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Welcome back Wine friends! In this episode, I'm joined by Liam D'Arcy, better known as The Wine Wally on Instagram, a wine enthusiast who has built a thriving online community of over 104,000 followers. Unlike my usual guests—winemakers, sommeliers, or Masters of Wine—Liam is a passionate self-taught wine lover who has made wine education fun, fresh, and approachable. Now, he's taken on a bold challenge: mastering everything there is to know about Chenin Blanc. To put his knowledge to the test, I quiz Liam on the flavors, styles, and top regions for Chenin Blanc, from its spiritual home in the Loire Valley to the powerhouse vineyards of South Africa. We explore the difference between Vouvray and Savennières, the role of noble rot in sweet wines, and the surprising history of Chenin in California. But the challenge doesn't stop there—I throw him into a rapid-fire round of global wine labeling terms to see if he can decipher everything from “Trocken” to “Feinherb.” Before diving in, I have some exciting news! I have been nominated for the Wine Travel Awards in the Influencer category for expert opinion. The awards celebrate the best in wine tourism and education, and your support could make a big difference. Your support would mean the world to me as I continue sharing my passion for wine with fellow enthusiasts. It takes one click to vote. So please VOTE HERE. If you want to skip ahead: 04.30: Liam shares his earliest memories of drinking wine. 06.25: Being ranked seventh in England as a hammer thrower. 08.30: Running a recruitment business outside of wine. 09.30: Blogging and documenting his wine learning journey. 11.30: The goal to create content for wine beginners. 12.30: Blind tasting wines helps identify quality differences. 13.30: Liam's three criterias to analyze wine: price perception, flavor intensity, and surprise. 15.30: Sharing the most embarrassing wine misunderstanding: Bubbles in a dusty wine glass 17.30: Sticky toffee pudding pairing with sparkling Viognier. 19.30: The Chenin Blanc quiz and flavor profiles. 20.30: Chenin Blanc is highly versatile in style and winemaking. 22.00: Warmer climates result in riper, more tropical fruit flavors. 24.00: Loire Valley is the historic home of Chenin Blanc. 27.00: California once had the most Chenin Blanc plantings in the world. 29.00: Key Loire regions for Chenin Blanc include Vouvray and Savennières. 31.00: Vouvray produces dry, off-dry, and sparkling Chenin Blanc. 32.30: Savennières is exclusively dry with high acidity and tension. 34.00: Vintage variation in Loire affects sweetness levels in Vouvray. 35.30: Noble rot enhances sweetness in Loire's Coteaux du Layon wines. 38.00: South Africa's Swartland region produces high-quality Chenin Blanc. 40.00: Discovering premium South African producers like Ken Forrester. 44.00: Quickfire round on global wine labeling terms begins. 54.00: Final tip: Experiment by buying pricier versions of favorite wines. And a reminder to vote for me for the Wine Travel Awards. It will only take a second: https://winetravelawards.com/nominee/janina-doyle/ Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.
Stephan Nitzsche ist kein Sommelier nur für die feinen Worte und das höfliche Nicken. Er ist ein Gastgeber mit Kopf, Herz und Haltung – einer, der nicht einfach Wein serviert, sondern Erlebnisse schafft. Sein Job ist nicht, teure Flaschen zu verkaufen, sondern Menschen den richtigen Wein zur richtigen Zeit ins Glas zu gießen. Genuss ist für ihn kein steifes Ritual, sondern ein Gefühl – ein Zusammenspiel aus Atmosphäre, Geschmack und dem richtigen Moment. Und das merkt man ohnegleichen. Von der Steifheit einstiger Sternerestaurants in die kommunikative Freiheit – Stephan Nitzsche lebt, was ein Sommelier wirklich können muss: lesen, zuhören, verstehen. Ein guter Sommelier kennt nicht nur sein Sortiment, sondern erkennt auch den Gast, der vor ihm sitzt. Er weiß, wann Zurückhaltung gefragt ist und wann er eine Flasche mit voller Überzeugung auf den Tisch knallen kann. Was bei ihm zählt, ist: Geschmack, Atmosphäre, Timing. Kein Blender-Gelaber, keine Weinkarten als Statussymbole. Hat er alles gehabt, braucht er nicht mehr. Wer eine Show will, soll ins Theater gehen. Wer echten Service will, setzt sich an seinen Tisch – dort, wo Essen und Trinken nicht nur Konsum sind, sondern eine echte Beziehung zwischen Gast, Winzer und Gastgeber entsteht. Wein ist für ihn kein Business, das sich nur um Geld dreht. Es geht um mehr – um die Liebe zum Produkt, den Respekt vor dem Handwerk und die Geschichten, die jede Flasche erzählt. Zwischen Tradition und modernem Lifestyle öffnet er Türen zu einer Welt, in der Reisen, Genuss und echtes Erleben wichtiger sind als Etiketten oder Prestige. Ein Restaurant sollte nicht nur ein Ort zum Essen sein, sondern ein Treffpunkt für Menschen, die Wein mit Herz genießen wollen. Dieser Podcast ist nichts für Etikettenfetischisten. Es geht um den echten Job eines Sommeliers – fernab von Klischees, direkt auf den Punkt. Wer wissen will, warum Service mehr ist als ein paar schicke Worte und ein Korkenzieher in der Tasche, sollte reinhören. Denn guter Wein ist nicht nur ein Getränk – er ist ein Gefühl, eine Verbindung und manchmal sogar eine kleine Reise. Stephan Nitzsche Ketschauer Hof Ketschauerhofstraße 1 D-67146 Deidesheim Tel +49 (0) 63 26-70 000 E-Mail info@ketschauer-hof.com Mit herzlichen Grußworten von: Jochen Dreissigacker, Weingut Dreissigacker Winzer und Wegbegleiter Basti Bauer Freund ------------------------------------- Diese Folge von SOMMELIER – Die interessantesten Mundschenke unserer Zeit wird begleitet von durch Silvio Nitzsche ausgewählte Weine aus dem Programm der Schlumberger Gruppe, zu der die Handelshäuser Schlumberger, Segnitz, Consigliovini und das Privatkundenportal Bremer Weinkolleg gehören. ------------------------------------- Während der Episode trinken wir folgende Weine: 2020 Lamùri Nero d'Avola, Tenuta Regaleali, Sizilien, Italien Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/IKjEAh Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/LmMeCc Hört bitte selbst: https://is.gd/EPe0T9 _____ 2020 Maternigo Valpolicella Superiore, Agricola Fratelli Tedeschi, Venetien, Italien Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/IKjEAh Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/SBra1y Hört bitte selbst: https://is.gd/xdzQmy Sehr gerne empfehle ich die folgenden Weine: 2020 Tinta Barocca, Allesverloren Wine Estate, Swartland, Südafrika Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/aU151Y Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/3vIZlV Hört bitte selbst: https://is.gd/DeN5A1 _____ Distillery Select No.2, Single Malt Whisky, Kavalan Distillery, Taiwan Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/2kZOCA Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/6BHETQ Hört bitte selbst: https://is.gd/dd7Yfl _____ 2018 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva, Panizzi, Toskana, Italien Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/IKjEAh Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/oTxcli Hört bitte selbst: https://is.gd/r0CYna ------------------------------------- Bitte folgen Sie uns auf Webpage: sommelier.website
Episode 204 - A quick whip around the globe in 1855 and Cetshwayo kaMpande makes his Regal Entrance. First up, a quick thank you to Adi Badenhorst at AA Badenhorst family wines in the Swartland of the Cape — your gift was extraorindarily generous and well received. I am truly indebted to you. And to all those folks sending me tips and notes, thank you its gratifying to receive correspondence from such learned people! Straight to our episode 2024, Planet Earth 1855, Cetshwayo kaMpande grows powerful and Natal Land Realities. A legend is the only way to describe the amaZulu king who was going to dethrone his father Mpande kaSenzangakhona, usurp his brother's right to rule, and later in life, destroy an entire British column at Isandhlwana. In this episode we'll deal with the initial years of his life. Folks tend to focus on Shaka when it comes to important Zulu warriors, but by the time we're done, you'll agree that Cetshwayo was probably more significant. I'll end the editorialising there - let's head over to the eastern seaboard of South Africa, into Zululand across the Thukela. It's 1855. Mpande had overthrown his half-brother Dingana, and one of his professed goals was to stop the internecine conflict that had riven the house of the Zulu. Peace is what he strived for, and so he set about creating sons unlike Shaka and Dingana who had their offspring killed and tried to insure themselves against being bumped off by their own children by just not getting their wives or concubines pregnant. Easier said than done. Mpande had at least 30 sons with his wives, believing that protection lay in numbers. Problem was, there will always be someone who thinks they're better than the eldest son of the Great Wife. And the eldest son of the Great Wife will always believe he should be king. Fade up the ominous music. And thus, in a nutshell, Cetshwayo. The settler port village of Durban had gone through various ructions by the mid-1850s. For some distance around the port and into the interior, English settlers had replaced the original Dutch farmers with the stipulation that a farmer could own only one farm of 2500 acres and security of tenure had improved. Originally tenure was a measly 15 years - then changed to perpetuity. Marking out the farms was done on horseback at walking pace. One hour each way. Four hours later, that was your farm. Of course most mustered the fastest horse they could find, some even changed horses, then tried to gallop or canter the four hours. Land sizes could top 5000 acres by cheating in this way. Simultaneously a clash of ideas between the indigenous population of South Africa and the British Government was most marked in Natal. Most of the region is suitable for farming in some manner — the region can be divided, pretty broadly, into two zones. The interior grasslands and open tree savannah, and the coastal bush and forest. The grasslands were not ideal for arable agriculture, but were great for livestock farming. The coastal zone was a different story — more rain fell along the coast, it was more suitable for farming — and that's why sugar became such an important story in Natal a little later. With that, its time now to step back and peer inscrutably at what was going on internationally in the year 1855. The Panama Railway became the first railroad to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, long before before the time of the Canal which was built between 1904 and 1916. In 1855 Alexander the Second ascended the Russian throne while in China, the Taiping Rebellion rolled on — the Taiping army of 350 000 invaded Anhui in the east of the country. Van Diemen's land was seperated from New South Wales and granted selfgovernment and later in the year, renamed Tasmania. For the wine connoissours listening, including Adi Badenhorst I hope, the Bordeaux wine classification system was first listed in 1855.
