In the Swartland with Eben Sadie (1): the vineyard
Over the last 20 years (first vintage 2000), Eben Sadie has established himself as one of South Africa’s leading winegrowers.
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Video: Eben Sadie on viticulture
Ring and I visit Eben Sadie at his farm in the Swartland, in South Africa. In the past Eben has
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Highlights: Lelie van Saron Chardonnay 2017 Hemel-en-Aarde
Natasha Williams is a winemaker who works for Bosman, but she also has her own label, Lelie van Saron. This,
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Video: in the stunning cellar of Boekenhoutskloof, one of South Africa’s top wineries
Here’s a short film from a visit to Boekenhoutskloof, one of of South Africa’s leading producers, in the Franschhoek Valley.
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In South Africa: Boekenhoutskloof
Goode and Ring continue their Franschhoek journey by visiting Boekenhoutskloof, one of the country’s top wineries. Boekenhoutskloof is one of
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Video: Beeslaar Pinotage 2017 Stellenbosch, South Africa
This is one of South Africa’s most highly acclaimed Pinotages. It’s made by Abrie Beeslaar, who’s the cellarmaster at Kanonkop.
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Highlights: Reyneke Organic Cabernet Merlot 2018
This is a lovely wine. Seriously impressed by this, and it’s currently a bit of a steal at just £8.99
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The wines of Allée Bleue, Franschhoek
Head towards Franschhoek from Stellenbosch on the R310 over the Helshgoote pass, and you’ll hit the R45. The Franschhoek wine
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The best wines from Franschhoek
Jamie Goode and Treve Ring choose their favourite WO Franschhoek wines During our week in the Franschhoek region we met
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In Franschhoek
I have just spent five days in the Franschhoek wine valley in South Africa’s Western Cape, taking a bit of
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