The Business of Wine and Food Tourism conference: 17 October at Spier
The Business of Wine and Food Tourism conference was held at Spier on 17 October and the members of the Old Vine Project was able to showcase their wines to 170 industry professionals. Photos by: EJ Langer...
Old Vine | Oct 25, 2018
David & Nadia, Bill&Co. and Heritage
It’s all good and well to aspire to preventing 35-year and older vineyards from being replaced with young vines or citrus, but is the crucial point of decision not from when the vines are 20 to 30 years old? It is also true that old vineyards can be revived from...
Old Vine | Oct 17, 2018
RSG Landbou onderhoud: 19 September 2018
Kom luister gerus na die RSG Landbou onderhoud met Andrè Morgenthal oor die Ou Wingerd Projek.
Old Vine | Oct 15, 2018
Latest research findings: Genetic influences in old Pinotage vines
Old Pinotage vines’ berries ripen later compared to younger vines. So, what does this mean? Research to investigate possible genetic influences to improved wine quality in old Pinotage vines has been conducted by Professor Johan Burger at Stellenbosch University....
Old Vine | Oct 15, 2018
Pinotage Day Celebrations 2018
Over the past five years since the first International Pinotage Day, interest in and excitement around the occasion has grown immensely. Every year, the second Saturday in October is always a highlight on the calendar as wine lovers celebrate South Africa’s...
Old Vine | Oct 11, 2018
Nederburg Auction 2018
It has been a very success collaboration between the Old Vine Project and Meerendal at this year's Nederburg Auction. The Meerendal Heritage Block Pinotage 2010, planted in 1955 sold for R1000 per bottle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8avPS6E0-Nk Photos from the...
Old Vine | Oct 9, 2018
TopWineSA: Oldest vines on record in South Africa make for fascinating drinking
View original post on TopWineSA.com here THE OLD VINE PROJECT has on record 10 vineyards in South Africa that are older than 100 years, however, with the odd exception, their locations, the names of the property owners and the wines made from them (if any) are...
Old Vine | Oct 4, 2018
Podcast: Wine Enthusiast on what is so unique about wines made from old vines
What’s so unique about wines made from old vines? Managing Editor Lauren Buzzeo discusses the Old Vine Project and what some say are the best wines South Africa has to offer, on...
Old Vine | Oct 3, 2018
Research: Old Vine category proves its worth
Pioneering, old-vine category pricing research in the retail sector, undertaken in collaboration between Winetech, The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) and Stellenbosch University (US) has revealed some exciting results. Co-authors...
Old Vine | Oct 3, 2018
Scottish Field: South Africa’s old vines: In the ground and in the glass
To read the article as posted on scottishfield.co.uk click here 23 September 2018 Protecting old vines in South Africa not only reaps benefits during water shortages but also pays dividends for drinkers, as Peter Ranscombe reports. AS SOON as you land at Cape Town...
Old Vine | Sep 24, 2018
