of Le Lude is underscored by it being the first cellar to produce an Agrafe® (Tirage Liège) Cap Classique, paving the way for a sector of the South African wine industry on the road to greatness.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-57-an-interview-with-emma-bruwer-winemaker-at-le-lude-estate-franschhoek-south-africa/
About The Winelands welcomes Lukas Wentzel, Winemaker at Groote Post, situated in the Darling Hills of South Africa. Lukas has been winemaker at Groote Post since 2000 where Groote Post has grown from strength to strength with him at the helm. Groote Post is a historic 18th century farm on the Cape's West Coast where winemaking traditions have been revived by the Pentz family, third and fourth generation dairymen, namely Peter and Nick Pentz.
READ MORE HERE https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-56-an-interview-with-lukas-wentzel-winemaker-at-groote-post-darling-hills-south-africa/
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Callan Williams, founder and winemaker, "The Garajeest", South Africa. The Garajeest is a premium, handcrafted wine brand. Focused on the unconventional and a creative spirit, Callan’s dream of making wine that has edge, authenticity, character and convincingly translates the honest and down to earth character of the cultivar, is now being realised. The Garajeest Cabernet Franc & The Garajeest Semillon - both produced in limited numbers - are inspired by icons that embody a time and movement that resonates with the unique taste profile of each vintage. The Garajeest creates wines that are cultivar expressive and terroir driven, with minimal intervention in the cellar. Vintages driven by quality and intrigue - wines that tell a story full of life.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-55-an-interview-with-callan-williams-founder-winemaker-the-garajeest/
About The Winelands welcomes Martin Cahnbley, Founder of Planet Wine, New Zealand. He was born in Germany and grew up in South Africa. "I was lucky enough to attend the University of Cape Town, close to some of the most beautiful and welcoming vineyards and wineries in the world. I started collecting red wines from the exceptional 1978 South African vintage and the cellar continues to grow. I have been involved in marketing roles in the wine industry in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and further afield since 1987, and founded Planet Wine in 2003."
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-54-an-interview-with-martin-cahnbley-founder-of-planet-wine-new-zealand/
About The Winelands welcomes Erica Taylor, Founder of Uncorkified.com. Erica is an Independent PR & Marketing Professional since 2009 with over 16 years of international industry experience and Wine industry focused since 2017. Erica has lived in New York, Mumbai and currently resides Cape Town, South Africa.
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BLAKE FAMILY WINES - Owners Andries & Marinda Blake have a commitment to quality and are passionate about crafting exceptional wines. They nurture their wines and create gems. This philosophy has led to naming their two flagship blends after semi-precious stones – Tourmaline and Amethyst.
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CAPE SITE SPECIFIC - The members are made up of a collection of small independent producers together with single family generation winemakers producing wine from their respective estates.
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"We believe that through Cape Site Specific we can start to educate, inform and change perceptions of the national and international Trade, Media and consumers on the significance of our diversity within our respective appellations. Although all producers don’t necessarily believe in all four aspects of terroir, we agree that it has an influence on the character and identity of our wines which cannot be duplicated or imitated somewhere else. We believe in wines with a fingerprint, with an identity and a sense of place!"
About The Winelands welcomes Ken Forrester of Ken Forrester Wines, which is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, in the heart of South Africa’s most famous wine region Stellenbosch. Over the years the Ken Forrester range of top quality wines have received massive national and international acclaim with literally hundreds of awards and accolades.
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The history of the farm dates back to 1689 and was first named Scholtzenhof, one of the oldest farms in Stellenbosch. After a succession of owners and hard times especially in the 1990's, the farm was purchased on an auction by Ken Forrester and his wife, Teresa, in 1993. The farm was renamed Ken Forrester and the first wines under the Ken Forrester label were produced in 1994.
We strive to manage our vineyards in a sustainable manner, and we are registered with ECOSERT for organic certification. Our workplace environment and work ethic should be a shining light in the industry.
