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Nico Vermeulen tasting Wedderwill Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Wedderwill's winemaker Nico Vermeulen tastes his Sauvignon Blanc 2007 and explains truly extraordinary characteristics of this great wine.
Francois Haasbroek tasting Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2007
Young and accomplished winemaker Francois Haasbroek describes one of the top wines produced at Waterford Estate - namely Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2007.
Rolf Zeitvogel tasting Blanc de Noir 2008
Winemaker and Managing Director Rolf Zeitvogel tasting his Blanc de Noir 2008.
Waterford The Jem 2006 tasted by Francois Haasbroek
A young winemaker Francois Haasbroek passionately describes the flagship wine of the  Waterford estate. The Jem 2006 is a red blend with awesome palate profile, superb structure and never-ending lingering aftertaste.
JD Pretoruis tasting Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2009
One of the youngest winemakers in the South African wine industry JD Pretorius from Steenberg Wine Estate tasting his lovely Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2009, produced from the 21-year old Sauvignon Blanc vineyard block from the estate.
Bruwer Raats describing his wines
Raats Family specializes in producing top quality Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. The owner and winemaker, Bruwer Raats superbly delineates his winemaking philosophy.
Rolf Zeitvogel tasting Zinfandel Noble Late Harvest 2009
Winemaker and Managing Director of Blauuwklipen Estate tastes his unique Noble Late Harvest Zinfandel 2009 in their lovely cellar. Zinfandel NLH 2009 is a superbly crafted wine that would strongly appeal to different palates. Cheers!
Rustenberg's Randolph Christians tasting his John X Merriman 2007
Head winemaker of Rustenberg Mr. Randolph Christians talks about the winemaking challenges he faces and tastes his superb Bordeaux blend John X Merriman 2007
Fairview Winemaker Anthony De Jager tastes his Viognier 2009
Winemaker of the Fairview Wine Estate Anthony de Jager tastes his beautiful Viognier 2009. Fairview Estate is an innovative modern winery with one foot in the old world style. All winemaking operations were conducted under the watchful eye of the passionate owner of the Estate, Mr. Charles Back


Amani and Holte Vinlager handing out soccer balls
It was time to get into the soccer spirit. Holte Vinlager from Denmark donated soccer balls and Amani Vineyards handed them out to less priviledged children around Stellenbosch. The smiles on their faces filled our hearts with joy!
Chris Joubert tasting his lovely Lourensford Chardonnay 2009
Chris Joubert, winemaker from Lourensford Estate passionately talks about his Chardonnay 2009
John Faure of Vergenoegd tastes his Runner Duck Red 2008
John Faure, winemaker at Vergenoegd Estate tastes his lovely red blend Runner Duck 2008, delineating the utmost importance of blending wines.
Chris Joubert tasting his Lourensford Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Winemaker Chris Joubert tastes his great Lourensford Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 on a brilliant winter day.
John Faure of Vergenoegd tastes his Runner Duck Rose 2009
John Faure, the winemaker at Vergenoegd Estate describes nicely his beautifully crafted Rose.
Provenance Shiraz 2007 is a winner of the 2010 Global Trader Shiraz Challenge
The eagerly anticipated results of WINE magazine's 2010 Global Trader Shiraz Challenge were recently announced at Catharina's Restaurant in Steenberg, with top honours going to Provenance Shiraz 2007, made by Dewaldt Heyns from Tulbagh cellar Saronsberg.
Vergenoegd Viticulturalist Marlize Jacobs speaks about her challenges
Marlize Jacobs is an assistant winemaker and a viticulturalist at Vergenoegd wine estate. She explains the unique position of the estate as well as the accompanying challenges and great attention that is being paid to the environmentally-friendly winemaking.
Ken Forrester tasting his Shiraz/Grenache 2005 blend
A lovely description of the awesome red blend (Shiraz/Grenache) by Ken Forrester, one of the most significant wine personalities in South Africa
Ken Forrester tasting his iconic The Gypsy 2006 blend
Ken Forrester tasting his iconic blend The Gypsy on his beautiful wine estate in Stellenbosch
The award for the Best Value Shiraz for Obikwa Shiraz 2009
The award for the Best Value Shiraz, determined by dividing the average price of all the wines by the price of the individual wine and multiplying by the Star rating for that wine, went to Obikwa Shiraz 2009, made by Distell winemaker Michael Bucholz.
Shiraz Dominion Royale 2008 Reserve from the Avontuur Estate
Natalie Nel talks about the Shiraz Dominion Royale 2008.
Rustenberg Wines Challenge Cup
Its World Cup Fever in South Africa and Rustenberg Wines have teamed up with the Starfish Greathearts Foundation and a group of Scottish Samaritans, led by Colin Perry, who are taking underprivileged children to World Cup Games in South Africa, as well as organising a 5-a-side soccer tournament ...
Interview with Ferne Joy Hogben
Ferne Joy is a tour guide extraordinaire. I interviewed her at the Tokara tasting room.
Win with Zonnebloem
Enter our competition now, to stand chance to win one of 7 fully stocked wooden wine racks to the value of R12 000.  All you need to do is buy a bottle of our wine and SMS your barcode and your name to 31148. Visit www.zonnebloem.co.za for more information.
Former speaker Zelma Long debuts Vilafonte at Nederburg Auction
Vilafonte will for the first time have a wine available at the Nederburg Auction. The maiden vintage 2003 will be available in small lots for discerning buyers. This will be the first time that a former guest speaker of the Nederburg Auction has a wine on offer - a truly unique and memorable event.
Warwick enters Great Wine Capitals Wine Tourism awards
Following a year of construction and the historical redevelopment of their hospitality facilities, Warwick Wine Estate, the Warwick Gourmet Picnic and the Warwick 'Big 5' Wine Safari are now open for business as one of Stellenbosch's great tourism and heritage properties.
Johan Reyneke gets his hands dirty
Johan Reyneke is an inspiration to so many. He has spent the last 10 years restoring the earth on his land just outside Stellenbosch. Walking through the vineyards and putting your hands into the soil shows just how rich the soil can be when treated with respect and allowed to return to its healthy state.



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