by Jo-Ann Corbett | Apr 13, 2021 | Featured Grape
The heritage of Chardonnay grapes can be traced back for thousands of years in Europe, ever since the region was under the control of the Roman Empire. Despite periods of unrest in the area over the years, Chardonnay grapes remained, and they have been thriving and...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Apr 5, 2021 | Featured Grape
WORLD’S TOP WINE: CABERNET SAUVIGNON Cabernet sauvignon, aka the king of grapes, is a truly noble red wine. The origin of Cabernet Sauvignon was unknown until 1996 when a group of wine researchers at UC Davis discovered the origins of this variety of grape. In the...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Mar 22, 2021 | Featured Grape
Tracing Chenin Blanc back to its noble roots Chenin Blanc has a long and rich history. Chenin Blanc is native to France’s Loire Valley, dating back to the ninth century and was probably known then as Chenere. The variety was renamed Chenin Blanc, after Mont Chenin in...
by Jo-Ann Corbett | Mar 15, 2021 | Featured Grape
Dating back to the birth of this grape varietal, Pinotage is the one varietal that South Africa can lay full claim to and the story of Pinotage starts with its creator, Prof. Abraham Izak Perold (20.10.1880 – 11.12.1941). Prof Perold’s academic achievements paved the...