About The Wineland welcomes Gerhard van der Watt, the Chief Executive Officer of Perdeberg Wines, situated in Paarl, South Africa. Perdeberg Cellar has one primary mission: “To create wines of excellence and difference.” Valuing long term relationships and seeking to establish value added relationships beyond the obvious.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-48-an-interview-with-gerhard-van-der-watt-ceo-of-perdeberg-wines-paarl-south-africa/
Located in the Bottelary Hills, with elevated south-west facing slopes overlooking Table Bay, the Steenkamp farms Friesland and Groenland are ideally situated for producing the finest quality Stellenbosch varieties. Friesland is also a province in the northern part of The Netherlands, and hence honours the Dutch heritage of the first Steenkamps settling in the Cape during the late 1600’s.
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De Bruyn and Piet are the 4th generation Steenkamp's farming on the family land, with De Bruyn managing the Friesland business and Piet the Groenland business. Their winemaker sister Marié has joined the team as Friesland winemaker, where De Bruyn’s wife Marilise runs finance and logistics. Dad Kosie has been integral in growing the business where it is today and remains a core part of the team.
After nearly a decade as cellarmaster of an elite Paarl based estate and creating award-winning wines, acclaimed South African winemaker Arco Laarman ventured out and created Laarman Wines to further his passion for the art of winemaking. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-46-meet-arco-laarman-founder-and-owner-laarman-wines-south-africa/
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Vincent and Fiona Bührer, brother and sister team and owners of Saxenburg Wine Estate, situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The Saxenburg mission is to share their wines with enthusiasts around the globe to create wonderful and lasting moments. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-45-meet-vincent-and-fiona-buhrer-of-family-owned-saxenburg-wine-estate/
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Deidre Taylor, the Sales and Marketing Manager for Kanonkop Wine Estate which is situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Kanonkop is a 4th generation family-owned estate, which has been handed down from generation to generation and is now in the hands of brothers Paul and Johann Krige. The name Kanonkop is derived from a hillock (kop) on the Simonsberg mountain above the estate from where, during the 17th and 18th centuries, a cannon (kanon) was fired to announce the arrival of sailing ships entering Table Bay.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-44-meet-diedre-taylor-sales-marketing-manager-kanonkop-wine-estate/
Based on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, Late Bloomer Boutique Winery handcrafts every bottle, making each bottle a unique experience with its own story. Every Vintage is carefully planned to be special and different from every other vintage. Late Bloomer's vision is to bring together family and friends drinking good wine, creating stories and lasting memories. Being a new wine producer, we aim for challenging the status quo; bringing something new and creating a memorable experience every time you share a bottle of Late Bloomer wine.
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ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Zunia Boucher-Myers, Co-Owner and Chef at the Avontuur Estate Restaurant in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Owner chefs Melanie Paltoglou and Zunia share their passion for food alongside their passion for people, cooking from the heart on the magnificent Avontuur wine estate and stud farm. Eighteen years of 'good looking cooking'.
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ABOUT THE WINELANDS is pleased to welcome Patrick James Robertson of The Fishwives Club. Patrick has some exciting news to share with us. LINKS HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-41-an-update-with-patrick-james-robertson-founder-and-ceo-the-fishwives-club/
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ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Carmen Crous, Founder and Owner of Eten Health, located in De Wet Square, Stellenbosch CBD, South Africa. The food offerings to complement the challenging, fast-paced, but healthy lifestyle which is prevalent of today’s environment.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-40-an-interview-with-carmen-crous-founder-and-owner-of-eten-health-bar-stellenbosch/
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Cathy Brewer, who heads up the Sales and Marketing of Villiera Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. Cathy is also a member of the Grier family who own the Wine Estate. Villiera is a family run winery in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, a pioneering quality wine company committed to preserving the environment and have been rewarded with membership to the Biodiversity of Wine Initiative. Villiera specialise in Cap Classique and have a strong reputation for Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. They commit themselves to ongoing education and upliftment of Villiera staff and are WIETA accredited.
