Wham, Bam, Thank You, Sam
Sam Harrop MW thinks there is an increasing divide between South Africa’s top-end wines that over-deliver and the rest that are way below world-average. Interview by Christian Eedes.
Published on: 17 Jul 08
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South Africa's Young Winemakers
They share an enthusiasm for wine and for life, have travelled widely and tasted great wines. They’re ambitious, both personally and as proud South Africans. Fiona McDonald reports on these representatives of the new generation of South African winemakers.
Published on: 14 May 08
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Published on: 09 May 08
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Marc Kent - Diners Club Winemaker of the Year 2007
The 2007 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year is one of the country's most passionate - and consistent - Shiraz aficionados: Marc Kent, for the Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2005.
Published on: 15 Nov 07
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Ruth Penfold - Young Winemaker of the Year 2007
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Published on: 15 Nov 07
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Annandale's Hempies du Toit
Hempies du Toit was no push-over in his rugby-playing days, and neither are the wines that he makes at his Stellenbosch farm called Annandale. Christian Eedes interviewed him.
Published on: 23 Oct 07
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Published on: 23 Oct 07
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Vriesenhof's Jan 'Boland' Coetzee
This month sees the rugby playing nations of the world gather in France to fight it out for the William Webb Ellis Trophy and bragging rights as World Champions. The link to wine? There will be three former Springboks sitting in the packed stands, who usually spend their days among the vines and in their cellars, making wine. Fiona McDonald interviewed Jan 'Boland' Coetzee of Vriesenhof.
Published on: 19 Oct 07
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Steven Spurrier: July 2007
Global wine authority Steven Spurrier thinks the South African wine industry lacks "ambassadors". Christian Eedes interviewed him.
Published on: 20 Aug 07
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Neil Beckett: July 2007
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Published on: 14 Aug 07
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As a wine lover you’re no doubt enthusiastic about Shiraz, but as it draws further attention, what does the future actually hold for this variety; locally and as a global player?
Nederburg Auction ended on a high note this year, banking a total of R5, 683, 810.
