Munskänkarna, one of the worlds largest wine tasting groups, spent a couple of days exploring the wine regions of South Africa. Amongst excursions to Swartland and Cape Point, the group visited the picturesque town of Stellenbosch. Munskänkarna wine tasting group at De Volkskombuis, Stellenbosch The Old Vine Project presented a wine tasting at the historical…
Ancient New World vineyards from South Africa to Australia and the United States are undergoing a renaissance, with winemakers young and old finding a renewed interest in their crooked arms, vibrant aromatics, and expansive roots. Wines to Savor from the New World’s Oldest Grapevines A biodiversity hotspot with more plant species than a tropical rainforest,…
By Richard Siddle 10 November 2018 How SA’s Old Vine Project is saving lost vines of the future South Africa might, in comparison to other wine producing countries, be a relatively newcomer on the international wine market, but it has vines that date back decades. But they are in ever decreasing numbers as they are…
In recognition of the vital importance our heritage vineyards and their unique wines play in the South African viticultural landscape, the Platter’s Wine Guide has added the CHV icon in the recently launched 2019 edition. This will clearly highlight to local and international wine lovers which wines are certified by the OVP, by adding the…
Two research groups at Stellenbosch University have combined forces to obtain an overview of the sensory and chemical profiles of old-vine Chenin blanc wines. At the Institute for Wine Biotechnology, Department of Viticulture and Oenology, the focus is on the sensory characterisation of the genre, with specific emphasis on aroma and mouth-feel attributes. The research…
To view the entire publication, with Tim Atkin report starting on page28, click here. Here are the pages for Issue no 20 of Cheek2Chic luxury magazine with Tim Atkin interview with Juliet Cullinan, on his recent South African Special Report.
The Old Vine Project presented a tasting for Victoria Moore, wine columnist and journalist for The Telegraph and a wine club that she tutors at the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, one of the old London merchant guilds – a group of serious wine enthusiasts who are more familiar with Bordeaux and Burgundy than our wines. …
Chatting now with Jaco from Piekenierskloof Wines now all about #Piekeniers Grenache etc, and then with André from Old Vine Projectabout #OldVines. Audaciously Sels joining in the fun! #SAwineshowcase 🍷 https://www.facebook.com/SAwineshowcase/videos/352543108854614/?hc_ref=ARQhSdlvU7Vv1zwyxOd0zHZGlf110vlFDnbRB9o4n4eeHvm1kgqI-RFzCCOD5STsgWY&__xts__[0]=68.ARD_o0QRqAMSkK5XqgC5f6CoHl6Rw6rl1MTUSdzbOES4ze6RVyqPU7IdzRndxET87g3r90EtIn4mIv37PtDg1TT0Y5d5XObLuu7ChC30HbQkzhHnKNM1nit2xHrHxKKjXn0gLc-_UGLT-PKfaazO5sHoHWsZinDtqW8aNfUtQPujeCkDtKrBrjeVjYdRo7tWnpYp-LSOTqwc7Q3laBM_Urm24YHNqCveZTjw&__tn__=FC-R