JORDAN’S OLD VINE CHENIN BLANC – AN ANCESTRAL TIMEPIECE
Jordan's old vine Chenin blanc - An ancestral timepiece Planted by Ted and Gary Jordan in 1983, this healthy vineyard, now in its prime, was one of the first to use single clone plant material, imported from France, and referred to as the 'Montpellier' clone. The...
DEUX FRÈRES – OLD VINE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Deux Frères - Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc Deux Frères is a boutique vineyard in the Simonsberg foothills of the famous Stellenbosch wine route. Their Sauvignon Blanc vineyard was planted by Martin Hunting in 1985. It is a 1ha portion of a larger block bordering Deux...
Duwweltjie by Thistle and Weed
Duwweltjie by Thistle and Weed Planted in 1961 by horse-plough by the growers grandfather, massive koffieklip stones were removed during the planting and used to make a wall which can be seen nearby. The Chenin blanc vines are beautiful, stand like trees and are...
CHAMONIX’S OLD VINE CHENIN BLANC VINEYARD
Chamonix’s Old Vine Chenin Blanc Vineyard The vineyard was planted in 1965, some 35 years before the late Chris Hellinger bought Chamonix. He set about implementing his vision of creating a wine estate on the mountains of the Franschhoek Valley, and accordingly had to...
Rooted with Mooiplaas
Rooted with Bertus Basson from Mooiplaas Situated in the picturesque Bottelary Hills, Mooiplaas has been home to the Roos Family since 1963. The oldest vineyard on Mooiplaas is the Hoemoed Chenin Blanc. The Houmoed vineyard was planted in 1972 by late Nicolaas Roos....
Not typically New World, nor Old World, it is Our World. Naudé Family Wines
Naudé Wines is the culmination of a winemaker's journey that began more than 30 years ago. Since his first harvest, Ian Naudé has worked all over the world, crafting wines that tell a story of time and place. During a wine tasting in Stellenbosch, Ian reflects on the...
FELCO OLD VINE PRUNING
INTRODUCTION OF FELCO OLD VINE PRUNING By Old Vine Project Worldwide, old vines are honorably mentioned on wine bottle labels. Such is the value and status accorded to old vineyards and the wines they produce. Interestingly, only South Africa, are old vine wines...
Old is Gold | Waterford Estate |
South African wines made from old grape vines are now more valuable than ever. At Waterford Estate, it’s an initiative that is strongly supported. Grape vines are remarkable for a number of reasons – one being that, with proper care, these magnificent plants can live...
BELLINGHAM, THE BERNARD SERIES OLD VINE CHENIN BLANC, CELEBRATES ESTEEMED VINEYARD HERITAGE
Bellingham, The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc, celebrates esteemed vineyard heritage South Africa's old-vine wines are becoming increasingly sought-after locally and abroad, as consumers learn more about these unique wines forged by time and endurance. As one...
Munskänkarna Old Vine Experience at De Volkskombuis
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. [gallery size="large"...