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Published on: 20 Jun 11

Hillcrest's Metamorphosis

Hillcrest’s flagship range is named Metamorphic to draw attention to the Durbanville estate’s shale soils, baked by hot volcanic lava millions of years ago to form the rock geologically known as hornfels. But Dr Graeme Read’s metamorphosis from marine biologist to award-winning winemaker has been even more remarkable.
 
Published on: 27 May 11

Cellar door: Spring field Estate

It’s a little hard not to be biased towards Spring field Estate in the Robertson Valley.
 
Published on: 27 May 11

Explore unexpexted gems in the Overberg

The Van der Stel Pass reveals an untold story: of dirt roads with unexpected discoveries and down-to-earth wine made within a community of pioneering people.
 
Published on: 25 May 11

Paul Cluver winemaker answers our questions

Andries Burger, winemaker at Paul Cluver Wines since 1997 and a member of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild talks about Pinot Noir and the science behind wine.
 
Published on: 25 May 11

Top Port from Calitzdorp

When winter evenings call for Port, you need not look further than the Karoo for world-class quality – and bang for your buck.
 
Published on: 23 May 11

Top Pinot Noir from Paul Cluver Wines

The Clüver family may have been farming in the Elgin Valley since the 1896, but they insist that it's still early days for their wines, that the best is yet to come.
 
Published on: 22 May 11

Meet Eben Archer, the vine whisperer

Professor Archer was five years old when he was introduced to vineyards – a meeting that secured a lifelong bond with the plant – and which had an invaluable influence on South Africa’s wine industry.
 
Published on: 04 May 11

Vilafonté...vines and wines with personality

Zelma Long, winemaking partner at Vilafonté talks about the aura of vines.
 
Published on: 04 May 11

Top Pinotage from Viljoensdrift

In the June 2011 issue of Wine magazine, wines from Viljoensdrift wine farm in Robertson were voted tops in the annual Pinotage category review.
 
Published on: 02 May 11

Cellar door review: Cape Point Vineyards

In prime position on the cool-climate winegrowing map, Cape Point Vineyards now also boasts a pretty cool spot on the tourist beat.
 
 

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