Episode 204 - A quick whip around the globe in 1855 and Cetshwayo kaMpande makes his Regal Entrance. First up, a quick thank you to Adi Badenhorst at AA Badenhorst family wines in the Swartland of the Cape — your gift was extraorindarily generous and well received. I am truly indebted to you. And to all those folks sending me tips and notes, thank you its gratifying to receive correspondence from such learned people! Straight to our episode 2024, Planet Earth 1855, Cetshwayo kaMpande grows powerful and Natal Land Realities. A legend is the only way to describe the amaZulu king who was going to dethrone his father Mpande kaSenzangakhona, usurp his brother's right to rule, and later in life, destroy an entire British column at Isandhlwana. In this episode we'll deal with the initial years of his life. Folks tend to focus on Shaka when it comes to important Zulu warriors, but by the time we're done, you'll agree that Cetshwayo was probably more significant. I'll end the editorialising there - let's head over to the eastern seaboard of South Africa, into Zululand across the Thukela. It's 1855. Mpande had overthrown his half-brother Dingana, and one of his professed goals was to stop the internecine conflict that had riven the house of the Zulu. Peace is what he strived for, and so he set about creating sons unlike Shaka and Dingana who had their offspring killed and tried to insure themselves against being bumped off by their own children by just not getting their wives or concubines pregnant. Easier said than done. Mpande had at least 30 sons with his wives, believing that protection lay in numbers. Problem was, there will always be someone who thinks they're better than the eldest son of the Great Wife. And the eldest son of the Great Wife will always believe he should be king. Fade up the ominous music. And thus, in a nutshell, Cetshwayo. The settler port village of Durban had gone through various ructions by the mid-1850s. For some distance around the port and into the interior, English settlers had replaced the original Dutch farmers with the stipulation that a farmer could own only one farm of 2500 acres and security of tenure had improved. Originally tenure was a measly 15 years - then changed to perpetuity. Marking out the farms was done on horseback at walking pace. One hour each way. Four hours later, that was your farm. Of course most mustered the fastest horse they could find, some even changed horses, then tried to gallop or canter the four hours. Land sizes could top 5000 acres by cheating in this way. Simultaneously a clash of ideas between the indigenous population of South Africa and the British Government was most marked in Natal. Most of the region is suitable for farming in some manner — the region can be divided, pretty broadly, into two zones. The interior grasslands and open tree savannah, and the coastal bush and forest. The grasslands were not ideal for arable agriculture, but were great for livestock farming. The coastal zone was a different story — more rain fell along the coast, it was more suitable for farming — and that's why sugar became such an important story in Natal a little later. With that, its time now to step back and peer inscrutably at what was going on internationally in the year 1855. The Panama Railway became the first railroad to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, long before before the time of the Canal which was built between 1904 and 1916. In 1855 Alexander the Second ascended the Russian throne while in China, the Taiping Rebellion rolled on — the Taiping army of 350 000 invaded Anhui in the east of the country. Van Diemen's land was seperated from New South Wales and granted selfgovernment and later in the year, renamed Tasmania. For the wine connoissours listening, including Adi Badenhorst I hope, the Bordeaux wine classification system was first listed in 1855.
In Folge 64 reisen wir mal ganz weit, nämlich nach Südafrika, nach Franschhoek zum Weingut Boekenhoutsklooft und trinken den Superstar The Chocolate Block. Ihr lernt wieder etwas über Wein und wie man ihn am besten genießt, die passende Wein-Speisen-Kombination und es gibt natürlich auch wieder einen neuen Song für die Wine O'Clock Playlist. Wenn ihr den Wein bestellen möchtet, könnt ihr mit uns verkosten. Ihr könnt aber auch einfach nur zuhören. Den Link zur Bestellung des Weins findet ihr weiter unten oder auf unseren Social Media Kanälen. Mit dem Code "weinmitfreunden" bekommt ihr im Online Shop von Senti Vini 10% auf diesen Wein, aber auch auf das gesamte restliche Sortiment. · Instagram: weinmitfreunden · Instagram Senti Vini: sentivini · Wein bestellen: https://bit.ly/wmf-chocolateblock · Wine O'Clock, die Playlist zu unseren Weinen: https://spoti.fi/3NwZCpZ · Zum Blog: https://bit.ly/weinblog-sentivini Viel Spaß beim Zuhören und Genießen! Wir freuen uns auf Euer Feedback! Ciao Ragazzi #drinkresponsibly
For families on a tight budget, buying trendy toys are beyond their budget. You can help them by donating your pre-loved toys which are in good condition to charity shops such as Help the Rural Child, so that their shelves can be filled in time for the Christmas rush and help fill stockings. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicky Antonie, Director of Help the Rural Child, which has a chain of retail charity shops across Cape Town that generates an income to support the programmes that the Goedgedacht Trust run to strengthen and support rural children in the Swartland area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sind es die riesigen Fußstapfen der Vorgänger, der scheinbar allumfassende Weinkeller, das anspruchsvolle Klientel oder vielleicht auch die Geschichtsträchtigkeit des Namens Tantris, die einen jungen Sommelier wahnsinnig erscheinen lassen, wenn er sich der Aufgabe einer dortigen Anstellung stellt? Julian Grunwald hat dies getan und ist auf großartige Weise in diese Aufgabe hineingewachsen. Doch wie konnte er es meistern, so schnell auf Augenhöhe zu gelangen und sich vom gesamten Umfeld Anerkennung, ja Bewunderung, zu erarbeiten? War es sein außergewöhnlicher Ehrgeiz oder seine Zielstrebigkeit, seine hohe Leistungsbereitschaft oder doch sein enormes Engagement? Ist es Wille, Talent oder ein Quäntchen Verrücktheit? Wahrscheinlich ein Sammelsurium aus allem. Natürlich ist Julian darauf bedacht, seine Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse kontinuierlich zu erweitern und zu verbessern und nicht zuletzt persönliche Opfer zu bringen. Mit seinen Ambitionen und in seinem Streben schien er nie verbissen, um in seiner beruflichen Laufbahn voranzukommen, sondern strahlte immer eine unvergleichliche Berufs- und Weinliebe aus. Und das sucht seinesgleichen. Was für ein Geschenk für uns, einmal dank Julian Grunwald einen Einblick in die legendäre Tantris-Welt zu erhalten, einmal zu erfahren, wie so ein ganz normaler Arbeitstag ausschaut und wie man es schaffen kann, sich in einem so festen Konstrukt zu positionieren und die eigenen Ideen zu etablieren. Julian Grunwald TANTRIS MAISON CULINAIRE Johann-Fichte-Str. 7 80805 München Deutschland Tel.: 089 36 19 59-0 Email: contact@tantris.de Mit herzlichen Grußworten von: Richard Östreicher Winzer und Freund Sabine Eichbauer Architektin, Winzerin, Gastronomin und Wegbegleiterin ------------------------------------- Diese Folge von SOMMELIER – Die interessantesten Weinkellner unserer Zeit wird begleitet von durch Silvio Nitzsche ausgewählte Weine aus dem Programm der Schlumberger Gruppe, zu der die Handelshäuser Schlumberger, Segnitz, Consigliovini und das Privatkundenportal Bremer Weinkolleg gehören. ------------------------------------- Wir probieren während der Episode die folgenden Weine: Roederer Collection 244, Champagne Louis Roederer, Frankreich Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/q027mq Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/qGtyD2 _____ 2019 Torre Di Giano “Vigna Il Pino”, Lungarotti, Umbrien, Italien Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/ongfh7 Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/ntdfqG _____ Sehr gerne empfehle ich die folgenden Produkte: 2022 Lucente, Tenuta Luce, Toskana, Italien Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/TXpL9i Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/wbAwsk _____ 2019 Shiraz, Allesverloren Wine Estate, Swartland, Südafrika Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/3dNZ42 Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/AqSNCw _____ Red Moon Sparkling, Red Moon, Italien Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/ongfh7 Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/dMhMZR ------------------------------------- Bitte folgen Sie uns auf Webpage: www.sommelier.website Instagram: sommelier.der.podcast Facebook: sommelier.der.podcast Wir freuen uns über jede Bewertung, Anregung und Empfehlung. Das Format: SOMMELIER – Die interessantesten Weinkellner unserer Zeit. wird produziert und verantwortet von der: Weinklang GmbH, Silvio Nitzsche, Bergahornweg 10, 01328 Dresden, silvio@sommelier.website
Lester Kiewit speaks to Wally Ramokopa, the Department of Water and Sanitation's Director of Dam Safety, about the latest incident in which a Cape dam wall burst, flooding major roads nearby. This follows a series of dam wall collapses in Swartland last month that led to R50million in infrastructural damage. So just how vulnerable are our dam walls?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lester Kiewit speaks to Wally Ramokopa, Head of Specialist Unit on Dam Safety, Department of Water and Sanitation about the action the department will be taking after the failure of multiple dams that led to flooding in the Swartland municipality which displaced hundreds of people. The dams failed during severe weather in the Swartland town of Riverlands on 8 August with preliminary cost of infrastructure damage in the region of R50 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Born and raised in the heart of the Swartland, Edmund Terblanche is a passionate winemaker now crafting exceptional wines at La Motte Wine Estate. After completing his agricultural studies at Stellenbosch University and a diploma in cellar technology at Elsenburg Agricultural College, Edmund honed his skills through international experience in France. As chairman of South Africa's Shiraz Association, he's a leading figure in the industry. Join us as we delve into Terblanche's journey, from his early days to his influential role in shaping the future of South African wine. Discover how his unwavering dedication and global perspective have positioned him as a key player in the industry.DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SAWIPB. The information provided in this episode is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.