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Nora Sperling-Thiel, who is the eldest daughter of Patriarch and South African wine industry legend, the late Michael Hans “Spatz” Sperling. Delheim is a family owned wine estate, WWF-SA Conservation Champion, acknowledged as an industry leader committed to conservation, responsible production practices and integrated environmental management systems.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-38-an-interview-with-nora-sperling-thiel-director-of-delheim-stellenbosch-south-africa/
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Paul de Villiers, owner of Landskroon Wine Estate, Paarl in South Africa. Landskroon is situated along the southwestern slopes of Paarl Mountain, just 40 minutes from Cape Town and right in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-37-an-interview-with-paul-de-villiers-owner-of-landskroon-wine-estate-paarl-south-africa/
The winemaking tradition at Landskroon dates back to the 17th century when the French Huguenot settlers came to the Cape. Jacques de Villiers, a winemaker from Niort in France was one of the settlers and in 1874. his great-grandson Paul, bought a portion of the original Landskroon farm that had been granted to a free burger by Governor Simon van der Stel in 1692.
The De Meye Estate is a family-owned boutique winery, situated in the lush Mulservlei area on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, South Africa's most prestigious wine making region. This special little spot of earth has been home- and farming ground to the Myburgh family for five generations, with the estate being named after the De Meye river in Holland, the birthplace of the first Myburgh, who came to farm in South Africa in 1665. We are proud that despite current industry trends, we have remained a privately-owned estate, keeping up the original spirit, and staying true to authentic and sustainable winemaking and business practices.
READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-36-an-interview-with-philip-myburgh-owner-and-general-manager-of-de-meye-wine-estate-stellenbosch/
L’Avenir’s rich history dates back to the late 1600s, when the estate was one of the very first sites identified for grape growing by the Cape’s earliest European settlers.
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The estate was renamed L’Avenir in 1992 by Mark Wiehe, a Mauritian businessman, who left a career of trading sugar in London to purchase the farm. This was the start of specialisation of this unique boutique winery. Wiehe appointed former pharmacist Francois Naude as winemaker and the estate swiftly gained recognition for its distinctive Pinotage and Chenin Blanc.
In 2005, L’Avenir was acquired by the owner of the prestigious Chablis property, Laroche, Chablisien Michel Laroche. In 2007, under the mentorship of Naudé, current winemaker Dirk Coetzee joined the farm after completing his degree in Viticulture & Oenology at the University of Stellenbosch. The young maverick was instrumental in shifting the focus to L’Avenir’s top performing single vineyards – resulting in the now famous L’Avenir Single Block range. In 2012, the Laroche and JeanJean families combined forces to create Advini. This marked the start of a new era for L’Avenir, as it joined a family of some of the most acclaimed and awarded wines in the world.
About The Winelands welcomes Rijk Melck from Muratie Wine Estate, tucked into the exquisite Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch. Muratie has a desire to protect a century’s old wine experience that is a magnet for wine lovers around the world.
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Muratie's rich history is captured in every nook and cranny. Wherever you are on the estate you cannot help being moved by a sense of the many generations that have lived and worked here. The buildings, the artifacts and even the shrubs and trees exude an aura of the colourful past reaching towards an even more fruitful future. Then once you have experienced this absorbing atmosphere, you will literally taste it in the Tasting Room where our wines can be savoured every day of the week.
About The Winelands welcomes Rob and Chris Boustred from Remhoogte Wine Estate on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
A family owned and run estate, Chris Boustred says “We would like people who drink our wines to experience the estate, our soils, our slopes, our vines and our terroir. Wine should be experienced and not merely drunk and we endeavour to make every bottle of our wine a memorable experience.
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Chris continues..."We believe wine is made in the vineyards, and our goal is to allow the vineyards to express themselves by interfering as little as possible. As a result we have adopted a minimalist approach in both the vineyards and the cellar. The idea being to minimalise the human influence on the final product. In the vineyards we do everything by hand, from pruning to harvesting. We are also proud members of the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative, and of the Integrated Production of Wine Scheme. We have set aside 30% of the estate and dedicated it to the Western Capes indigenous flora and fauna."
