In 1997 Charles Back bought a farm called Klein Amoskuil near Malmesbury in the Swartland region north-west of Paarl, then rather better known for its wheat than its wine. In just two years he transformed the place. Under performing vines were grubbed up, though select blocks of 40-year-old Chenin and Pinotage, which promised –…

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  Founded in 1682 and nestled in the valley of the Simonsberg in South Africa’s premium wine region, Stellenbosch. Rustenberg’s rich heritage and ethos has been informed by many centuries of human influence striving to understand and work with nature to produce wines of distinct character true to their terrior, variety and informed style.  …

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South Africa – Cape Days Out Part 4 – Pinot Queen   Cathy Marshall is first and foremost a lover of wine.  Pinot Noir is her baby and it is the varietal for which she is most renowned.  As with Adi Badenhorst before her, on arriving at her home at Morningstar Farm in Elgin one…

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One of the Cape’s historic wine estates, Rustenberg was originally established in the late 17th Century. The original property was divided in two in the 19th century, and it eventually succumbed to the twin perils of economic recession and phylloxera. In 1892 the two properties were purchased (one by John X. Merriman, the other by…

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        The year was very dry with little rain. During the month of January there were two very strong heat waves with temperatures of 40 ° C and very warm nights which produced an acceleration of maturation. We had  very good weather during flowering, we kept low yields in order to  keep intense color , aromas and flavour. During harvest no rain, with mild weather & cool nights. This led to a very good final maturity.      …

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News from the Winery December 2011… As the warmer weather approaches, we are beginning to bottle some of our 2011 whites. We have already bottled the Moscato, which looks very good, as well as the 2011 Chardonnay. These two wines both did very well at the recent Royal Adelaide Wine Show. We’re also busy preparing…

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wine tasting

Mark spent many years working as a buyer for Safeway, Somerfield and Thresher. He is also our in-house photographer and keenly snaps photos from his wineland travels for our website.

Seckford Agencies Ltd are specialist importers of wines from all over the New World, supplying the trade throughout the UK. We operate as the exclusive UK agents for a comprehensive range of privately owned wine estates providing high quality wines at all price levels. Our team is dedicated to providing high levels of service, efficiency…

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