Die ANC se leier in Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi, waarsku lede teen leedvermaak oor Floyd Shivambo se uittog uit die EFF. Inwoners van Riverlands in die Swartland is bekommerd nadat 'n vierde dam oorstroom. Sommige politieke partye is ongelukkig oor die Koalisiewetsontwerp. Die 95 Libiërs wat militêre opleiding in Suid-Afrika ontvang het, word gedeporteer.
Lester Kiewit speaks to Mart-Marié Haasbroek, Swartland municipality spokesperson, about yet another flood in Riverlands, this time caused by officials trying to mop up after the August 8 flooding after a dam wall burst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The collapse of two retention dams in the Swartland Municipality District has caused extensive damage to the water infrastructure rendering municipal piped water deliver impossible. Bottled water was an immediate measure but not practical nor cost effective in the long term. Water tankers are the most practical solution. Gift of the Givers is sending two of their Isuzu sponsored water tankers from Adelaide to the affected area immediately. On Tuesday, Isuzu will make another two available from their plant in Gqeberha.Ali Sablay, GOTG spokesperson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lester Kiewit speaks to Marlon Truter, a Swartland community leader who is involved in relief efforts after about 300 people were left without shelter when a dam wall burst and their homes in the Dassenberg and Riverlands area were affected by flood waters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Solo Studios is an intimate art encounter, taking place over the weekend of the 9th – 11th of August 2024 in the Riebeek Valley. And this year, they are going way beyond the canvas to showcase a variety of performing arts taking place day and night in the Swartland town of Riebeek Kasteel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the fourth episode in our mini-series on South African wines. The goal with this series is to highlight the key regions, grapes, winemakers, and stories of the South African wine industry to distill this huge category into bite sized, educational pieces. Joining me for this episode about the Stellenbosch is our in-house South African wine expert, Aaron Meeker. Despite being the seventh-largest wine-producing country, South Africa has a highly concentrated viticultural area predominantly within a short drive from Cape Town. This episode dives into South Africa's unique winemaking regions with some of the country's more extreme climates. Our very own Aaron Meeker shares the places that should be on your radar if you're looking to move beyond Stellenbosch and Swartland. From the cool climate of Elim to the rugged terroir of the West Coast, this episode highlights the challenges of farming in harsh conditions and the evolving diversity in wine styles and grape varieties across the country. 00:52 Exploring Remote Wine Regions: Malgas 01:22 Extreme Winemaking in Cape Agulhas 02:09 The Coldest Wine Region: Elim 02:37 Rugged Elegance: Montagu and the Karoo 03:00 West Coast Wine Pioneers 03:42 Diversity in South African Chenin Blanc Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
This is the first episode in our mini-series on South African wines. The goal with this series is to highlight the key regions, grapes, winemakers, and stories of the South African wine industry to distill this huge category into bite sized, educational pieces. Joining me for this episode about the Stellenbosch is our in-house South African wine expert, Aaron Meeker. In the next 15 minutes or so, you'll hear about the Swartland's rise to prominence with the Great Swartland Revolution initiated by five key winemakers in the early 2000s. You'll learn about the unique geographical and climatic factors contributing to the region's viticulture, the dominant grape varieties like Chenin Blanc and Syrah, and the distinct soils that influence the flavor profiles of these wines. You'll also hear the names of important winemakers from the Swartland, and we'll finish by talking about what's new in the world of Swartland wine. 00:16 The Swartland Revolution: Pioneers and Their Impact 01:33 Geography and Climate: The Backbone of Swartland Viticulture 03:02 Key Grape Varieties: Chenin Blanc and Syrah 04:09 Unique Terroirs: Granite, Shale, and Beyond 07:22 The People Behind the Wines: Personalities and Community 09:11 Natural Wine Movement: Swartland's Role and Evolution 11:07 Notable Producers: Must-Try Wines and Winemakers 12:19 Future Prospects: Emerging Regions and Innovations Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
Gekoördineerde pogings deur honde- en Landelike Veiligheidseenhede in die Swartland, Overstrand en Mosselbaai het in een week gelei tot 21 arrestasies. Operasies deur die eenhede, saam met munisipale wetstoepassers en die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens, het gelei tot inhegtenisnemings vir verskeie misdade, waaronder die besit van dwelms, dwelmhandel, en opruiende gedrag. Die Wes-Kaapse LUR vir Polisie-oorsig Reagen Allen het die eenhede geprys vir hulle rol in die verbetering van gemeenskapsveiligheid:
Als een frisse Noordzeebries waait Charlotte Crul door de Belgische wijnwereld. In Knokke-Heist heeft ze haar eigen wijnhandel Puro. Daarnaast is Charlotte sommelier in Cuines 33 (*) waar ze haar gasten verwent met succulente pairings. Wijn staat centraal in het leven van deze slagersdochter. Dat bleek ook op het laatste BK voor sommeliers waar Charlotte brons behaalde. "Mijn ideale wijn voelt als een warm dekentje bij een haardvuur, met daaronder een satijnen nachtkleedje", vertelt Charlotte terwijl de zon ondergaat en de ibissen krijsen rond de villa van Graham Beck in Robertson. Een week lang was ik samen met Charlotte in Zuid-Afrika. Dankzij Kaapwijn De Leeuw bezochten we de meest gerenommeerde wijnhuizen in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Elgin, Franschhoek, Hemel en Aarde en Swartland.In deze Wijncast praten we onder meer over passie voor wijn, een oogst in de Bourgogne, de WSET-studie en de vele wijnontdekkingen in de Kaap.Stay tuned voor de volgende afleveringen over en vanuit Zuid-Afrika met Belgische sommeliers en wijnbouwers.
