Really enjoyed visiting Kanonokop last week. I shot a film of the very traditional winemaking that takes place here, as well as looking at the old Pinotage vineyards.
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Higgo Jacobs, Richard Kershaw, Tim Atkin, Monty Waldin and Robin von Holdt Some notes from the Top 100 South African Wines judges’ welcome lunch last Sunday, here at Rodwell House, St James. It was a relaxed affair and Robin brought out quite a few older vintages of some rather good South African wines. A good start [...] The view from Rodwell House, St James A busy day here in St James, judging the Top 100 South African Wines competition. I was judging with Greg Sherwood and Duncan Savage. It was a really fun day. Lots of good wines, and we’re looking forward to trying more over the next couple of days. Time for [...] Simon and Murray Barlow, Rustenberg So the third and final day of my Stellenbosch visit. Next, I’m off to St James. And it was another great day. First up, Rustenberg with Simon and Murray Barlow. A superbly consistent range of beautifully judged wines. New Ida’s Red is amazing value, and will be in the UK soon.
Neil Ellis Some great visits today. All in beautiful sunshine. Once again, pictures will have to suffice. Words will come later. The day began with a visit to Neil Ellis’ new cellar door. I like his wines a lot: they emphasize freshness and focus. I really liked his Pinotage, which was quite Burgundian. And he’s [...] Waterkloof Tired, now, after a great first day in South Africa. I landed this morning, had a quick refresh, then hit the road. Too tired to do proper write-ups now, so a few pictures will have to do. Christiaan and his worm farm First visit, the fabulous Waterkloof, with Werner Engelbrecht and farm manager Christiaan Loots. [...] Two wines I shall go out and buy: the red and white LAMs by Swartland start Lammershoek, who since the 2010 vintage have been on fire. These were tasted today at the Richards Walford tasting. Retail price on both is £11, which makes them real bargains. And I love the labels. LAM by Lammershoek Chenin Blanc/Viognier [...] Lunch at La Trompette today, the Nigel Platts-Martin restaurant out in the wilds of Chiswick, west London. It was very good indeed. Starter: smoked haddock and creamed leeks with grain mustard, poached egg and toasted crumbs. It was brilliant, with strong but balanced flavours. To match? Adi Badenhorst’s Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2010 Swartland, South Africa, at [...] Dudley Wilson, winemaker at Stellar Organics in South Africa, seems to have got the hang of making wine without adding any sulfur dioxide. His Cabernet Sauvignon has been listed by Sainsbury’s in the UK for a few years now and is delicious – an inexpensive (£5) wine that holds up in bottle fine for a [...] Was really impressed with this Sauvignon, which is made by the talented Duncan Savage at Cape Point. Think I shall try to buy a dozen as house white for Christmas. Stonehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Western Cape, South Africa |
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