by Old Vine | Nov 27, 2018 | Articles, Blog
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...
by Old Vine | Nov 25, 2018 | Articles, Media Room
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...
by Old Vine | Nov 16, 2018 | Articles, Media Room
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...
by Old Vine | Nov 7, 2018 | Articles, Media Room
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...
by Old Vine | Nov 2, 2018 | Research
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...