Oct 16, 2012 this part of the new south africa is doing very well, i thought. Even though many people regard south africa as a new world wine producing country, we have in fact happily been making wine for centuries. This winebible gives you, in a handy format, all you. The colour of wine isnt just another book about picturesque cape vineyards. May 20, 2015 the jawdropping wines of south africas stellenbosch district. When the term wine of origin or the abbreviation w. A new political age has arrived in south africa, and with it wine growers dedicated to bringing out the distinctive character derived from the countrys soils and a nearperfect climate for grape this history of south african wine incorporates details of a range of highquality wines. The blend perfectly balances the fabulous fruit flavors, structure, and acidity. South africas cape winelands is, in my humble opinion, one of the best wine regions in the world. This is the book on south africa for which wine lovers have been waiting. Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the exports of all south african wine in key international markets. That led to the birth of the modern wine industry in south africa, where today you can. The 38th edition of the platters wine guide of south african wines has just been launched. South africa adds beer to the wine list in a country known for its wines, microbreweries are surging, with the number of independent beer makers set to nearly double over the next year or so.
Tokara excels for 4th consecutive year at wm 10 year old wine awards. Jul 19, 20 the result is that wines of the new south africa is as complete a reference on the south african wine scene as youre likely to find, and those with an interest in learning more about south african wine will be able to spend many hours with the book. South africa grows everything from shiraz to sauvignon blanc and everything inbetween, but its flagship grapes are full and fruity pinotage and lovely fresh chenin blanc. Anyone planning a trip to south africa or simply wanting to know a lot more about its wine industry is strongly encouraged to read this book. Wines of south africa marketing, events and pr for canada. You start in cape town, staying at the finest hotel, a bastion of tradition and luxury. In combining the rich gifts of nature and our unique terroir with the considerable skills of our dedicated team, creation strives to reward the lover of fine wines. But a renaissance of the industry began just 20 years ago, when historic political reform in south africa. Our winemaking tradition started when the dutch east india company, who traded in spices and all things, decided to establish a halfwaypitstop at the southern point of africa in 1652. South african wines are quickly becoming worldrenowned, especially the countrys own varietal, pinotage, and because wine and food belong together, the region is turning into a foodie.
Jun 07, 2017 there is a wine revolution quietly going on in south africa. Apr 30, 2019 visitors to south africas wine regions will too often find themselves hitting the same wineries and bumping into the same travelers during their visit. Today the modern brand continues to build on this grand legacy. This book is a glorious tribute to south african wines and the personalities behind the wines. The result is that wines of the new south africa is as complete a reference on the south african wine scene as youre likely to find, and those with an interest in learning more about south african wine will be able to spend many hours with the book. There are hundreds of wineries with tasting rooms, restaurants, and even day spas. South africas largest and most loved travelling tryandbuy wine show the tops at spar wine show has launched its 2020 tour with a refreshing new identity and brand promise that invites guests to step into the beauty of the cape winelands. Cathy van zyl greets you, a local mw, and the leading authority on south africas wines. For the first time in south africa, a team of highly qualified subject experts have. Neil beckett, editor of the world of fine wine tim james knows the cape wine scene as well as anyone and far better than most local journalists. Rall cinsault blanc 2017 coastal region, south africa this is a rare variety grown in a forgotten 0. Many of the photos we see of south african vineyardspositioned in front of striking granite mountains,are from the stellenbosch area. A beginners guide to south african wine serious eats.
James brings a fresh perspective and a critical eye to a wine region about which he clearly cares deeply. The jawdropping wines of stellenbosch, south africa. James brings a fresh perspective and a critical eye to a wine. Sought after by european aristocrats and a favorite of napoleon bonaparte, the sweet wines of constantia in the cape colony were considered to be among the worlds best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. And then you setoff on a 5day adventure to some of the most beautiful vineyard landscapes in the world, tasting wines that make you stop dead in your tracks. Issued by the wine and spirit board, the seal, intended for bottled wines only, is backed by a sophisticated tracking system in which bottle contents can be traced back to source at every stage of the supply chain to. A brief history of south african wine to 1994 is just that. Under this certification process, vintage dated wine must be composed of at least 85% grapes that were harvested that vintage year.
But a renaissance of the industry began just 20 years ago, when historic political reform in south africa ended the countrys social and economic isolation. The wines of south africa need little introduction, thanks to the overwhelming success they had at international level after the end of apartheid in the early 1990s. In the pool where you least expect it, will be a fish. Exploring the cape winelands covers a number of themes. Sep 27, 20 south africa s most planted wine grapes are chenin blanc and cabernet sauvignon. The result is that wines of the new south africa is as complete a reference on the south african wine scene as youre likely to find, and. Imagine black pepper, bell pepper rounded out with currant, blackberry and plum. Tradition and revolution was published in mid 20 by university of california press. He brings an academics rigour to his research, but hes a hedonist, too, reveling in the best wines. South african red wines cabernet sauvignon 30,000 acres 2011 there is a savory complexity to south african cab, which makes it a delightful alternative to the more fruitforward cab values from paso robles or sonoma, california. This unescolisted biodiversity hotspot is the smallest and richest of the six floral kingdoms of the world. Visit south africa with the wine show discover the spectacular scenery and amazing wines of the western cape with our uniquely south african wine tours. Erica moodie for many wine drinkers, south africa is a bit of a mystery. Tim james, an expert on south african wines, takes.
