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!
Some thoughts about Cava, and Raventos leaving
Cava is, sadly, not cool. The news that one of the leading producers of Cava, Raventos, is to leave the Cava appellation has shocked a lot of people. [Aside: ‘appellaton’…
Pinot Noir 2013: video and some thoughts in retrospect
Amid excessive travel and a few tight deadlines, I have steadily been writing up my notes from the Pinot Noir 2013 conference in Wellington, New Zealand this January. Over the…
Dinner at Zona in Budapest
Dinner last night was with Agnes Herczeg and Gaia Gaja at Zona in Budapest. It’s a new restaurant that’s only been open four months, and it’s based around the idea…