Die Wes-Kaapse LUR vir Polisie-oorsig en Gemeenskapsveiligheid, Reagen Allen, is vol lof vir die honde- en Landelike Veiligheidseenhede vir suksesvolle operasies teen misdaad die feestyd. Die samewerking met munisipaliteite en polisiemagte, het gelei tot 84 arrestasies in Mosselbaai, Overstrand en Swartland. Een-duisend-96 eenhede perlemoen en 5 820 eenhede mandrax-tablette is gekonfiskeer. Allen versoek inwoners om hierdie eenhede te ondersteun en by te staan, aangesien hulle werk om te verseker alle inwoners op ʼn veiliger en waardiger manier leef:
Today's episode is with Johan Meyer (also known as Stompie) from Mother Rock and J.H. Meyer Signature Wines based in the Swartland, South Africa. If you're privy to the natural wine scene in the Cape, you'll know these labels without a doubt. I often hear people say that there are three guys that really put natural wine on the map in South Africa and that is Johan Meyer, Jurgen Gouws of Intellego (there's an episode with him a few back) and Craig Hawkins of Lammershoek and Testalonga. In this episode, you'll hear how Stompie got into natural wine, and how it wasn't always what he did. At the beginning, he was working for a big commercial winery called Sutter Home – you might have heard of it – out in California. After another stint at a smaller winery in New Zealand, plus a transformative experience at Matassa in Southern France – a natural wine project started by Tom Lubbe, a New Zealander who grew up in South Africa South – Stompie returned home determined to do his own thing. He shares how the Swartland Revolution which took place around 2010 helped pave the way for newcomers like himself, and how at that time, there was a huge gap in the market for affordable natural wine made at scale. Enter: Mother Rock Wines. That is all part 1 of my conversation with Stompie. In Part 2, we talk more about the wines, including his 'Brutal!' series, which is a natural wine “club” of sorts, to which Stompie was the first South African producer ever invited. You'll also hear about the new wine of origin appellation that he has established at his high elevation home on the Piketberg Mountain, about two and a half hours north of Cape Town. Plus, stick around for the end of part 2 where you'll hear why Stompie is called Stompie. To begin the story, we need to go all the way back to Stompie's childhood in the Garden Route, where the dominant type of farming was not of grapes, but of cows... Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
This episode is the second half of our conversation with Johan Meyer (also known as Stompie) from Mother Rock and J.H. Meyer Signature Wines based in the Swartland, South Africa. Here, we dive into his wines and why the Cape needs to diversify beyond old vine Chenin Blanc. We also talk about the new wine of origin appellation called Picket-bo-berg that he's created at his home estate on top of the Piketberg Mountain. Plus, we end with the story of why Stompie is called Stompie. We'll pick up our conversation where we left off, talking about how Chenin Blanc allows him a little bit more creativity than Chardonnay, and why this desire to make something outside the box led him to become South Africa's first producer to receive the special invite to the ‘Brutal!' club of winemakers, a label that is very much a part of the global natural wine movement today. Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
It's a wine region variously described as, 'dynamic', whose wines are undergoing a quality 'revolution', and memorably compared to South Africa's uber-cool Swartland.It's also got a big old mountain on its picture postcard. Not to mention truffles galore.This is Ventoux. And we want to take you on a journey of discovery, to meet the people, explore the places, get a feel for the wines...and generally understand why Ventoux is worth your time and attention.The mountain, it turns out, is important. It makes this one of the coolest appellations in the southern Rhône, giving the wines freshness and vitality. Peter slogs (metaphorically) up to the peak to prove the point.It also helps in the ongoing efforts to adapt to climate change.As for the wines...we dive in, exploring the region's unique whites, rosés and reds, the latter constituting the majority of production. And we explore ways in which the wines are changing and evolving with the future in mind.We ask why so many outsiders have gravitated to Ventoux, experimenting and collaborating along the way. And we explore the region's value-for-money credentials.The discussion also touches on lycra, beetroot, Cinsault, wine as theatre, joy and butterflies. Oh, and did we mention truffles?This episode is sponsored by AOC Ventoux. The following producers are featured:Domaine du TixDomaine AymardMarrenonChateau UnangDomaine de FondrècheChêne BleuChateau PesquiéClos du TriasWe love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe or you can find more details to get in touch on our website (link below).All details from this episode are on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S5 E4: Ventoux - Next Century WinesThanks for tuning in. Here's to the joy of wine - cheers to you!
The Mindset of Perseverance There is a right and wrong way to pursuing a goal, that big achievement. According to Price Pritchett, Perseverance can be killing your dream if you are being STUBBORN and not trying something different. https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxXccX2Jt_6PMj9vtutLgiaCdo2CeUz30d?si=M1CUYsgXNnEIOA0T https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxdK36QlhRjDOq4V90r1jUHoXdk8mYwoHN?si=EVPtGL7m2jdE7fWA https://youtu.be/nbmR4zGEUhU?si=uXqb6fdslAPHqnBW The first sign that we are not getting perseverance “down”, is that we have the same results repeatedly. Meaning that we are sticking with the same old concepts of work harder instead of trying something DIFFERENT. For example I have a longtime friend who is a musician. Listen to the story regarding his fifty year pursuit of the ONE HIT WONDER Richmond Nights, John Hudson. (Used by Permission) https://drive.google.com/file/d/106MuhtWP9RqyPolTVHV2PLqJpdPQAz56/view?usp=drive_link CONTACT JOHN HERE https://soundcloud.com/user-554914254/richmond-nights?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Kundalini Yoga Fist of Anger - get rid of ANGER. This kriya exercise gives you clarity so that you are on the right path to focus on your goals. https://youtu.be/ckO8aCA5HQw?feature=shared Wine-French vintners making headway into South African wine production Vineyards in France and South Africa. “The first main difference is the size of the farms – they are bigger in South Africa,” she says. “In Sancerre the average is 20 hectares of vineyard for an estate. Another difference would be that at Diemersdal all the vines are on one property, while in France the vines are usually in different villages. You have two hectares this way and one hectare the other way. Other than that, I would say the winemaking is the same, just not the same volume. I think SA winemakers are free to experiment on different grape varieties and blends because the Wine of Origin system is not as restrictive as the AOC's in France. France loves its rules and regulations.” And comparing Cape Sauvignon Blanc to Sancerre? “The difference comes first from the terroir and climate. Sancerre is in the centre of France so it's a continental climate (with cold winters and two months of hot summer) while in South Africa its more of an oceanic climate because of the proximity with the ocean. In Sancerre we have clay, silex and chalky-clay soils which makes very different type of wines, from fruity and light to mineral. In SA its more Sandstone, clay or shale, it will have an impact on the Sauvignon. The Cape Sauvignons are distinctive and superb.” Besides the wines, South Africa's culinary offerings also appealed to Alice's French gastronomy pedigree. “I was really spoilt living with Thys and his wife Ladine!” she says. “The best braais, Vincent Carême of Domaine Vincent Carême in the Loire Valley, brings his expertise and techniques from France to Swartland in this flagship bottling of which 2014 marks the second vintage. Vincent is passionate about Chenin Blanc, making several styles of the varietal, and he firmly believes that the quality of the wine is determined in the vineyard. He's found his spiritual home in South Africa and is excited about the promise of Chenin Blanc here and all that it can do. My Favorite Things John Hudson johnbhudson1989@gmail.com FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING: kick those thoughts to the curb MINICOURS My E created by Valerie Hail. Choose one class $57 Six classes $237 Here's a quick video that is the introduction and first lesson. There is a free lesson in the video. People can choose one lesson or six consecutive lessons http://bit.ly/3Z6R6Cp
Sean was joined LIVE from The Sugar Club in Dublin by Leslie Williams, Brian Lloyd and Fionnuala Jones with special guest appearances from Barbara Scully and Declan Buckley with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines are listed below:All wines are available at Marks and SpencerRibeek Old Vine Chenin Blanc - South Africa - Price €13 Chenin Blanc is South Africa's most commonly planted white grape and makes everything from inexpensive quaffers to fine complex long lived wines. This is from the ultra-trendy region of Swartland, filled with hipsters and cook young winemakers - and lots of old gnarly vines making great wine. This is a vibrant tropical zesty white with flavours of Citrus, peach, apricot, flint. The Old Vine Project of South Africa recognises the importance of caring for vineyards to allow vines to have a healthy and productive old age, thus creating a sustainable farming model. This Chenin Blanc is made exclusively for M&S Riebeek Valley Wines from 35-year-old vines carefully cultivated by the 22 families who found the winery almost 80 years ago. Best enjoyed chilled within 3 years of purchase. Bardolino Chiaretto Rose, Veneto, Italy - Price €14 From the hills around Lake Garda in the Veneto - Bardolino is a pretty lakeside village just 30km from Verona. Bardolino Chiaretto is made from the same grapes as Valpolicella and Amarone. Cherry fruits, cherry skin tangy freshness and pleasing elegance. Chiaretto rosé wines are produced in northern Italy's Bardolino region where the wine grapes grown on the glacial hillside soil impart freshness and a lovely minerality. Made from the Corvina grape, with some Rondinella and Molinara, the lightly grippy structure and crisp finish pairs well with seafood, pasta, and tasty vegetable dishes. Serve chilled. Matetic Estela Lunar Pinot Noir - Casablanca, Chile - Price €18 Pinot Noir is the great grape of red Burgundy that grows well in just a few places in the world. Burgundy is the most famous, parts of coastal California and New Zealand are some others but the most overlooked is the Pacific Coastal vineyards of Chile such as the Casablanca Valley an hour north of Santiago A vibrant, smooth, and elegant wine with flavours of cherry, blueberry, spice.
Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the Trio Grill in Falls Church, Virginia where the focus is on offering the finest steaks, the freshest seafood, and, most importantly, an extensive, award-winning wine list. Michaela identifies standout, Old and New World favorites, wines to pair with salmon, tuna, scallops, and spicy dishes, and a chardonnay with bright acidity, ripe green apple, and ripe pear, along with notes of brioche and honey with a creamy finish. Wines reviewed include: 2021 Badenhorst “Secateurs” Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa 2020 Domaine Frederic Esmonin Les Genevrieres, Burgundy 2019 Mer Soleil, Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, California For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.
This episode is the second half of our conversation with Jurgen Gouws of Intellego Wines. If you haven't already, go back and listen to part 1 to hear more about Jurgen's background. In this episode, we talk about how a surfing trip in Bali inspired on of his most beloved wines, the Kedungu red blend, his recent foray into the pet nat world, and the subtle intricacies of working with growers who supply fruit to many different producers. Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
Jurgen Gouws from Intellego Wines is a laidback guy with a surfer's tan who makes serious natural wines. His lineup runs the gamut from pet nats to skin contact whites to chillable reds and seriously incredible Syrah. After studying at Elsenburg in Stellenbosch, he traveled the world to work at Terroir al Limit in Priorat, at Stéphane Ogier in the Rhone Valley, Matassa in the Languedoc, and even two harvests in Russia. Back in South Africa, he spent four years at Lammershoek with Craig Hawkins, who, having also spent time at Matassa, liked to play with elements of natural winemaking. Jurgen was developing his own winemaking identity as he watched Craig lean more heavily into that ethos with the launch of Testalonga. With his own brand Intellego, Jurgen adopted many of the same ideologies: organic farming, minimal intervention in the cellar, and a real focus on place more than anything. Intellego translates to “I understand” in Latin and is aptly named, as Jurgen has really begun to understand the potential of the incredible Swartland. He has a particular affinity for some of the older Chenin Blanc bush vines in South Africa and is not afraid to push the boundaries of texture. Jurgen came to the US recently and we were lucky enough to snag him for an hour to chat. This episode is part 1 of 2. Here we talk more about Jurgen's background and in part 2, we talk more about his wines. In this episode, Jurgen shares his experience working in Russia, Afrikaans culture, the influence that Eben Sadie had on his career, and how he decided to get into wine at 15 years old after giving up his lifelong dream of being a dentist... Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Field and Maine, a restaurant with a wholesome, rustic vibe that serves locally-sourced and globally-inspired cuisine. Michaela reviews a stellar list of reds, whites, roses and sparklers from around the world. She identifies the tasting notes to help you make pairing choices that will elevate your meal and enhance your evening. Wines reviewed include: 2016 Michael Shaps Viognier from Charlottesville, VA 2021 Domaine de la Mordoree “La Reine du Bois” Rose from Tavel, France 2020 Mullineux Syrah from Swartland, South Africa For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.
Swartland-distriktet er stort og spredt. Det er bl.a. her, man finder den nye sydafrikanske generation at naturvinsproducenter. Vi smager følgende vine: 2019 Chenin Blanc, Intellego (210 kr., Clément Vin) 2018 Sleeping Co-Pilot, Intellego (239 kr., Clément Vin) 2021 Follow Your dreams, Testalonga (169 kr., Clément Vin) 2019 Pinotage, David & Nadia (189 kr., Vinkunsten) 2020 Grenache Noir, David & Nadia (219 kr., Vinkunsten) 2021 Skerpioen, Eben Sadie (449 kr., Laudrup)2020 Columella, Eben Sadie (799 kr., Laudrup) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's episode is with Jolandie Fouché of Wolf and Woman Wines based in Swartland, South Africa. These wines, which we imported for the first time last year, were an instant success. They're absolutely phenomenal varietal wines, and the range includes Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Rose, Pinotage, and Syrah. After more than a decade of earning her stripes in the South African wine industry, Jolandie decided to turn her attention to her passion project, Wolf & Woman Wines, fulltime. Shortly after releasing her maiden vintage in 2018, Jolandie's Chenin Blanc won the Tim Atkin White Wine Discovery of the Year award, and her 2019 Chenin was awarded as a Chenin Champion by Jancis Robinson in the Financial Times alongside some of the well established names like the Sadie Family, Chris Alheit, the Mullineuxs. Jolandie's wines, as their name implies, are wild. I think they're some of the most energetic wines in our book, and just like a dog that ressembles its owner, I think that energy is a reflection of Jolandie. She's without a doubt one of the most exciting new wave producers to watch from South Africa. Her interview is split up into two parts. Part 1 focuses on her background, and part 2 focuses on the wines and her experiences in the South African wine industry. I really, really encourage you to listen to both. In this episode, you'll hear how Jolandie went from being the head winemaker at Kloovenberg to taking her side hustle full-time. Keep in mind that this was during the middle of the pandemic, when South Africa was going through alcohol sales, bans and lockdowns, and on top of that, Jolandie had just had her first child. Keep listening to find out how she channeled her inner wolf to keep going... Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
I det här avsnittet har Erik tagit över spakarna och Fredrik kliver in utan att veta vad som ska hända. Det blir uppdateringar ifrån världens största vinmässa Prowein som precis ägt rum i Düsseldorf. Dessutom har Erik smugit med sig två viner som Fredrik får prova blint och avslutningsvis diskuteras vinerna i kommande tillfälliga släpp på Systembolaget.Vinerna som provas i avsnittet:Art nr 90045 Badenhorst Ramnasgras Cinsault, Swartland, SydafrikaArt nr 92689 A Tribute to Grace Grenache, Santa Barbara, Kalifornien, USA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you consider the Tasmanian wine industry old enough to be going through a new wave à la Swartland or South Australia, Peter Dredge (a.k.a. Dr. Edge) would be largely responsible for shifting those tectonic plates. Peter is helping to show the world that, rather than just shipping high-acid juice to the mainland for bubbly blends, Tasmania can have its own reputable wine identity. He calls his wines "unashamedly soft handed," which is an ethos he developed over the course of his time working with Brian Croser at Petaluma, Dr. Loosen in Germany, and Bay of Fires and Meadowbank in Tasmania. We import six Dr. Edge wines, three of which fall into the “experimental” series including a skinsy Shönburger, a cheerful Pinot Meunier, and a bright Pinot Noir pet nat. The other three – Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir - are more traditional and can be thought of as Tasmanian benchmarks. This episode is part 1 of two. Part 1 focuses more on Peter's background, and part 2 dives a little deeper into his wines. In this episode, you'll hear how Peter decided to take a leap of faith, moving from Adelaide to Tasmania for a job at Bay of Fires before ever having visited. You'll hear how he started a tongue-in-cheek side project called “Brian Global International” which made wine in both Tasmania and Oregon. And you'll hear how at the beginning of Dr. Edge, he was making wine out of a cooperative winery located within the Museum of Old and New Art, a museum centered on the themes of sex and death. His journey in winemaking is – as he puts it – like a Game of Thrones plot, hard to keep track of all the twists and turns. But one thing is for sure: it all began on one fateful day during Peter's senior year of high school in 1995. Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
Episode 10 is with Mark Stephens of Deep Rooted Wines based in Walker Bay, South Africa. Mark is a regenerative viticulturist-turned-winemaker and is a prominent figure in the Cape South Coast's new wave. The South Coasters - as they call themselves - are an exciting group of winemakers whose energy and enthusiasm resemble that of the Swartland revolution a number of years ago. Another one in this group whose name you might recognize from our book is Natasha Williams of Lelie van Saron. Mark is a new addition to our portfolio and he's unique in that he's one of our only producers who makes strictly zero added sulfur wines. This choice is a personal one for Mark as he's got a pretty strong sensitivity to sulfur, but he was fed up with going to natural wine fairs and being served unequivocally flawed wines and being told “it's ok, it's natural.” So he set out to make clean, low pH, sulfur-free wines under his own label. We've got two of his wines, a skin-contact Verdelho called “Touch Me” with a pretty unique label (keep listening to hear that story) and a textural Fumé Blanc. In this episode, you'll hear Mark's story of how he came to understand the connection between feeling good and zero sulfur. You'll also hear why he uses the term "wellness wine" when describing his wines, as well as why he decided to name his Verdelho "Touch Me"... Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
Wine is good. We want a good future for wine - and the planet. But wine has been described on this pod as, 'the villain in the climate story.' So what gives - and how to turn this around?One UK wine retailer has sent out a rallying cry - aiming to be carbon neutral by 2024 and net zero across its entire business by 2040. This retailer wants, ‘to be the most sustainable, ethical and responsible wine retailer in the world.' These are big aims - and they belong to The Wine Society. So Peter, ever wary of greenwashing and over-hype, heads over to their HQ in Stevenage to poke around behind the scenes and ask the hard questions like: how on earth can this be done, what are the key challenges to overcome, how much will it cost, will the wines change as a result, and what even is a 'sustainability scorecard'?Along the way we talk insetting (as opposed to offsetting), right-weighting, the demonisation of plastic, solar power, heavy bottles and saying goodbye to capsules.Even forklifts, sweet shops, Mars, bees, alpacas, Elon Musk, leftover wine and lunch get a mention. That, and growing wine in a greenhouse in space...The world around us is changing - wine included. This glimpse into a potentially brighter future of course comes with the usual side-order of wine, as we recommend some delicious drops from sustainable producers stocked by The Wine Society, including the following:Lubanzi Chenin Blanc 2021, Swartland, South Africa (£3.95 per 250 ml can)Dog Point Chardonnay 2019, Marlborough, New Zealand (£22.50)Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas 2018, Paso Robles, USA (£20)All details from this episode, together with photos to help set the scene, are on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S4 E8 - Selling Net Zero Wine: Pipe Dream or In The Pipeline?We love to hear from you so please do get in touch via Instagram or Twitter. Or you can star on the show - send us a voice message via Speakpipe.Either way, thanks for joining us - and cheers to you!
