by Old Vine | Aug 25, 2023 | Articles, Media Room
View original article by Richard Holmes It was 1920. King George V was on the English throne as Jakobus Hendrik de Wet carefully planted his vines of Muscat d’Alexandrie in South Africa’s Breedekloof valley. In 1936, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt was...
by Old Vine | Aug 20, 2023 | Articles, Media Room
In this episode of One More Glass Of Wine, Jeremy Maarschalk chats to Sheldon van Wyk, who was awarded the Viticulturist of the Year for 2022 by Tim Atkin. We had the opportunity to learn about Sheldon’s history, his love for vineyards, and the incredible...
by Old Vine | Aug 18, 2023 | Articles, Media Room
View the full article by Chris Howard on JancisRobinson.com Inspired by WWC21 winner Chris Howard’s eloquent description of South Africa’s Old Vine Project, Jancis shares her notes from a special tasting. See this guide to our extensive coverage of old vines. ‘I...
by Old Vine | Aug 15, 2023 | Articles, Media Room
View the full article by Chris Howard on JancisRobinson.com As we approach the end of August, when it will be time for you to vote on your favourite entry in this year’s writing competition, we’re publishing this account by Chris Howard*, winner of our 2021...
by Old Vine | Aug 1, 2023 | Articles, Media Room
The Old Vine Project has created the ‘Old Vines: Laying the Groundwork’ course which is designed to educate industry members across the entire value chain. Sommeliers, wine retailers, winemakers, viticulturists, sales and marketing personnel, media, and consumers,...
