A modern cape classic

Our Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2011 vintage is this week’s Wine of the Week on The Guardian.

Described as “A modern Cape classic that became a cult hit in its first couple of vintages, this remarkable dry white from Adi Badenhorst, a laid-back surfer dude with a ferocious winemaking talent, is as good as ever in this vintage.” the wine makes the list alongside Tesco Finest Touriga Nacional, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal 2011 and Bellvale Athena’s Vineyard Chardonnay, South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia 2008.

Good way to start the week, happy Monday!

Read the whole post here.

thoughtful rebel…

UK based S H Jones describe Adi as “a larger than life winemaker, who is his own man and isn’t afraid to turn up to black tie tastings in his shorts and flip-flops.”

They do go on to include “despite appearances to the contrary he isn’t all about rebellion, and is a thoughtful winemaker” and say about our wines “They may lack the polish of the best wines of Stellenbosch – but then why try and make the same thing that they are doing – but in some ways they are all the better for it, making wines that are really interesting, exiciting – thrilling even.”

Read the full article and some nice tasting notes on our wines on their site by clicking here.

Thanks for the support guys!

picture opportunities

Over the long weekend our financial manager (the guy who pays all of us) Gerrie and his family visited Kalmoesfontein. Gerrie has a knack with a camera too and sent some lovely pictures showing that it is still far from Autumn on the farm.

And then we were at the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival this weekend, pouring some wine.

last photo with thanks to Di Procter

OesAf Evidence…

The set-up…

Adi the entertainer…

We didn’t even have to hire entertainment, they just appeared to light up our night.

Eben (Sadie) doing (pouring) what he does best…

Jasper (or like someone said to me: “that guy with the sleeveless tee, that’s danced with every girl here”)

Plaas party pants…

We didn’t (need to) hire a pole-dancer either! Winning…

So there you have it, if your memory fails you, yes there was a crazy party in the bos on the berg… till next year, cheers!