in the cellar : After destalking and crushing, yeast was added to the mash and fermentation commenced in stainless steel tanks. While the juice was still fermenting, it was transferred to 300-litre ...

in the cellar : The grapes were harvested by hand from selected vineyard blocks and destemmed and crushed to stainless-steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation was completed after 15 days on the skins.

In a time of seafaring spice, pirates played in Table Bay... Among them was Long Ben - as fierce as he was tall, he looted and pillaged and scavenged from all. Ben fast became known for being up to no ...

Six principles form the core of our philosophy, "Partnership, Potential, Change, Equity, Dignity and Sustainability". We seek to produce wines that will contribute to the lives of the people whose ...

The Nicolas is an exceptional blend showcasing how skilled craftmanship can create a masterpiece greater than the individual components on their own. On the nose red cherries, fresh plums, mulberries ...

in the cellar : To achieve the desired colour, most of the juice was drained directly after crushing, with some blocks receiving up to two hours of skin contact to ensure that the colour remained the ...

This lively, sparkling white grape juice is made from luscious sémillon grapes, picked in late summer here on the farm, when they are at their sweetest. Extremely quaffable, especially on a hot summer ...

In 1682, Dirk Coetzee rented a piece of land on the old wagon trail from Cape Town to Stellenbosch where his cattle could graze. He called the farm Uiterwyk (“outskirts”), as was the custom in his ...

in the cellar : Grapes harvested by hand in the early morning. Grapes are destemmed (with some whole berries and whole bunches) into a combination of closed and open top fermenters and wine is allowed ...

Robertson Wine Valley's biggest annual wine festival, the ever-popular Wacky Wine Weekend has been running since 2003. With over 48 participating wineries showcasing their wines, visitors can expect ...

Angela Lloyd has been involved professionally in the wine industry, freelancing both as a writer and a judge, for the past 33 years. Angela Lloyd's iterary credits include co-authoring The South ...

Philip Taberer is the co-owner and director of Avontuur Estate. Philip Taberer shares ownership of Avontuur Estate with his brother Michael. The family-run stud and wine farm was acquired by their ...