Nestled in Stellenbosch’s Paradyskloof Valley is Vriesenhof Wine Estate, with its south facing slopes that have been used to cultivate grapes that produce wines of character since the eighteenth century. But one cannot discuss character and...
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Now that the leaves have fallen off, the grapes have been removed, as well as the unwanted shoots, pruning has begun at Vriesenhof . The timing of pruning the vineyards is extremely important. Early pruning or pre-pruning, as we call it is...
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May 21 marks International Chardonnay Day, so fill your glass and take a sip to understand why this classic grape variety is one of the world’s most widely planted grapes. Two main types of Chardonnay are produced – an unoaked version...
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