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Tim Atkin South African Wine Report

A South African

“First Growth”

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Here in Jonkershoek Valley, it’s peak winter wit

Here in Jonkershoek Valley, it’s peak winter with morning temperatures as low as 2°C (35°F). Vines are in dormancy, which means time to pull out the clippers. Pruning back the shoots fortifies the root system and affects the grape quality and yield of the coming season. For low-yielding vineyards such as ours, this is an important process that can only be done by hand. The age of the vine and corresponding root system underground ultimately determines how short to clip each shoot.

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The magnificent Jonkershoek Valley is a UNESCO Wor

The magnificent Jonkershoek Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Only a fence separates us from this special site, and our Cabernet vineyards are planted along the same peaks and valleys that you see here.
A combination of high elevation, ample winter rainfalls and the cleansing Southeaster breeze creates the perfect conditions for premium grapes – and a stunning view from the vineyards ⛰

Beautiful aerial footage of Jonkershoek slopes by Jaco Blund.

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The vines are fast asleep now and we will start pr

The vines are fast asleep now and we will start pruning in a month or so. In the meanwhile, our vineyard team lifts the rows of trellising to make space for the annual process.
In the spring they will put the wires back in place to support new shoots, leaves, and, eventually, grapes.

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Post-harvest tasks in the cellar involve moving wi

Post-harvest tasks in the cellar involve moving wine from tanks to barrels, and monitoring the health of the wines. Winemaker Rüdger van Wyk maintains a watchful eye over the process but also spends time on the road conducting tastings.

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