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Mellasat Vineyards was created by the Richardson family in 1996 from the original farm Dekkersvlei which was established in 1693. Located near Paarl, in the heart of South Africa’s famous winelands just 45 mins from Cape Town. The vineyard enjoys a spectacular position under the dramatic Klein Drakenstein mountains together with panoramic views of the Paarl and its famous granite domes.
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At Mellasat Vineyards we reckon we’re a bit different, which is why you’ll find a white Pinotage amongst our range of award winning wines. To make our wines more accessible we’ve established a tasting centre with stunning views of the Paarl valley and the craggy Klein Drakenstein mountains. And not content to leave it at that we’ve also created a Cemetery of Forgotten Wines in our underground cellar - an interesting and bizarre collection of museum wines that the consumer can interact with.
The Rustenberg Estate has a rich history dating back to 1682 and by 1781, around 3000 cases of wine were produced on the farm. The Estate is nestled in the valley of the Simonsberg Mountain which is located in South Africa’s premium wine region, Stellenbosch. A magnificent setting with regular Cape Leopard sightings via Game camera's installed across the estate.
In 1941 Peter and Pamela Barlow bought Rustenberg, later acquiring Schoongezicht and reuniting the properties. Their son Simon took over the running of the farm in 1987. Simon’s son, Murray, joined in the running of the farm with his father in 2012. The Barlows have been at Rustenberg for over 70 years: the longest period any one family has owned the farm.
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ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Justin Gous, of Justin Uncorked, The Wine, Spirits & Lifestyle Blogger 'As much as I love taking (minimal) risks with fashion trends, popping prints and colorful jackets, exploring different restaurants and taking occasional (and very rare) hikes on Lion's Head, nothing comes close to the joy of uncorking a bottle a fine red wine or mixing a daring gin & tonic. This is me, Justin Uncorked, uncorking my life by sharing my journey with Wine & Spirits lovers across the globe and connecting people."
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About The Winelands welcomes Abigail Bisogno, Founder and Co Owner of The Spice Route Destination, Suider Paarl in South Africa.
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Centuries ago, anyone with a desire to explore exotic flavours and experiences would have needed to wait for the seasonal return of the traders travelling the spice route. Fortunately, these days a journey of discovery is right on your doorstep, with the modern day Spice Route in Paarl, a sensory feast for today’s connoisseurs of craftsmanship and authenticity.
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Siwela Wines Pty Ltd is a Proudly South African Black owned wine producer established in the Western Cape. Our exclusive range of premium quality wines are produced to encourage our wine enthusiasts to embrace our beautifully rooted African culture, Heritage and originality through each sip of Siwela wine of choice.
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Siwela is an indigenous African name which means crossing over. Siwela is not just a bottle of wine but a symbol of transformation within the South African wine industry. The founder Siwela Sweetness Masoga is a fermentation biotechnologist, entrepreneur and a winemaker coupled with a vast experience within the wine industry. She is passionate about wine and aims to inspire young South Africans to become active role players in the wine industry.
About The Winelands welcomes Kelly Zetler from The Thirsty Scarecrow, a craft beer pub and eatery on the Mooiberge Farm in Stellenbosch. After being greeted by the friendliest of scarecrows, you can sit back and enjoy the great food, drinks and incredible view of the Strawberry fields and the Mooiberge Mountains.
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About The Winelands welcomes Lisa Fontannaz from LISALOVESWINES, a company offering tours in the magnificent Cape Winelands, and also is a showcase for beautiful wines!
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Lisa Fontannaz offers customised tours to the Cape Winelands for the International tourist as well as local visitors to the Cape. The tours can be conducted in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Afrikaans. Feel comfortable exploring the Cape in your own language. Lisa's extensive knowledge of the South African and International wines, and years experience in the wine industry comes though in Lisa's unique and authentic tours.
