One of my visits last week was with Chris and Suzaan Alheit of Alheit Vineyards, who were propelled to fame with the critical success of their first wine, the 2011…
Dinner at Jorg’s
A merry crowd gathered in the garden of Jörg Pfützner’s home, for an evening of wine and food, including Bruwer Raats, David Clarke, Harry Haddon, Roland Peens, Greg Sherwood, Justin…
Video: the Nederburg Auction Tabernacle Tasting
The Nederburg Auction people have made a short film of the Tabernacle old wine tasting that I took part in last Friday
Day 5 in South Africa
I stayed overnight at the lovely Schulphoek guest house, a short distance along from Hermanus. It’s a lovely spot, and in the morning I went for a run along the sea…
In South Africa, day 4, heaven on earth
My day spent in Hemel en Aarde (heaven and earth) is one that I’ll remember for a long time. I can’t recall a day spent in wine country with so…
Day 3 in South Africa, and a slice of history
My third day in South Africa was a memorable one. A day on which I learned a great deal, and developed a healthy respect for the history of wine here. It…
In South Africa, day 2
It was with a sense of sadness that I left Delaire Graff. Accommodation more perfect I could not imagine, and my night was over. I was off to Nederburg in…
In South Africa, day 1 Graham Beck and Delaire Graff
I land at 8 am and I’m met at the airport by Nicolette Waterford, South African wine PR star, who has arranged for me to visit two of her clients….
In South Africa
I’m in South Africa. More later. For now, a few pictures!