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Published on: 19 Dec 02
Dirkie Christowitz
Every year WINE's panel of judges have a difficult task selecting a winner of the Peter Schulz Port Excellence award. This year Monis winemaker Dirkie Christowitz took the laurels for a 1989 Monis Very Old Tawny Port.
Published on: 19 Dec 02
Frans Smit, Stellenbosch
Last year, the inaugural Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year Award was held. To be eligible, entrants had to be under the age of 30. Frans Smit of Spier was a few months too old, but this didn't stop him entering two wines! Christian Eedes interviewed him at the Winecorp cellar in Stellenbosch.
Published on: 19 Dec 02
Graham Beck
Graham Beck lets nothing get in the way of his quest to compete with the best wines in the world. Peter Younghusband interviews one of the cape's movers and shakers.
Published on: 19 Dec 02
Günter Brözel
He introduced SA to the delights of Noble Late Harvest - an act that contributed to the start of the Nederburg Auction. JOS BAKER retraces past pleasures with Günter Brözel.
Published on: 19 Dec 02
Gyles Webb
Thelema has spearheaded the drive towards producing quality South African wines. Recognition for Gyles Webb's achievements was rewarded in both 1994 and 1996 when he was judged the Diners Club Winemaker of the Year. Fiona McDonald reports.
Published on: 19 Dec 02
Howard Gqirana and Nelson Buthelezi
Two aspirant winemakers who were chosen for the SAWIT cellar exchange programme returned from California brimming with ideas. Sara Steer reports.
Published on: 19 Dec 02
Jan 'Boland' Coetzee on Vriesenhof Pinot Noir
20 years ago, Hamilton Russell Vineyards and Jan 'Boland' Coetzee set off on separate paths towards the same goal: Pinot Noir of exceptional quality. Christian Eedes examines how far they've come.
Published on: 19 Dec 02
Jean Daneel
His quiet, unobtrisive manner means Jean Daneel is equally at home in the wine fraternity or stalking game in the bush. The cellar is just one place where he is most comfortable. By Fiona McDonald.
Published on: 19 Dec 02
Jeff Grier
Villiera has a reputation for value for money. It has also tasted success in most of SA's top wine competions. Leonie Joubert spoke to Jeff Grier.Latest on wine
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