We're not kidding. This is the ULTIMATE burger. Especially if you're a wine lover...Yes we've got the patty and the brioche bun. So far so straightforward. But the killer ingredients? A tawny port reduction ('wino's ketchup'). Blue cheese. Umami paste. And to top it all off? Truffle mustard mayo.So yes, in this fun episode we attempt to answer that HUGE question: what wine to drink with your burger?!After much research, thought and drinking of wine, Susie was inspired to create this recipe - the Umami Bomb. A burger designed specifically to appeal to wine lovers.We then set to work - the first challenge is eating the burger while talking (not straightforward). But of course the point of the exercise is to explain what wines work best with the burger and why - featuring some delicious bottles along the way.This was a fascinating and fun episode to put together, we hope you enjoy it.Wines featured in this episode:Definition Lodi Zinfandel 2019, California, USA, 14% (from £6.99)Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2013, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 14.5% (from £17.99)Piekenierskloof Heirloom Red 2020, Swartland, South Africa, 14.5% (from £19.99 or as part of the Grand Tour Wine Club case)This episode is part of our food-and-wine matching mini-series brought to you in association with Wine Club by Majestic. The wines featured are all available in Majestic.This short-form Live episode is also available in video format so if you'd like to see us in action, check out our YouTube channel: Susie & Peter On Wine.The recipe for our Umami Bomb burger is available, together with all links, photos, wines and more details from the show, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S4 E7 - Matching Food and Wine: The ULTIMATE Burger!Let us know your thoughts on Instagram or Twitter. Or send us a voice message via Speakpipe.
It's a mid-week classic. But the BIG question is: what wines work best to make your spag bol taste like MAGIC?!We tackle this weighty issue like the true gannets we are, featuring some delicious Italian reds (Montepulciano + Valpolicella Ripasso) as well as more quirky pairings, from a South African Syrah to a Chilean Pais. All the while talking through WHY things work as much as the specific wines themselves. (Oh, and there's mention of Pinky and Perky too - listen to find out more...)Pairing wines with everyday dishes is really fun. Have a go yourself! Let us know what weird and wonderful discoveries you make.Meantime, here are the wines featured in this episode:Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019, Italy, 13.5% (from £9.99)Villa Borghetti Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020, Italy, 13.5% (from £10.99)Radford Dale Antithesis Syrah 2017, Stellenbosch, 13.5% (from £18.99 or in the £199 Wine Club by Majestic Grand Tour case)Spier Field and Flutter Cinsault 2021, Swartland, 13.5% (from £9.99 or in the £99 Wine Club by Majestic Discovery case)Morandé One to One Pais 2019, Maule, 13% (from £7.99)This episode is part of our food-and-wine matching mini-series brought to you in association with Wine Club by Majestic. The wines featured are all available in Majestic.This short-form Live episode is also available in video format so if you'd like to see us in action, check out our YouTube channel: Susie & Peter On Wine.The recipe for our spag bol is available, together with all links, photos, wines and more details from the show, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S4 E3 - Matching Food and Wine: Spaghetti Bolognese!Let us know your thoughts on Instagram or Twitter. Or send us a voice message via Speakpipe.
If you've never heard of Banele Vakele or Tembela Wines, listen to this episode. He's such a charismatic guy, with a smile that stretches from ear to ear, and a soulful chuckle. Tembela Wines is the newest South African producer to join the Vine Street Imports portfolio. He makes a Chenin Blanc and a Syrah, sourced from regions you wouldn't necessarily expect (Durbanville for the Chenin, an area better known for Sauvignon Blanc, and a nice yin-yang mix for the Syrah from Constantia and the Swartland). In the words of wine critic Tim Atkin, “Banele Vakele is an exciting young winemaker who is rapidly making a name for himself.” Wine critic Neal Martin names Banele as one of the many winemakers who are “breaking down barriers, inspiring others and eroding the stigma that wine is supposedly made for one sector of society and not another.” In this episode you'll hear all about Banele's journey to becoming a winemaker, from his humble upbringings in Khayelitsha to stints in Burgundy, Oregon, and beyond. You'll hear him wax poetic about Natasha Williams of Lelie van Saron, Adi Badenhorst of A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Duncan Savage of Savage Wines, and the Verdelho vineyard that holds special meaning for him. And most importantly, you'll hear why Banele named his brand after his late mother, Tembela. Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website
Trizanne Barnard from Trizanne Signature Wines is a force of nature. She's an avid surfer, rock climber, and acclaimed South African winemaker. In her earlier years, she worked as the assistant winemaker for Klein Constantia, and then she helped launch their sister brand, Anwilka, as the head winemaker. In this episode, you'll hear how praise from Robert Parker during her first vintage making wine for Anwilka was actually the worst thing that could have happened to her. You'll hear what happened next with the launching of her own brand, Trizanne Signature Wines, and how she has come to be known for her yin-yang portfolio, featuring the cool climate of Elim and the warm climate of the Swartland. For those who geek out on soils, Trizanne explains in this episode the difference between Elim and Swartland soils and how they influence tannin structure. And of course, you'll hear all about her encounters with raggies and great whites while surfing! Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music! Vine Street Imports Instagram | Website Trizanne Signature Wines
Sémillon used to be the most planted white grape in the world. From its native home in France to Australia, Chile, South Africa, Argentina, and beyond, it was planted en masse to pump out large quantities of flavorless bulk white wine. The problem was that Sémillon doesn't cooperate when it's forced to high yields. It loses acidity and it lacks flavor unlike some other grapes that can still muster some umph when over-cropped (Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Colombard, to name three). For this reason, plantings were replaced and the grape became unpopular. Photo: Sémillon, Bordeaux.com Today it is grown in limited quantities but two distinct areas– Sauternes/Barsac and Pessac-Leognan in Bordeaux and the Hunter Valley of Australia -- create wines that are incredibly specific and unique. Demand and fascination with these iconic wines means that cultivation of this grape is not doomed! Here are the show notes: The origins of the grape Although we don't know the parentage, we do know the grape is from southwestern France. It is likely from Bordeaux Until the 1700s, producers were only using the grape in Sauternes (at this point it was already a sweet wine, as records from 1717-1736 at the local abbey show) Later, it was found in St-Emilion, from which it derives its name. The name most likely comes from Selejun – the local pronunciation of Saint-Emilion Sémillon in the vineyard A thick-skinned grape, part of the reason it was so widely planted was that this feature makes Sémillon pretty resistant to molds and mildews (although, thankfully not botrytis). This feature of the grape helps make it easy to grow and it can be quite vigorous, which is why it was so used and abused in the past! The grape buds later and ripens earlier than its blending partner, Sauvignon blanc, and this short growing window means it is not as susceptible to spring or autumn frosts The grape is versatile on soil types – it can thrive on gravel, calcareous clay, sand, and other types making it incredibly adaptable Fully ripe Sémillon will have big yellow to nearly copper colored berries Low yields are best Château d'Yquem, the most famous Sauternes producer in the world, allegedly makes one glass per vine. The rest of Sauternes yields about 24hl/ha, and lower quality regions yield 80 -100 hl/ha. Hunter Valley in Australia – 60 hl/ha **M.C. Ice and I fully acknowledge that we have no idea what a hl/ha looks like but we use the numbers for comparison sake – ratios are still helpful, right? ** Photo: Australian Semillon, courtesy Wine Australia Climate can vary enormously and the grape can still perform: In Sauternes, special climate conditions must exist (we discuss later) Top dry white areas of Graves and Pessac-Leognan have warmer sites for Sémillon, which allows it to get fully ripe, adding lushness to the blend with Sauvignon blanc In Hunter valley, humidity with tropical storms are best! Because the area has strong cloud cover there is less direct sun so it slows photosynthesis, despite heat. The humid afternoons somehow help build acidity. The light, sandy soils that contain some loam and iron have good drainage, during rain We discuss the growing regions for most of the remaining part of the show France: Bordeaux France grows more Sémillon than any other country and most of the plantings are in Bordeaux, specifically – Graves, Pessac-Leognan, and Sauternes 50 or so years ago, half the production in Bordeaux was white, mostly from Semillon, which traditionally made up 4/5 of any white wine in the area, sweet or white, but now has taken a backseat to Sauvignon Blanc, which offers more acidity to the wine in a warming climate Photo: Bordeaux vineyard, Getty Images via Canva subscription Sauternes, Barsac In Sauternes, Barsac (please see episode 369 for more info) and the sweet appellations of Cadillac, Ste Croix du Mont, Loupiac, and Cerons Sémillon is always partnered with Sauvignon blanc, which also receives botrytis well