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Published on: 09 Feb 04

Charles Back (Fairview/Spice Route), Stellenbosch

Charles Back of Fairview and Spice Route is perhaps South Africa's most enthusiastic visionary when it comes to propagating new and unusual grape varieties. Christian Eedes reports. Illustrations by Kian Eriksen.
 
Published on: 18 Dec 03

André Bruwer

Exactly a decade ago, one man helped put Robertson on the map when his Gewürztraminer special late harvest 1989 made him the diners club winemaker of the year for 1990. Now his son runs the cellar. Leonie Joubert drove the distance to find out what Bon Courage's André Bruwer is doing.
 
Published on: 05 Dec 03

Viticulturalists II

One of the most hackneyed phrases in the industry is that "wine is made in the vineyard". Yet most of the following people are unknown despite their contribution. In the second of a two part series Kim Maxwell rounded up a cross-section of viticulturists to track what's happening and predict how their changes may affect South African wine styles.
 
Published on: 10 Nov 03

Beyers Truter

Much lauded and awarded, Kanonkop’s modest winemaker Beyers Truter is a man with a mission – to spread the word of our home-grown grape, pinotage. By Fiona Mcdonald.
 
Published on: 30 Sep 03

Philip Jonker, Robertson

Weltevrede means "well-satisfied", an appropriate name for the bubbly which won the WINE magazine Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge 2003. Christian Eedes finds out more about Weltevrede Philip Jonker Brut 1999.
 
Published on: 15 Sep 03

SA's prospects: Robert Joseph interview

It's something immortalised in movies, even science fiction films: consulting great oracles for advice. Fiona McDonald recently listened to Robert Joseph, one of the world's most forthright wine commentators.
 
Published on: 15 Jul 03

James Halliday

If one of the key objectives of the Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show is to view the performance of Cape wines in a global context, then the involvement of judges of international repute is a prerequisite. Who better to have on the panel than James Halliday, one of Australia's most respected wine authorities? Christian Eedes interviewed him.
 
Published on: 15 Jul 03

Jancis Robinson

Hers is one of the most recognisable faces in wine. Apart from presenting the first television series on wine, she's written numerous books and syndicated columns. As an expert wine judge, she's in constant demand worldwide. Editor Fiona McDonald caught up with Jancis Robinson at the Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show recently.
 
Published on: 14 Jul 03

Nico van der Merwe, Stellenbosch

He's one of South Africa's most interesting wine personalities. Not only is he the winemaker of Saxenburg and his own acclaimed Mas Nicolas blend, but he's an iconoclast who freely speaks his mind. Christian Eedes interviewed him.
 
Published on: 03 May 03

Eben Sadie, Swartland

Eben Sadie's fervour and flair for winemaking have catapulted him into the limelight. In fact, this restless, roving spirit is probably South Africa's hottest young winemaker right now. Christian Eedes spoke Eben Sadie would rather spend money on new stemware than get his car repaired.
 
 

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