Grape pomace has become a crucial part of winemaking as more winemakers and viticulturalists in South Africa come to understand and realise the benefits that composted grape pomace has for their own vineyards. In a personal interview with Professor Barbara Wechmar, a retired Microbiologist, (January, 2010), it was confirmed that […]
I have been spending valuable time with Jerry Judkins-Smith, co-owner of Inland Desert Nursery located in the Columbia Valley area of Washington State. Inland Desert is the largest virus-free vine and rootstock nursery in the state, supplying 85% of plant material to Washington producers. On Monday I introduced Jerry to […]
Traditions are important and interesting as it reveals so much about an individual. Take the hamburger for instance – it comes in so many interesting taste combinations that boredom should not enter the equation. Many of my American clients love trying out local restaurants that are rated for their burgers and rarely do we […]
Autumn has descended on the Cape and the evenings have a decided chill about them. With a bonus sport weekend lined up – I’m already in front of the telly waiting for the first ball to be bowled in the SA vs NZ match. The Stormers take on the Western […]
I have just received a call from Steve, a local tourist guide from Cape Town, with a passion for wine. Forty minutes later, we both agree to phone around and see if we can source some Cabernet grapes and make wine together. Crazy? Absolutely! Now, if Steve were to pass […]
Cape Point Vineyards have raised R35 000.00 in the past year through the sale of their Splattered Toad range of wines. This range of wine was launched last November in support of the Toad Nuts – Noordhoek Unpaid Toad Savers! The Western Leopard Toad is an endangered species and at […]
As a regular visitor to Plettenberg Bay, I have been watching the development and growth of various wine farms from a distance. This is not because I have doubted that they will succeed, but rather because I love nothing better than visiting, examining the vines in the soil and then tasting […]
The Featherbed Nature Reserve located on the western head in Knysna offers visitors unspoilt views of the river mouth, Thesen and Leisure islands and the Outeniqua mountain range. Tours depart daily from 10h00 and 12h00 and includes a buffet lunch. For those wanting a shorter tour experience, the afternoon tour […]
I was recently asked by an international visitor the standard question we all get at some or other stage: “which is your favourite wine?”. Dare I say that I am known to blush quite easily as I struggle to answer this seemingly innocent question. Blushing has been part of my […]
No football matches to watch or fan mile to walk? Then head out to the Stellenbosch wine district to enjoy the wine festival that kicked-off today. Feedback from our wine guides today indicate that this festival promises to be the best. Good weather, good company and good wine – wish […]
