by Old Vine | Oct 20, 2022 | Articles, Media Room
By Eloise Feilden Read the origional article here. The ‘Introduction to Old Vines’ course consists of 10 modules and approximately 25 hours of study time. The online and self-paced course covers the fundamentals of each module, with a focus on how it relates to old...
by Old Vine | Oct 5, 2022 | Articles, Media Room
By Tim Atkin. Read the full article here. Our 2022 Decanter Hall of Fame recipient’s enthusiasm for South Africa’s old vines runs deep into the nation’s heritage, and her own. The devotion of this self-styled ‘farm manager’ to her cause has set an example to the...
by Old Vine | Oct 4, 2022 | Articles, Media Room
By Tim James View the origional article here. The breadth, depth and quality of the Cape’s serious chenin offering is remarkable. We all know this, I think, perhaps to the point of being blasé about it, but sometimes one is obliged to recall and reaffirm the...
by Old Vine | Sep 25, 2022 | Articles, Media Room
By Bridget Galton Read the origional article here. Looming out from my computer screen is an aroma wheel. It’s big and comprehensive. Think of any fruit you like, from grapefruit and guava to watermelon and fig, and it’s there. Spices, too, starting with...
by Old Vine | Sep 24, 2022 | Articles, Media Room
By Swartland Wine and Olive Route View the original article here. South Africa celebrates National Heritage Day on September 24. As the region with the second-highest area after Stellenbosch of old vines, the Swartland certainly falls within the spotlight of the...