Randolph tastes the wines with dave and shares his thoughts. He also explains to us the process of extended masuration….
Thinus Kruger talks to us about what contributes to the growing of good grapes and what it is like, as a winemaker, to work with Shiraz in the cellers…
Richard Duckitt introduces us to the Stonewalker blend and tells us about the changes that have taken place at Franschhoek Vineyards, since the DGB takeover…
Gareths gives his opinion on how the red wines are looking, we meet Robert a new face in the celler and Emma’s doing the pump over. Everybody is busy making 2008 a year to remember…
Dragons Lair is Shiraz made in the French style, with a splash and a dash of Viognier picked on the same day. The varieties then co-ferment in the tanks, creating a full and balanced wine.
Acids in the Merlot, Murray working in the cellar, Randolph coping with the pressure, and another vintage like ‘99…all in a days’ work for Dave, Simon and the team.
Mother Nature dictates so we jump, so picking is in full swing and Easter break will have to wait – but, we’re having fun!!
Dave and Nico talk to us in the vineyard…on the SUNNY side of the vines, and explain why some grapes get sunburt and others don’t…
The Fair Maiden is a unique blend in South Africa, and Winemaker Niel Groenewald walks us through the many different varietals in this award-winning blend…
Lizelle Gerber is responsible for all white wine production at Boschendal. In this film we join her in two of the top Sauvignon Blanc blocks at Boschendal: Simonsberg 1 and Simonsberg 2…
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