About The Winelands chats to Johannes Richter, Journalist at Wineland Media, a division of VinPro which is the representative organisation for South African wine cellars and wine grape producers. WineLand Media is a division of VinPro which is an organisation representivity of South African wine cellars and grape producers. They have a wide subscriber base which includes 2 150 producers and wineries, 750 winemakers, 210 viticulturists, educational institutions, media, key directors and managers, advertising agencies/representatives, as well as suppliers to the industry.
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The Devon Valley Hotel is tucked away in a tranquil corner of the Winelands, boasting some of the most breathtaking views of hotels in Stellenbosch. Most of the fifty stylishly furnished rooms offer simply spectacular views across vineyards and olive groves towards the Helderberg in the distance.
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This charming Stellenbosch hotel is well-known for is authentic ‘handmade hospitality’, with a proud history dating back to 1947 when the main building was constructed from Canadian Cedarwood. The truly unique original design as well as the hotel’s current contemporary colonial feel remains part of its appeal with guests and visitors alike. Of Stellenbosch accommodation it’s arguably one of the most ideal settings for special celebrations, romantic getaways, family holidays, or productive winelands conferences.
Meet Charles Back, Owner and Winemaker Fairview Wine and Cheese, located in Paarl, South Africa
Charles Back, from lineage of great entrepreneurs, innovators and winemakers, took full responsibility for the farm in 1995 after it being in the family since 1902. Wanting to do things differently, he introduced Mediterranean grapes such as Viognier, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Petite Sirah to the Cape. He also began to make artisanal cheese – a business that has gone on to become every bit as prestigious and successful as wine. In 2014 Charles received the International Wine Challenge Lifetime Achievement and recognised as the most awarded winemaker in South Africa
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ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Fred Hart, Wine Influencer and Founder of Uncork SA.
Uncork was birthed in 2017 by Fred Hart. What started as a personal memory bank quickly snowballed and became a passion-project. Craftsmanship is the central element around which all content is created for Uncork SA.
Highlighting and promoting the amazing wine and spirits industry, and some of the characters behind the "liquid art". Over time this evolved to include Luxury accommodation, fine glassware and cigars which naturally fit.
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About the Winelands welcomes Thornton Pillay, the Winemaker at Highgate Wine Estate in the Midlands, KZN, South Africa.
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In 1996 the Kassier family came to purchase Highgate farm, what was then, a small 1ha hydroponic vegetable farm in the misty hills of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands.
Between 2010 and 2015, the family produced wine as an interest rather than for commercial purposes. In 2016 Thornton Pillay joined Highgate and the wine making process was officially professional. Thornton having studied as a Wine Maker and Viticulturist in Stellenbosch, worked at Ernie els wines, Groot Constantia, KWV and in France (Burgundy), now became the Wine Maker & Viticulturist at Highgate Wine Estate taking the farm to a fully functioning wine estate. The opportunity then arose to build a Tasting Room to showcase and present the premium wines Thornton created. In 2016 Thornton bottled the first commercially produced wines of 1500 bottles. Highgate Wine Estate is now producing 17 000 bottles per annum.
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An Interview with Lourens Relihan, Marketing Manager of Darling Cellars, South Africa
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The cool and temperate West Coast climate lends itself to a variety of different micro- and meso-climates which, along with the different soil types, lead to unique grapes which we guide into even more unique wines. With approximately 95% of all our vineyards being Unirrigated (dry land) and roughly the same percentage being bush vines (i.e. not trellised), this is as close as one can get to what nature intended for grapes to be. These varying factors result in wines that are true to the terroir from which they come and are true to the identity which we have crafted over time for our wines. Investment continues in the winery and cellar with some of the most modern and up to date winemaking equipment in our industry today. A modern bottling line, new presses, a barrel maturation cellar, a new grape off-loading system and continuing replanting of vineyards, to include noble cultivars, all contribute to our advances in contemporary winemaking.
