Advice on places to go, things to see, offers of work, offers of…pretty much anything! – all gratefully received!
If anyone would like to suggest places to go along the way, or if any Winery owners want to offer me work! (I have working holiday visas for both Australia and New Zealand) then please get in touch by either emailing me at alex@winetraveller.net or by leaving a comment.
I now have work organised both in Australia, over Christmas at Kemenys wine store in Sydney, and during the vintage in New Zealand at Matahiwi. But if anyone has any recommendations for places to visit on the rest of my trip I’ll be keen to hear them…
…Nearing the end now, but I´ve still a few weeks left of touring around South America, so still open to suggestions of where to go – or even better, if anyone has any work going back in the UK!
Alex, I have some family friends who run a wine place in Margaret River (Aus). I could put you in touch if you need a place to stay/work? Tim
By: Tim Norman on August 13, 2007
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Hey Alex,
Met you at Winex, and thought I’d give you some of my personal favorite places and wines to try, although it’s a bit tough to say sometimes, because everywhere is releasing their new vintages now.
Anyway, if you are in the Cape for much longer heres a few musts (in my book):
Fairview (Spice Route) Malabar – highly acclaimed. I also particularly liked the Mouvedre.
Seidelberg – Their reserve Cab Sauv is excellent.
Klein Constantia – Vin de Constance (Natural Sweet)
A few to try if you have the time:
Buitenverwagtin – lovely farm, varied selection of wine, mostly quite characteristic of their varietals.
Allesverloren – If you enjoy a good port, or want to try out Tinta Barocca or Touriga Nacional
Kleine Zalze – If you want to try out their Gamay Noir – not particularly spectacular, but different.
Bellinghams Maverick range (if you can find it in a bottle store – cos they don’t have a tasting room at the moment) For me, this is a must try.
Signal Hill (a bit tricky cos you have to make an appointment, although with Granache, Grenache Blanc, Ice Wine, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, and a couple sweet wines, well worth the effort).
Beyerskloof – Very affordable and excellent Pinotage – this is what I would use to introduce Pinotage to a non-believer
Graham Beck – just for their MCC Brut Rose – it really is a sparkling that says special.
Well, that’s all I can think of. Of course these are my personal opinions, and I’m not an expert by any means. I usually try look for accessible wines that still have complexity so that someone can appreciate the wine no matter what their wine tasting skill level is.
Otherwise, Have a great time in SA and hope you go back with some really positive stories.
Cheers,
Val
(AKA the guy in the orange shirt)
By: Val on September 8, 2007
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Aye oop Alex!!
After many years trying finer wines from respectable ’boutique’ wineries, there is a small producer under the name of ‘Kumala’, that I reckon could be a big shot in the UK wine market, see if you can find them. It could be worth a bash!!
Mike
By: ﯼì®◦ύί№ on October 5, 2007
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Hi Alex,
The winery that was on television was called Delegats wine estate and is situated in Henderson.
By: Emily Gash on November 12, 2007
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http://www.delegatwines.com/our_story.html
opps forgot to give you website
By: Emily Gash on November 12, 2007
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