Winemakers you should know: Lukas van Loggerenberg
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marinus Wijnbeek
Mar 63 min read
Exploring Swartland and the Excellence of Mullineux
Established in 2007, Mullineux Wines emerged as a beacon of excellence in the South African wine landscape. Founded by Chris and Andrea...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Feb 283 min read
An Existential Crisis in the wine aisle.
🤺 Marinus Wijnbeek 📅 28/02/2024 We live in times where taking chances can have dire consequences. Where disappointment is to be avoided...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Feb 233 min read
Noble Hill: Crafting Delicate Wines Amidst Nature's Splendour
Marinus Wijnbeek MyWineTour.co.za 23/02/2024 In the heart of South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine region, nestled behind the...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Feb 12 min read
Colmant Cap Classique: The Classic Method of the Cape
What sets Colmant apart is their unwavering adherence to traditional winemaking techniques. Every step, from hand-harvesting the grapes to t
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marinus Wijnbeek
Jan 103 min read
Wine Tasting at Oldenburg Vineyards
09/01/2024 Marinus Wijnbeek Oldenburg Vineyards, established in 2003 by Adrian Vanderspuy, holds a rich historical background rooted in...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Dec 21, 20233 min read
Dornier Wine Estate: Blending the Best of Tradition and Innovation
Marinus Wijnbeek 20 Dec 2023 Nestled in the heart of the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley, Dornier Wine Estate is more than just a winery; it's...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Dec 15, 20233 min read
KARIBIB Wine Craft: Crafting Excellence on Polkadraai Road
Marinus Wijnbeek 14 December 2023 Nestled in the hills of Polkadraai near Stellenbosch, Karibib Wine Craft has become a beacon for those...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Don’t say ‘minerality’ – These wine pros prefer ‘electricity’
CHRISTOPHER FRIEDMANN WineEnthusiast It may surprise some to hear that the stony, flinty or oyster shell-like flavor sometimes found in...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Canettevallei Wine and Lavender Farm: Nurturing Excellence Since 1682
Marinus Wijnbeek 08 December 2023 Nestled in the picturesque Stellenboschkloof valley along the historic "Ou Kaapse Hardepad,"...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Calcrete wine – a region defined by its wine
📅 Monday, 20 November, 2023 By wine.co.za Backed by almost half a century of Chardonnay making between Robertson and Bonnievale, the...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Who Pays The Wine Critic?
By Andy Neather 📅 15 November 2023 Few subjects are as thorny for wine writers as their dependence on the industry – for samples, travel...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Oct 30, 20232 min read
Post Modern Wine
18TH OCTOBER 2023 by Peter Pharos If you are wondering why Threads has not caught up with Twitter yet, the answer is Direct Messages. A...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Oct 19, 20233 min read
Spirit of optimism about the 2024 South African wine harvest season
⌚Thursday, 19 October, 2023 🍇South Africa Wine Following a smaller harvest in 2023, wine grape producers are positive that the season on...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Oct 6, 20232 min read
The World's Most Expensive South African Wines
Laura McKenna Wine-Searcher Saturday, 30-Sep-2023 South African wines are so often underappreciated. As a country with a wine history...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Oct 1, 20232 min read
Brandy from Stellenbosch wins World’s Best for the second time this year
Published by Sarah du Toit Capetownetc September 20, 2023 Van Ryn’s has once again clinched the title of World’s Best Brandy Trophy,...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Sep 28, 20232 min read
‘Yeast makes winemakers lazy’, argues Stellenbosch Wine producer
20 SEPTEMBER 2023 The Drinks Business By Sarah Neish Does using commercial yeast make winemakers lazy? One South African winemaker thinks...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Sep 14, 20234 min read
Wine Tours South Africa
Exploring Wine Tours South Africa's and Regions South Africa is renowned for its diverse and picturesque wine regions, each offering a...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Tim James: The importance of wards for fine South African wine
By Christian Eedes, 15 August 2023 I don’t like disagreeing with Eben Sadie about wine matters. If ever I’ve ventured to do so (about the...
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marinus Wijnbeek
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Gather the troops: Child-friendly restaurants in Cape Town
Published by Ilze-Mari Van Zyl on August 12, 2023 Eating out for adults with kids is challenging, to say the least. It requires a...
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