but maintains its acidity. Wines are hand harvested, with several passes through the vineyard to get the right level of botrytis, which can be patchy and can be grey rot if it developed poorly on the grapes Botrytis is a fungus that affects the grapes right when the fruit forms. It concentrates sugar and creates honeyed, apricot, mango flavors with a viscous mouthfeel from the glycerol it produces. Alcohol levels range in the region -- the minimum in Sauternes is 13% but it can well over 20% ABV For botrytis to form, a region needs foggy nights and early morning, followed by warm and sunny days. This is essential in the autumn, and is a very consistent weather pattern in the sweet wine regions of Bordeaux, which botrytized wine can be made nearly every year These wines are aged for long periods in oak barrels Some, like Chateau Climens in Barsac, are 100% Sémillon Dry white appellations In Graves and the lighter, sandier regions of Pessac-Leognan, Sémillon is often the biggest percentage of the blend. The best versions – Haut-Brion Blanc and La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc (different Châteaux, owned by the same group = confusing, I know) – are hundreds of dollars a bottle and often have Sémillon as the main component, but it's vintage dependent In Pessac-Leognan, 25% of blend must be Sauvignon Blanc, and the trend is to favor that grape over Sémillon both because it's easier to grow, and because it has acidity. From good producers, these wines can age for decades The grape can be in Côtes de Bordeaux blancs and in basic Bordeaux blanc from better producers Sémillon adds fullness to the texture and when it is aged in oak (as is the case with Sauternes, Barsac and in Graves and Pessac-Leognan), it can have peach, mango, nuts, and toast flavors, which contrast well with Sauvignon blanc's more “green” aromas. If Sémillon is not aged in oak, it can have citrus, grass, notes without much flavor. When it is fully ripe and aged in oak, it is fat in texture with lemon and tropical fruit and has lower acidity. Other places in France Sémillon grows... Southwest France has the sweet wine of Monbazillac (like Sauternes) and dry white of Bergerac Provence and the Languedoc, but not of any quality Australia Makes the most distinctive dry white in Australia and was first planted in the Hunter Valley where it gained popularity for its ease to grow, high yields, and resistance to disease It went from being the workhorse grape in the 1980s, to accounting for only 3.1% of the total Australian crush today More than half of Australia's Semillon comes from the bulk New South Wales region of Riverina Hunter Valley in New South Wales The warm, humid climate of the Hunter Valley isn't conducive to most grapes but Semillon (no accent on the “e” in Australia!) changes from a grassy, lemony acidic wine into a dark yellow, nutty, honey and straw-scented viscous wine if grown and made under certain conditions To achieve this, growers pick early, before the summer rains and the grapes have very high acidity. Alcohol levels are around 10-11% ABV, and most of the wine spends no time in oak for fermentation nor for aging – it is put in stainless, fermented cold, and bottled. Wines in their youth are like Sauvignon blanc – citrus, green herbs, and straw flavors persist, with high acidity. After 5-10 years of storage the wine darkens and tastes like honey, toasted, grilled nuts and seems like it has been in an oak barrel (hasn't) – a total odd ball. Although the grapes can have some botrytis, this phenomenon is just a result of the rainy, tropical growing conditions To learn more about Hunter Valley and the Semillon, listen to ep 309, with the amazing Connie Paur Griffiths of Tranquil Vale, an excellent small producer located there Tyrells is the famous producer here (especially Vat 1 Semillon). Also Brokenwood, Silkman, Andrew Thomas Photo: Hunter Valley Vineyard, credit Wine Australia Western Australia: Margaret River: Popular for blends of Semillon and Sauvignon blanc You will see Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon on the bottle, the first name indicates which grape dominates the blend These wines can be made in a juicy, fruit style with no oak, or oak fermented and/or oak matured to last longer Producers: Vasse Felix, Cullen, Cape Mentelle, Leeuwin South Australia Adelaide Hills: Wines are like white Bordeaux in that they are picked early and blended with Sauvignon Blanc to avoid oiliness, too much ripeness. They sometimes use oak, sometimes not. Charlotte Dalton is the big producer here. Barossa: Sometimes makes varietal versions that show the purity of the grape, sometimes use big oak and can be toasty and Chardonnay-esque. Producers: Torbreck, Peter Lehmann, Henschke in Eden Valley Clare Valley: Can be more refined than Barossa but still peachy with apple and citrus and fuller body. Oak influence is common. Producers: Mount Harrocks, Pauletts Riverina: Is notorious for low quality bulk wine but a pocket of it develops botrytis easily and makes high quality sweet wines: McWilliams, De Bortoli New Zealand has a small amount of Semillon in Marlborough, Hawkes Bay, and Gisbourne South Africa Semillon was once so important it was called “greengrape” because of its bring green foliage By 1822, 93% of the vineyard land planted was Semillon. Then it was commonly just called “wine grape” but by the 1900s it began its sharp decline It is grown now in Stellenbosch, Swartland, and Franschhoek. Some areas have older bush vines. Producers like: Cederberg, Steenberg, Vergelegen , Mullineux are using more Semillon in blends with Sauvignon Blanc (some sweet, some dry versions) United States California Barely uses Semillon but vines that were imported in the 1880s to the Livermore Valley in northern California, were allegedly from Château d'Yquem Vines that live in the Monte Rosso vineyard in Sonoma date from 1886 and can make excellent wines. Morgon is an example Sierra Foothills: Some here, notably my friend Lorenzo Muslia of Andis makes the Bill Dillian Semillon that has great acidity but silkiness and hay, herb, and melon notes (for the podcast with Lorenzo click here) Photo: Andis Wines Washington State Big decline in plantings and they usually a blend with Sauvignon Blanc Popular from Walla Walla producers: L'Ecole 41 – lemon curd, nut and toast notes with a pretty full body, Amavi (episode with Amavi here) – slightly more acidic and less full with more citrus and grass notes but still with a rich body Others countries that use Sémilllon Chile: Because of the Bordeaux link, has Semillon and usually uses it for blends or Sauternes-like sweet wines. Semillon used be 75% of white vines in Chile! Argentina, Uruguay have some nice examples Canada Food Pairing Ideas Sauternes/dessert styles: blue (Roquefort) cheese, foie gras, scallops, fruit based-dessert Lighter styles: Oysters, shellfish, white fish or chicken dishes with citrus or herbal sauces or creamy sauces, salads, goat and sheep's milk cheeses _____________________________________________ Research Sources: “Wine Grapes” by Jancis Robinson, Dr. José Vouillamoz, Julia Harding “Grapes & Wines” by Margaret Rand and Oz Clarke https://www.bordeaux.com/us/ https://www.wineaustralia.com/ Fiona Beckett – Matching Food & Wine As always, talking to people about the grape who grow it, and drinking a lot of the wine itself – Sémillon is awesome! __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ From our Sponsors... Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on big names or boutique brands from all over the world at up to 75% off! 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Drinking Well is brought to you by Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK's oldest fine wine and spirits merchant. For the next episode of our second series, we travel across the equator to South Africa. Often associated with producing high volumes of ready-to-drink wine, Adam Holden and Victoria Bull from our Buying team will reveal the hidden gems of this emerging fine wine region. If you'd like to hear more episodes or learn more about fine wine from our experts, visit bbr.com/podcast Wine tasted: 2005 Sadie Family Wines, Columella, Swartland, South Africa
The Siegel family emigrated to Chile from Austria in the 1800s, began growing grapes in the Colchagua Valley in the 1980s and first bottled estate wines in 1997, now Siegel Family Wines. The Thorn-Clarke families were early settlers and grape growers in Australia's Barossa Valley. Thorn-Clarke Winery started bottling estate wines in 1998. Riebeek Cellars in South Africa's Swartland started as a cooperative of farmers in 1941 and today sources from 33 growers. U.S. Importer Kysela Pere & Fils. The Connected Table Live is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Chenin, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage are some of the well-known grapes grown in South Africa, including Swartland on the Western Cape, where Riebeek Cellars started in 1941 as a passion project for a community of farmers working collectively, and now well into their 3rd & 4th generations. This inland area's dry conditions produce hearty grapes with exquisite ripe fruit shares Riebeek Cellars Export Director Kara Van Zyl, who discusses terroir and selections. US importer: Kysela Pére & Fils.The Connected Table Live is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Chenin, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage are some of the well-known grapes grown in South Africa, including Swartland on the Western Cape, where Riebeek Cellars started in 1941 as a passion project for a community of farmers working collectively, and now well into their 3rd & 4th generations. This inland area's dry conditions produce hearty grapes with exquisite ripe fruit shares Riebeek Cellars Export Director Kara Van Zyl, who discusses terroir and selections. US importer: Kysela Pére & Fils.The Connected Table Live is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
