ECHALAS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Yesterday we had a very interesting information day at Anthonij Rupert Wines, presented by Lucinda Heyns of the IGWS with inputs from Rosa Kruger, about Echalas vineyards in South
By Jaco Engelbrecht | www.visualviticulture.co.za
Old Vine Ambassador Eben Sadie awarded Winemakers’ Winemaker Award 2017
The Institute of Masters of Wine and the drinks business are delighted to announce Eben Sadie, of South Africa’s Sadie Family Wines, as the winner of the 2017 Winemakers’ Winemaker Award.
By by Lauren Eads | www.thedrinksbusiness.com
Woordfees 2017
The Old Vine Project, begun by viticulturist Rosa Kruger with support from businessman Johann Rupert in 2005, was formalised last year – Jaco Englebrecht consulting on viticulture and André Morgenthal, formerly of WOSA, heading up communications. Last night, the...
OLD VINES – THE ESSENCE AND THE PURPOSE
It’s been a long week so far, travelling almost 800 kilometers through the Breedekloof (Rawsonville region) all the way to Skurfkop (Or Skurfberg as some might call it) between Clanwilliam and Lambertsbay in the West Coast.
By Jaco Engelbrecht | www.visualviticulture.co.za
Rosa Kruger – old-vine champion
'I'm not a consultant', insists Rosa Kruger, who has played such an important part in launching a new wave of South African wine, 'I'm a vineyard manager.'
By Jancis Robinson | www.jancisrobinson.com
Felco Electric Pruner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdgXID27RvM&t=73s
Old Vine Ambassador Andrea Mullineux named 2016 Winemaker of the Year by Wine Enthusiast
This winemaker has been recognised internationally for pushing boundaries in the Western Cape’s harsh Swartland region.
By STAFFORD THOMAS | www.businesslive.co.za
Annual Members Vineyard Tour and Dinner
INFORMATION OF THIS EVENT AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY
Annual Members Vineyard Tour and Dinner
May 7, 2017
Annual Members Vineyard Tour and Dinner
AA Badenhorst Farm
South Africa’s Old Vines are helping its winemaking future
The Old Vine Project in South Africa is an attempt to both discover vines and help make wines from vineyards that go back 35 years or more, but also convince growers and buyers that these vines need to be protected and nurtured. Su Birch talks to Andre Morgenthal and Jaco Engelbrecht who have got behind the initiative to ensure it achieves its ambitious goals.
By Su Birch | www.the-buyer.net