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About the Winelands welcomes Loriane Grobbelaar, Sales and Marketing Manager of Foothills Vineyards and Olive Oil. Klein Welmoed Guesthouse and Home of Foothills Vineyards and Olive groves, is set in the heart of the Cape Winelands, a top destination offering accommodation and home base for many a traveler with facilities for conferences, functions and weddings.
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Website - https://www.kleinwelmoed.co.za/
Email: info@foothillsvineyards.co.za
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About The Winelands welcomes Dr Peter Hedley-Smith, Founder of the Cape Wine Lovers' Society. Wine lovers are welcome to join the society, learn about wine, and have some fun. Dr Peter is an influencer in the winelands who has reviews of 350 Cape vineyards, wine festivals, wine courses and books on the website https://capewinelover.co.za/
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About The Winelands interviews Bertus Basson, Eat Out San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Chef of the Year 2019, Bertus Basson, has a food philosophy rooted in traditional South African food culture with a modern outlook. Bertus is famed for the remarkable success of Overture, which he established as chef and owner in 2007. The picturesque winelands restaurant has been awarded prestigious accolades from the Eat Out guide and Rossouw’s Restaurant guide. Since 2007, Overture has grown into a family of restaurants that now includes Eike, Spek & Bone, De Vrije Burger in Stellenbosch, and The Deck on the farm at Hidden Valley.
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About The Winelands welcomes Rudolph Steenkamp, Winemaker and Vineyard Manager Haskell Vineyards to the show.
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In September 2018 Rudolph took over as Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Haskell Vineyards, and to date has made a positive impact on the farm. With new energy, passion and creativity he believes one has to return to the simplest forms of viticulture, farming the soil and not the vine, to achieve even better quality and greater depth of our already excellent Haskell and Dombeya wines. In a concise and measured way, Rudolph will convert into organic farming, a not insignificant lifestyle decision for Haskell Vineyards. This decision will not only create wines that satisfy wine lovers and connoisseurs around the world, but will also have a positive impact on the environment for us, our children and their children.
CONTACT - https://www.haskellvineyards.com/
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Meet Liam Tomlin, Award-Winning Chef and Founder of Chefs Warehouse, Cape Town
About The Winelands welcomes Liam Tomlin, who started his cheffing career at the tender age of 14 in Dublin, Ireland. Since then he has travelled the globe, opened restaurants, does consultancy work, publishes cookbooks and wins numerous prestigious international awards. In 2010, Liam opened Chefs Warehouse and Cookery School, Cape Town. Now owning six restaurants, Liam credits originality and sustainability as the key factors of the group's establishments. Each restaurant in the Chefs Warehouse family, is different in its' own right but is within the core belief and philosophy of the business.
WEBSITE - https://www.chefswarehouse.co.za/
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About The Winelands welcome Ilse Ruthford, Managing Director of Companiesdrift - a modern temperature controlled and secure storage facility that has storage capacity for 2.5 million bottles of wine. Ilse is a success story of persistence and love of the wine industry.
CONTACT COMPANIESDRIFT - http://www.compagniesdrift.com/
EMAIL - ilse@companiesdrift.co.za
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Meet wine lover and blogger, Johann Crafford of Planet Wine... Cheers to wine's wonderful journey of discovery!
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SO YOU THINK YOU ARE A WINE EXPERT? If you are reading this, there is a 99.9% chance that you are a wine lover. This means that all of your friends know about your passion for wine, right? Right! But how much do you REALLY know about wine? Can you answer all of the following wine-related questions correctly? Don’t worry if you can’t, because you are sure to learn something in the process. But please, as tempting as it may be, don’t Google your answers. Good luck! FIND THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HERE https://planetwine.co.za/so-you-think-youre-a-wine-expert/
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We welcome Luan Aucamp, Sales Manager for Ridgeback Wines, to About The Winelands show. In this very informative chat, Luan introduces us to the award-winning Ridgeback Wines, where the name derived from, the Ridgeback wine philosophy, and progress with regards to sustainability and biodiversity.
