A beginners guide to south african wine serious eats. Its mission is to contribute to the global success of the south african wine industry by building brand south africa. For much of the 20th century, the wine industry of south africa received very little attention on the worldwide stage. The most comprehensive guide to the wines of the entire continent, wines of south america introduces readers to the astounding quality and variety of wines that until recently have been enjoyed, for the most part, only locally. They have created a work that fits well between the coffee table publications that accompany tv programmes and the specialist books written for viticulturalists and oenologists. A brief history of the south african wine industry is followed by cellar techniques, the soils, climates, maps and main grape varieties as well as the development of the vineyards, the wines, the people and their winemaking philosophies. The book is focused on old world, countries in europe, africa and the middle. Tim james combines the necessary cool eye and warm heart as successfully as any wine writer, making him the ideal guide to the new south africa. May 04, 2015 south africa has a system called the wines of origin thats similar to the american viticultural area ava system in the us. But, given that the south african wine industry seems to find itself at a crossroads today, this would seem as good a time as any to take the right road. Sherwood has been championing the concept of fine south african wine in the uk for a dozen years now and it hasnt always been easy. Wines of south africa wosa is the industry body which represents all exporters of south african wines and promotes these abroad. The trade fair vievinum has developed into the most important platform for presenting austrian wine to the world.
Vine to bottle has been written by two very experienced wine educators, who have drawn on many years of practical involvement with the wine industry. South africa is a fantastic wine country to travel in. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. The result is that wines of the new south africa is as complete a reference on the south african wine scene as youre likely to find, and those with an interest in learning more about south african wine will be able to spend many hours with the book. My childhood involved church, or some form of church, at least four nights a week. All ebooks available at bookroom south africa are free and can be downloaded as an adobe pdf documents onto your computer. South african wine a guide to the wines of south africa. During the first democratic elections in 1994, south africa began to reemerge onto the international wine scene. The entire country of south africa started as a pitstop for the dutch east india company en route to india. For the first time in south africa, a team of highly qualified subject experts have collaborated to write a publication simultaneously addressing the most influential factors facing the wine.
Sep 27, 20 south africa s most planted wine grapes are chenin blanc and cabernet sauvignon. Regulation is necessary to ensure that certain information is on the label, and that the contents of the bottle are in conformity with it. General interest a concise history of south africa by robert ross skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. It started when adeline, the granddaughter of missionaries from germany, met and fell in love with a handsome young teacher, richard beck. The wines are very good, you can find world class wines here if you know where to look. Bellinghams richard duckitt makes mosbolletjies bread.
The result is a lovely red colouring from the skin, and a richness from the wood. Wines of argentina is the entity responsible for the vino argentino brand in the world. Most leaders dont even know the game theyre in simon sinek at live2lead 2016 duration. South africa s most planted wine grapes are chenin blanc and cabernet sauvignon. Located on the southernmost tip of africa along the. Inland from the atlantic, some three hours drive from. The inaugural generic tasting the beautiful south, hosted by wines of argentina, wines of chile and wines of south africa in october in london, was a resounding success. Pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault, is the countrys signature grape, responsible for redfruitdriven, spicy, earthy reds.
This makes it unique in south africa and possibly the world, mcdowall highlighted. The south african wine cluster pdf institute for strategy. A practical approach to wine marketing 5 other research has explored the way in which different markets use wine on different occasions and in different situations. Master sommelier evan goldstein leads wine enthusiasts on an exciting geographical journey across ten. A brief history of wine in south africa cambridge university press. This beautiful part of the planet offers a world in one country, ranging from dramatic mountain ranges, outstretched deserts to tropical areas and savannahs where wild animals still roam freely. Pinotage holds a special place in local hearts, because it is the only grape that is unique to south africa. Today, however, south africa is increasingly responsible for highdemand, highquality winesa blessing to put the country back on the international wine map. The recipes in this book were selected from family favourites contributed by people all over south africa. Wine production is mainly situated around cape town, where the climate is generally warm to hot. Bookroom south africa also provides a forum to enable members of the bookroom community to interact with like minded people and share their thoughts on the ebook content available from bookroom south africa. Lessons for led practitioners find, read and cite all the. Wines of the new south africa tradition and revolution. The decline of the south african wine industry in the late 1800s was caused by.
