The wine region of Groenekloof is located in the region of Darling of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Woolworths or the Domaine Neil Ellis produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Groenekloof are Cabernet-Sauvignon et Cinsaut, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Groenekloof often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
In the mouth of Groenekloof is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 7 estates and châteaux in the of Groenekloof, producing 12 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Groenekloof go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.
The 38th annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is back on home soil in South Africa this year. Auction house Strauss & Co will host the sale, sponsored by Nedbank, live and online from 5pm to 8pm on Friday 30 September and 9am to 3pm on Saturday 1 October. Bidders can attend the auction in person at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West, bid by telephone, or online. They can also leave a commission bid in advance of the sale. Bonhams auction house held the auction in London in 2020 and 2021 ...
Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...
Galicia is the wettest region in all of Spain with average rainfall starting from 800mm in the driest areas all the way up to 2,200mm for those along the Atlantic coast. Given this concern, fungal issues in the vineyards are quite common and viticulture has been adapted accordingly, for example with vines being trained to pergolas or by higher trellising which allows for good air circulation. In addition, the use of antifungal chemical treatments is widespread to contend with issues such as Esca ...