South african wine has needed a book like wines of the new south africa for some time. An introduction to the wines of south africa, plus a few bottles to seek out. During the first democratic elections in 1994, south africa began to reemerge onto the international wine scene. Welcome to our little piece of paradise in south africas soughtafter walker bay wine region. South african wine a guide to the wines of south africa. At bellingham we believe that great wines are made in the vineyard. This part of the new south africa is doing very well, i thought. South africas wine zones are divided into region, then smaller districts and finally wards, but the countrys wine styles are differentiated more by grape variety than by region. In 1966 one of south africas modern legendary wines was made and repeated once, with equal. Pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault, is the countrys signature grape, responsible for redfruitdriven, spicy, earthy reds. Wines of the new south africa tradition and revolution. The country opened its doors and wine lovers from around the world were finally able to discover fruity, fullbodied wines made in the regions around cape town, and the quality. Bordeaux, wines, regions, producers the book bkwine.
The winelands are only a 3040minute drive from the city, so theyre the perfect addition to any cape town itinerary. Located in grabouw in the western cape region and oude molen distillery reachable within 2. Bordeaux, wines, regions, producers the book fblikebutton bordeaux, wines, regions, producers is an indispensable guide for those who want to know more about this world famous wine region, its wines and its winemakers. South african winemaking began in the 17th century, with early dutch and french settlers planting vines and making wine for export back to their homelands. Five natural wines from south africa that are really. At the foot of paardeberg, nature created the perfect conditions for growing and developing the perfect wines. The south africa wine industry has launched the worlds first sustainability seal as a guarantee of ecofriendly production. It is made from 100% hand harvested, organically grown grapes from vineyards under sustainable agriculture. A lot of stores have shelves of cheap bottles with various animals on the label, but while people all over the world assumed there wasnt much out there beyond fairviews goats do roam. A brief history of the south african wine industry is followed by cellar techniques, the soils, climates, maps and main grape varieties as well as the development of the vineyards, the wines, the people and their winemaking philosophies.
The jawdropping wines of south africas stellenbosch district. Wine and the new south africa gives an idea of the state of wine here today after the great breakthrough of 1994, with subheadings. Tradition and revolution was published in mid 20 by university of california press i have privately brought in some copies of the book which i am able to sell at a decent discount to the prevailing rate. The first one was when apartheid ended and the kvw iron grip on the wine sector also came to an end. There is a wine revolution quietly going on in south africa.
The jawdropping wines of stellenbosch, south africa wine folly. Here you will find uptodate information on our regions, varieties, terroir and amazing biodiversity, which all make for magic wines from a magical place. Start your south africa trip off right at one of these top 10 luxury wine hotels, including coastal whalewatching and mountain retreats. Cape town, south africa cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz. In the 18th century, there was a shortage of proper oak barrels for aging, and terroirs and climates had yet to be matched to the grapes most suited to grow in them. Sample the legendary franschhoek and stellenbosch wine regions, absorbing south africas rich history, tasting great wines, or even experience what its like to actually pet and hold some. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book.
Contrary to other appellation systems notably the french aoc which regulate permitted varieties, trellising methods, irrigation and crop yields, among other things, the south african wine of origin program only legislates how wine regions of south africa are defined and can appear on wine labels. Spend time at the lesserknown gems run by winemakers whose innovative and interesting wines are putting the elgin and swartland regions increasingly on the global map. Pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault, is the countrys signature grape, responsible for. The wine producers, the changing vineyard, the social landscape. Wines of the new south africa by tim james hardcover. I boastfully think its better and more complete than any other equivalentlength history. The book is part of the series guide to the world of wine and is written and photographed by britt karlsson and per karlsson, multiple awardwinning wine book authors.
Bellingham was established in 1693, when visionary couple bernard and fredagh podlashuk transformed a neglected franschhoek farm into a winery that would pioneer many firsts in the south african wine industry. Belfield wines and farm cottages, grabouw, south africa. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Bordeaux, wines, regions, producers is an indispensable guide for those who want to know more about this world famous wine region, its wines and its winemakers. Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the export of all south african wine in key international markets. Instead, it tells the remarkable story of south africas transition. Visitors to south africas wine regions will too often find themselves hitting the same wineries and bumping into the same travelers during their visit. South africas most planted wine grapes are chenin blanc and cabernet sauvignon. Did you know that nearly all the wines of south africa grow in the cape floral kingdom. South africa s most planted wine grapes are chenin blanc and cabernet sauvignon. Wine lovers guide to south africa fodors travel guide.
I have privately brought in some copies of the book which i am able to sell at a decent discount to the prevailing rate. The essential guide to south african wines is a new book that addresses two. Tim james, an expert on south african wines, takes the. Graham knox and zelma longs book wines of south africa. The best wineries in south africas cape winelands the. The latest revelation at stony brook has been the introduction of tempranillo vines to the property, comprising the only component in one of their criticallyacclaimed wines, ovidius. Winemaking is low intervention but high skill, using a mix of fermenting and ageing vessels, blending cleverly, and picking appropriately early. But south african wines still had yet to catch on in the rest of the world. Rall cinsault blanc 2017 coastal region, south africa this is a rare variety grown in a. Stony brook franschhoeks favourite boutique winery.
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