Decanter 2013 Award Winning Wines Trophy Winning Wines Demorgenzon, 2012, Maestro White (Stock in end June)  Best SA White Blend Paul Cluver, 2012, Gewurtztraminer Single Varietal White under £15   Gold Medal Wines DeMorgenzon, 2012, Maestro white Paul Cluver, 2012, Gewurtztraminer Bouchard Finlayson, 2009, Hannibal Rustenberg, 2011, Straw Wine   Silver Medal Wines DeMorgenzon, 2011,…

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  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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              At the end of 1977 the Engelbrecht family took residence on Rust en Vrede. The family and their ancestors have been grape growers since the early 1700’s and by moving to Rust en Vrede, became wine producers for the first time. In 1978 R&V produced its first wines…

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      www.spiceroutewines.com Five centuries ago the ancient mariners braved uncharted seas to round the Cape in search of exotic spices. Their nerve and dash inspired Charles Back to found the Spice Route Winery in 1997. Charles had bought the farm Klein Amoskuil, and this Malmesbury based farm is now home to Spice Route's…

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This family-owned, family-run wine business is located in the cool-climate Elgin Valley, approximately 70km south-east of Cape Town. The property has been in ownership of the Cluver Family since 1896. Recognised as pioneers of wine in the area, the focus is on producing elegant wines that are expressive of the terroir. The wine business forms…

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Vintage Report 2011 The Clare Valley recorded above average rainfall throughout the 2011 growing season. A wet spring led to magnificent growing conditions. Cooler conditions during harvest allowed a slow ripening with fruit developing good flavours while retaining great natural acidity. Riesling was the standout variety of the vintage however other earlier ripening varieties also…

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  In 1903 Dominic Scotto left his home on the Italian Island of Ischia in the bay of Naples to start a new life in America. He took with him a wine-making tradition which had passed from generation to generation. The family company is now run by Dominic’s grandson, Anthony. Based in Lodi to the…

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Thandi – The world’s first Fairtrade Wine Brand is our Focus Winery for the Month of February.  It is Fairtrade Fortnight from Sunday 26 Feb – Sun 11 March so the February offer will stretch to early March, to help you raise a glass in support of the co-operative workers at Thandi.  They are one of very few…

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Waipara Springs Winery New Zealand In October 2011, Lisa Perotti-Brown M.W. writing for the Wine Advocate says of Waipara Springs –“Superlative New Zealand producers in the report to follow making truly unique, complex wines include”Waipara Springs.She highlighted the ‘Premo’ range as being particularly noteworthy. Waipara Springs is located in the warm dry Waipara district north…

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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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