CONTACT - https://www.ridgebackwines.co.za/
EMAIL LUAN AUCAMP - sales@ridgebackwines.co.za
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ABOUT THE WINELANDS #11 - Meet Blake Gowar, Wine lover & Owner of CONSTANTIA WINE TOUR, Cape Town
About The Winelands welcomes Blake Gower, Founder, Boss Man and wine-lover, Blake was born and bred in Constantia. He likes to say “lekker” a lot. Before completing The Cape Wine Academy course, Blake travelled abroad and gained his lekker experience in the hospitality and tourism industries.
The Constantia Wine Tour is a leading wine touring company in Cape Town. They provide tours in the Constantia Valley, the origin of South African Wines. Constantia Wine tour offer a selection of tour options available which include premium tastings, private rooms, exclusive access high up onto the mountains that look over the vineyards, cellar tours, meeting the winemaker and sit down a la carte lunches.
Email: blake@theconstantiawinetour.co.za
MOBILE : +27823775233
WEBSITE : https://theconstantiawinetour.co.za/
Central wine tour bookings: Please call +27726260011
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Meet Carolyn Miller-Krogh, National Sales Manager - Zevenwacht Wine Estate
Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht has viticultural roots which penetrate deep into the historic past of South Africa. The name Zevenwacht exemplifies the abundant delights which await visitors to the Farm. Zevenwacht, with panoramic views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and False Bay. The name "Zevenwacht", derived from the Dutch "Seven Expectations" is a modern wine farm with a 300 year history.
CONTACT - Carolyn@zevenwacht.co.za
WEBSITE - http://www.zevenwacht.co.za/
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Our guest on About The Winelands is Pardon Taguzu, Co-founder, Owner and Managing Director of African Wines. Based in the Netherlands, African Wines is an importer of extraordinary South African wines, made by wineries with a strong social commitment - Enjoying Wine & Giving Back!
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Contact Pardon Taguzu - Mobile +31622060635 and email pardon@africanwines.nl
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Our guest on About The Winelands is Laurie Cooper, winemaker, together with her father at Abingdon Wine Estate in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. This pioneering estate was the first to produce wines from the province of KZN. This family estate has produced award winning wines since 2007.
THE KZN SCHOOL OF WINE - Based at Abingdon Wine Estate, the KZN School of Wine offers fun one day wine courses through to internationally recognised intensive courses throughout the year. Bespoke wine courses to suit every individual are also offered.
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CONTACT: ABINGDON WINE ESTATE - http://www.abingdonestate.co.za/
KZN SCHOOL OF WINE - https://www.kznschoolofwine.co.za/
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The Cape Winelands has a viticultural history dating back to the 1650's when the Dutch first settled in South Africa in 1652. The Dutch set up a port to provide fresh food and water to the passing ships of the Dutch East India Company, and wine farms started to emerge, producing wine that could be used to ward off scurvy for sailors continuing on their voyages along the spice route.
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The Cape Winelands is a spectacular region which is made up of three main wine-areas; Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl.
Listen to the story of the Cape Winelands, and make sure you plan a visit soon!
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The Fishwives Club Boutique Winery is a New World wine from Cape Town, South Africa, unique as they literally have the pick of the finest grapes and choice of exceptional terroirs the world famous Cape Wine region has to offer.
We chat to CEO, Patrick James Robertson... an entertaining chat, a true story so pour a glass of wine and find a comfy chair, enjoy!
THE FISHWIVES CLUB WEBSITE - http://www.thefishwivesclub.co.za/
CONTACT PATRICK JAMES ROBERTSON - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefishwivesclub/
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The Fishwives Club Boutique Winery exports its phenomenal brand to The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Norway, Finland, China, Zimbabwe, Namibia and throughout South Africa.