Self therapy According to transformation gurus Mary Morrissey, Bob Proctor and Price Pritchett, with a little help from the right people and resources.. we are all capable of doing our own self therapy How - Mary Morrissey says "notice what you're noticing" - Ideas are the currency of the universe… thoughts transform into feelings then action steps then results Price Pritchett - TAP DOWN THE NEGATIVE BOB PROCTOR - “ there is a single mental move that you can make which in a millisecond will solve ENORMOUS problems for you..DECISION http://lifemasteryinstitute.com/go/aff.php?p=vahail&w=AFPRM21_IYGquiz Kundalini yoga Acupuncture for the brain https://youtu.be/lzhbueBHVg8 Learn more on meditation here: https://www.madeinmeditation.org/ www.sootheoursouls.org New WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 4 th Wednesday every month in Treasure Island. Reservations a must 727-360-7411 Wine Vincent Careme's Loire Valley vineyards established as Careme , with his wife Tania, allowed him to explore South Africa. Tania is from South Africa so began a new South African winery in 2000. Swartland is where their vineyards are located. Vincent worked four harvests there from 1997 to 2000 prior to founding his own winery in Vouvray in 1999. Seeing tremendous potential in South Africa's soils for Chenin Blanc, they began their venture Terre Brûlée. Le Blanc is 100% Chenin Blanc and sourced from blocks in the Swartland region which are predominantly shale and granite soils. Swartland is located about an hour north of Cape Town. “Swartland” “the black land,” Le Rouge is the vineyards red Shiraz-Cinsault blend that is sourced from two blocks of dry farmed, unirrigated vines also. https://capeclassics.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Terre-Br%C3%BBl%C3%A9e_Background.pdf Glenelly vineyard Stollenbosch Lady May is her shortened name and at the age seventy eight, this woman discovered a new adventure in South Africa. According to May de Lencquesaing “ I wanted to continue the French heritage” and she believed in the terroir of the Stellenbosch area. Discovering South Africa's allure led her to establish in Stellenbosch 2003. She is famous for heralding the grand cru classe from Pauillac, Chateau Pichon Longueville https://glenellyestate.com/ My favorite things https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cb-xDCtFT1o/?utm_medium=copy_link https://jenniferhall.towergarden.com/aeroponics https://www.chezvalerie.us www.dolphinlandings.com
From France to South Africa, we explore chenin blanc in all its glory. Amber chats with Caleb Ganzer of La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels in New Yorkl, and defines the concept of "wine zaddy." Juice Box Beth spreads the joy of Swartland orange wine. Jason dives deep into South African wine culture with writer Tshepang Molisana. Music from the EP "Momentos" by Ages
Ever wanted to get the skinny on South African wines? We share everything you need to know in a special one-hour episode about winemaking in the western cape.In this episode, hear a conversation with Alex Dale, founder of Radford Dale, an innovative winery in the western cape territory of South Africa. We explore South African winemaking discussing its origins and its post-Apartheid transformation to become a leading new world region. During the discussion, we hear a lot about the regions of Stellenbosch and Swartland while tasting three of his wines from our collection: Renaissance Chenin Blanc, Granite Ridge Pinotage, and the soon-to-be-released Black Rock Red Blend.Our Burgundian-trained guest talks about his decision to move to South Africa in the 90s. Known for pioneering many social upliftment practices previously unthinkable in that nation and introducing wine growers in the cape to the revolution of organic practices beginning to take hold in Europe, Alex also shares a few entertaining vineyard trade secrets with our listeners. He walks us through the nature of the geology, climate, and other influences on winemaking in the cape and gives us a deep dive into predominant varietals in the region. At Wine Insiders, we love South African wines because they offer a rare opportunity for world-class taste at affordable prices, so we know you'll enjoy hearing from our very special guest, Alex Dale, what to look for and how best to enjoy these excellent new world wines with old-world style.Sniff Sip Repeat is brought to you by Wine Insiders, leaders in online wine. Wine Insiders makes buying great wine easy. Founded in 1982 as a club for California wine enthusiasts, Wine Insiders now offers high-quality wines from around the world for the best value and conveniently shipped to your door in just days. The collection is curated by a host of food and wine industry and lifestyle experts, such as Martha Stewart, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and Chef Ludo Lefebvre. Learn more about the wines or shop now to taste alongside our podcast guests.Visit http://www.wineinsiders.com to learn more.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
The Painted Wolf The Den Chenin Blanc 2019 is part of The Den line of wines from the family-owned Painted Wolf Winery of Swartland, South Africa. The Den is their line of every day easy to drink wines.The name Painted Wolf is a reference to the endangered indigenous wild dogs that once roamed freely. A major part of the winery's mission is to raise money to help these animals survive. These wines are also vegan-friendly and certified sustainably farmed and produced.Chenin Blanc was originally found in the Loire Valley and the Languedoc regions of France. Today, South Africa is the largest producer of Chenin Blanc and accounts for 30% of the world's Chenin wines.Chenin Blanc is similar to Chardonnay in that it can be produced successfully with many styles of winemaking. With can be made from young, bright, crisp wines to heavily oaked age-worthy wines to outstanding Sparkling wines. That may be the major reason for Chenin Blanc not being on White wine rotation.Modern wine drinkers have figured out the code to Chardonnay; if it has a reference to butter, it is a well oaked Chard. They know Kendall-Jackson's and Wente's house styles, there are clues in the marketing that let you know what to expect.Painted Wolf The Den Chenin Blanc 2019 may well be a mystery to the average wine drinker. Like many other wine enthusiasts, I look forward to mystery wine, but I do not think it helps sales.South Africa is attempting to educate wine folks on the differences between the various SA wine regions. So, if you find a South African Chenin Blanc that you enjoy, keep a mental note of the area because that will go a long way to finding equally enjoyable wine.The grapes for the Painted Wolf The Den Chenin Blanc 2019 came from contracted vineyards of a local wine estate. This Chenin was fermented in stainless steel tanks. A small portion of the wine was aged in an oak barrel, the rest aged in stainless steel. The oak-aged Chenin Blanc was added back in during the blending stage.Like a wine from the 2019 vintage, the Painted Wolf The Den Chenin Blanc 2019 is a young wine intended to be consumed in the first year to two of release. The alcohol content is 13%.Painted Wolf The Den Chenin Blanc 2019 Tasting NotesThe color is a clear pale golden yellow. The nose is a stew of lemon, apple, melon, peach, and pear, all with a floral background. The Painted Wolf The Den Chenin Blanc 2019 is a bright wine of medium weight and full of flavor.It starts with juicy apple, lime, pink lemonade, dried apricot, and a sharp slap of spice. The mid-palate offers just a whiff of butter, a nutty, salty sensation, melon, and muted tangerine.The acidity is excellent; it gives the wine length and entices you to take another sip. The addition of the small portion of oak-aged Chenin Blanc kicks this wine up to the next level. It adds weight and complexity to an already tasty wine.The SummaryThe Painted Wolf The Den Chenin Blanc 2019 tastes great, period.I do not drink enough Chenin Blanc, mainly because I do not always head to the South African or Loire Valley section of the local wine shops.I do not know if I can pick a favorite from, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Chenin Blanc when it comes to White wine.Not to self, drink more Chenin Blanc in 2021.One of the reasons that Chenin Blanc can skip your mind is because the US West Coast wines seldom feature Chenin Blanc.I have heard that the Chenin Blanc wines from the Clarksburg AVA (south of Napa, west of Lodi) have great potential, so hopefully, there is a Chenin Blanc awakening on the horizon.
This week I am joined by the lovely Jo Wehring of Wines of South Africa. She will be telling us all about the effects of the local wine ban, and inspiring us on some tourist routes when we can get back to travelling again. There's a nice focus on the wines of Swartland and on Pinotage. If you want to skip ahead: 1m35 - My Winery of the week: A.A.Badenhorst 6m31 - History of South African wines 8m56 - Focus on Swartland 16m04 - Chat with Jo Wehring 44m52 - Focus on Pinotage If you have comments or questions, get in touch: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk or DM on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat You can find more info about me, private parties, and activities on my website www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk And have some fun watching some of my wine videos on my youtube channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat. Have a gorgeous week, and cheers to you!
Scott Greenberg talks with Jim Clarke, a South African Wines Ambassador. Jim shares what makes South African wines special, how they taste different than other wines and which ones you should try. Wines sampled in this episode:2016 Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, South Africa2016 Hogan Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa2016 Savage "White" Wine (by Duncan Savage), South Africa2017 Natte Valley Cinsault, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley. Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.
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