Keermont is situated off the Blaauwklippen road near Stellenbosch and is tucked away in a natural amphitheater between the Stellenbosch Mountains and Helderberg. Alex Starey makes award winning boutique wines from this property. Please visit: w

#10 Bruwer Raats - Raats Family Wines

Jul 11th, 2019 25m 2s

The King of Cabernet Franc in South Africa. Bruwer Raats focuses mainly on Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. His philosophy is to work with less varietals, but to focus on making them terroir specific, perfectly balanced and highly acclaimed. 2

#9 Talitha Venter, Lecturer at Viticulture and Oenology, US

Jun 4th, 2019 15m 34s

Tahlita Venter is a lecturer at the Department of Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Stellenbosch. Her main focus is to help the students apply what they learn in class. She takes them out to the vineyards and let them get their hand

#8 Rudi Schultz, Winemaker at Thelema Mountain Vineyards

May 25th, 2019 17m 12s

Rudi Schultz is winemaker since 2000 at Thelema Mountain Vineyards. He also produces his own Rudi Schultz wines. His winemaking skills have resulted in many award winning wines over the years. He is a keen surfer and his own wine labels feature

#7 Rudger van Wyk, Winemaker at Stark-Conde

Apr 15th, 2019 20m 20s

Rudger van Wyk was a Cape Winemakers Guild protege and at the time he worked with Abrie Beeslaar at Kanonkop. He is now at Stark-Conde and was appointed Diner's Club Young Winemaker of the year, 2018. He and Jose Conde are creating award winni

#6 Dr Astrid Buica, Dept Viticulture and Oenology US

Apr 5th, 2019 16m 10s

Dr Astrid Buica and her colleagues are doing intriguing research on sensory perception, chemical profiling and thiols in red and white wines. With their extensive research they are eliminating guess work and can bring facts to the table. A fasc

#5 Platter's Wine Guide - Philip van Zyl

Mar 29th, 2019 15m 11s

I chat to Philip van Zyl, the editor of the Platter's Wine Guide of South Africa. This guide has the aim to rate every wine from every South African vintage - and has done so since 1980. This guide gives not only information about the wines of

#4 Elgin Vintners - Marinda Kruger-Claassen

Mar 20th, 2019 18m

Winemaker and Business Manager at Elgin Vintners. Combining science, her creativity and wine making experiences in South Africa and France to guide her into making wines that are true to this cooler climate.

#3 Chenin Blanc Assiociation - Ina Smith

Mar 14th, 2019 15m 27s

Chenin Blanc thrives in South Africa and has become one of our best varietals to showcase to the world as to what our winemakers are capable of. The Chenin Blanc Association works closely with Chenin Blanc producers to promote this humble grape

#2 Joostenberg Winery (Paarl)

Mar 11th, 2019 23m 1s

A chat with Tyrrel and Anette Myburgh on organic farming, winemaking, grape varietals, traditional methods and their new addition; The Kraal Restaurant. http://joostenberg.co.za/organic-winery/

#1 Masters of Wine Program - Cathy van Zyl MW

Mar 6th, 2019 25m 19s

Cathy van Zyl MW, enlightens us on the intensity of studying for a Masters of Wine. If anyone wants to take up this journey, please go visit the following website: https://www.mastersofwine.org/