Posts Tagged ‘Hermanus’
Bouchard Finlayson Vineyards
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Some very modern things are happening in an ancient valley called Hemel-en-Aarde near Hermanus. The eponymous Peter Finlayson is a quiet deep man of the earth for whom wine is all consuming. From humble beginnings and bucket loads of foresight and quiet confidence a short number of years ago, Bouchard Finlayson Vineyards now produces in a state-of-the-art cellar the Pinot Noir preferred by a majority of South Africans according to a recent survey. And its not too far behind with its range of Chardonnays, now being served in First Class
Creation Wines – Walker Bay
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
There are few wineries all of whose products I have tasted and fewer still where I have enjoyed drinking every one of their wines. Creation is one of these.
The story of Creation Wines is as old as the hills – dating back to when Mother Nature created South Africa’s beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and bestowed upon it exceptional wine growing conditions.
At the same time, the story is as young as the vibrant team who since 2002 has been investing their talents to create a wine range of great distinction.
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