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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: 21 May 03

Allée Bleue Pinotage 2001

To those who have misgivings about Pinotage's ability to hold its own as a single variety wine, Allée Bleue Pinotage 2001 retorts with a polished, supple argument that begins with a mulberry and banana nose and ends with an elegant mouthful of sweet black cherry ice cream and mint.
 
Published on: 21 May 03

Antinori and Ricasoli, Tuscany

Nature and man have collaborated over centuries to safeguard Tuscany's status as one of the most sensuous and alluring places on earth. Two winemaking families who have contributed much to this legacy are the Antinori and Ricasoli. André Pretorius was enchanted.
 
Published on: 21 May 03

Anura, Klapmuts

Twenty years in the optometry business is bound to give you a strong sense of vision and a keen eye for business! Tymen Bouma swopped a successful career as an optometrist for the winelands of Klapmuts in 2000 and has never looked back.
 
Published on: 21 May 03

Elgin, Elgin

Gone are many of the Granny Smiths and Golden Delicious. In their place are Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. Long heralded as a great potential wine area, the apple kingdom of Elgin is awakening to vineyards. Fiona McDonald reports.
 
Published on: 03 May 03

Beaumont, Overberg

In Bot River, on a clear day, you can see the hills of the Overberg roll on forever. Modestly reclining in the foreground is Beaumont, a small farm big on rustic spirit.
 
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.
 
Published on: 03 May 03

Morgenster, Somerset West

From new young vines that only four years ago were still struggling to get a toehold in stony soil on steep, windswept slopes, the passionate (and esteemed) Morgenster team were determined to produce something exceptional. Fiona McDonald finds out how they succeeded.
 
Published on: 03 May 03

The Farmhouse, Langebaan, Langebaan

 
Published on: 01 May 03

Abrie Bruwer

Abrie Bruwer, maverick cellarmaster at Springfield estate in Robertson, is making wine like Noah made wine - relying on Mother Nature and a bit of old-fashioned ingenuity.
 
 

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