Introducing The Fishwives Club Custom Couture range of ambassador clothing. Gorgeous branded sales team couture designed and created by a respected Italian fashion designer. Custom made and hand-stitched fashion available exclusively and on demand to our importers and brand ambassadors to not just to stand out from the crowd but be satisfyingly envied.
"We oversee the full production line of your clothing orders which are hand-made to the highest standards right here in South Africa, at a fraction of the cost of Europe."
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Warwick Estate is a high-end South African winery in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa with a rich farming history dating back to 1771.
Today we chat to National Brand Manager, Spencer Fondaumiere, a certified wine judge who graduated through the Michael Fridjhon Wine Academy where he successfully passed the WSET Level 3 certification in 2016, but he is also one of only five hundred individuals who passed the challenging exam to become an Associationde la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) certified sommelier.
Firstly a fruit farm, until Stan and Norma Ratcliffe bought the Warwick Estate in 1964 and started developing the land with an extensive focus on the classic Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon - Warwick emerged on the forefront of South Africa’s wine scene.
MORE INFORMATION ON WARWICK HERE - https://www.warwickwine.com/
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Never before in the history of our democracy has our country been confronted by such a severe situation; however, it is a situation that we will be able to overcome if we work together. Across our country, people and organisations have offered to help and the Solidarity Fund is a vehicle that will be set up to facilitate this. DONATE - https://www.solidarityfund.co.za/
Did a drunk blind monk invent Champagne? Now that is a good question to ask... yes, no or maybe?
Listen to the podcast to find out!
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Never before in the history of our democracy has our country been confronted by such a severe situation; however, it is a situation that we will be able to overcome if we work together. Across our country, people and organisations have offered to help and the Solidarity Fund is a vehicle that will be set up to facilitate this. DONATE - https://www.solidarityfund.co.za/
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ABOUT THE WINELANDS - An Interview with ZELDA COETZEE, Conference and Event Specialist
Zelda has an in-depth understanding of the international business tourism landscape and has extensive experience in the production of international conferences and events, within South Africa and abroad.
Apart from her vast practical experience, Zelda has held several tourism leadership positions, including Provincial and National Chairperson of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) and board member of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa and regularly appears as guest speaker and panellist at industry congresses.
WEBSITE - http://www.zeldacoetzee.com/
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Never before in the history of our democracy has our country been confronted by such a severe situation; however, it is a situation that we will be able to overcome if we work together. Across our country, people and organisations have offered to help and the Solidarity Fund is a vehicle that will be set up to facilitate this. DONATE - https://www.solidarityfund.co.za/
ABOUT THE WINELANDS #2 - An interview with Tim Pearson owner of Seven Springs Winery, South Africa
Seven Springs Vineyard is a premium wine producer, situated on the R320 Hemel en Aarde Valley road, between the seaside town of Hermanus and the spa town of Caledon, in the picturesque Western Cape, South Africa. The vineyard nestles between Shaws Mountain to the north and the Teslaarsdal Mountain Range to the south, with Walker Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beyond these mountains. It is this oceanic influence, coupled with our shale derived soils, known locally as Bokkeveld Shale, that gives our vines the potential to produce exceptional grapes from both north and south facing vineyards. Noble varieties, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Pinot Noir, have been planted to express the full potential of each cultivar.
MORE INFORMATION - http://7springs.co.za/
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The story of wine is deeply intertwined with the story of all of recorded human history, it seems everyone in history managed to make wine - In the Bible, we first hear the mention of wine in the book of Genesis, when, after the flood, Noah, drunk on wine, exposed himself to his sons. He was of course punished by God for this, the first recorded act of drunkenness.
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An Invitation to chat:
The team at Visit the Winelands are excited to introduce our new chat show, About the Winelands. We will be chatting to influencers and leaders in the wine industry, wine makers, restaurants and other businesses in the winelands.
If you are interested to chat to us on our new show, please email our team at visitthewinelands@gmail.com
We are looking forward to chatting with you. Our first show will air shortly so stay tuned. Our show will air on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts as well as Youtube.
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