Elgin Pinot Noir: how is Pinot doing in this cool-climate South African region?
Elgin is one of South Africa’s cool climate wine regions. This apple-growing area first began growing wine grapes in the
Read moreElgin is one of South Africa’s cool climate wine regions. This apple-growing area first began growing wine grapes in the
Read moreWebsite: https://davidnadia.com/ David and Nadia Sadie studied together and then got married in 2009. They both began working for different
Read moreWebsite: https://oldenburgvineyards.com/ There’s a special place in Stellenbosch, and it goes under two variants of the same name. Banghoek and
Read moreThere’s not much Pinot Gris in Stellenbosch. It’s perhaps planted in three vineyards, and the one this comes from is
Read morePinotage is a grape variety that has struggled to be taken seriously. It has wrestled with a reputation of making
Read moreIt’s amazing how many serious expressions of Chenin are coming out of the Swartland these days. I know the scene
Read moreGrenache has a good future in the Western Cape, I reckon. David and Nadia Sadie are making some really impressive
Read moreNatte Valleij’s old cape Dutch buildings have seen a lot of history, including housing a prisoner of war who was
Read moreDom Pérignon is a mere fable in the face of Saffer stalwart Pieter Ferreira. Famed for his monk-like dedication to
Read moreGary and Kathy Jordan are well known for their Stellenbosch winery. But back in 2018 they began their quest for
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