Suppressed i rise is the true story of a courageous mother from south africa and her two daughters. Best wines from south africa the 2020 reverse wine snob picks. Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the export of all south african wine in key international markets. Under this certification process, vintage dated wine must be composed of at least 85% grapes that were harvested that vintage year. Imagine black pepper, bell pepper rounded out with currant, blackberry. Tradition and revolution was published in mid 20 by university of california press i have privately brought in some copies of the book which i am able to sell at a decent discount to the prevailing rate. An introduction to the wines and wine regions of south africa. Wines of south america by evan goldstein hardcover. Wines of south africa marketing, events and pr for canada. South africas wine zones are divided into region, then smaller districts and finally wards, but the countrys wine styles are differentiated more by grape variety than by region. But there is no evidence of wine or viticulture in subsaharan africa until the. In just the last ten years, south africa has become more well known for their red wines such as cabernet sauvignon and syrah. South west france is essentially all the wine areas between bordeaux to the.
My heart misses home every day, but thankfully, being able to enjoy south african wine, especially reds, where one can taste south africa in the terroir, helps me get through each day. Wine ready for bottling filtering in order to clarify wine fining done with white wine egg whites capture solids whiterose often consumed within 23 years exceptions chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, etc reds often aged before consuming controversy to fine reds red wine. It represents all exporting producers, participates in international wine events, and promotes wine tourism to south africa. South africa wine exports will increase by 4 percent to 500 million liters in. James brings a fresh perspective and a critical eye to a wine. The south african wine industry has a long history of fortified wine production producing wines known colloquially as cape port though the term port is protected by the european union and refers only to the wines from the douro region of portugal. The easiest way to find south african wines, wineries, tasting rooms, people, news, events, maps, videos, wine routes, tours, restaurants, accommodation and things to do in the cape winelands. I am a south african, capetonian, from somerset west, right in the heart of the wine region. South africas postapartheid vineyards and the global economy article pdf available in globalizations 52. There are few things better than spending a day wine tasting in and around cape town.
Wines of the new south africa by tim james overdrive. The essential guide to south african wines is a new book that addresses two important aspects of our wine industry. More significant in south africa than much of the new world notably new zealand and chile are blends, which make selection more complicated, as the style of the wine is less easy to anticipate. Jul 03, 2015 south africas wine industry is entering into the next chapter of its success story. But when white people pray to a guy who turns water into wine, well, thats just common sense. As were in the midst of harvest, its only natural that its time to make mos mosbolletjies a afrikaans sweet bun or bread, traditionally made in the wine producing areas of the western cape province of south africa.
Critical, knowledgable, and passionate, erudite, eloquent, and lucid. The growers and shippers concentrated on fortified wines in imitation of sherry and port, but now the term south african sherry. The puffs on the back of the book, obtained from people who were given the text in advance say. Wines are starrated with 100point equivalents, and the guide also offers you introductions and updates to the producers and detailed notes on their wines. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Visiting south africa is in itself a journey of a lifetime. What is clear from all of this research is that there is no such thing as the wine market nor is there a typical wine consumer. Wines of the new south africa by tim james hardcover. Welcome to platters by diners club south african wine guide. The most comprehensive guide to the wines of the entire continent,wines of south americaintroduces readers to the astounding quality and variety of wines that until recently have been enjoyed, for the most part, only locally. As such, it is responsible for building the brand south africa image. It is time to shake off the image of cheap and easy wines and show the world that south africa is also. South africa s wine regions wine producing countries all have some kind of system to identify and differentiate their wines. These have been adapted to follow the guide lines of the heart and stroke foundation south africa.
Native american and you pray to the wolves, youre a savage. Styles vary of course, and our notes aim to clarify this, but you will probably. Sought after by european aristocrats and a favorite of napoleon bonaparte, the sweet wines of constantia in the cape colony were considered to be among the worlds best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Wine expert jancis robinson notes that the history of the south african wine industry in the 20th century shows how intimately wine mirrors social and political change.
Most south african wines are varietally labelled a key factor in any buying decision. After having visited the south african wine regions several times over the past few years we have several very good addresses to show you. In the 19th century the sweet white wines of constantia were rated among the finest in the world until, as demand went up, quality went down and the market with it, so that constantia became a memory. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Tradition and revolution and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This book is a glorious tribute to south african wines and the personalities behind the wines. South africa is another wine region making a wide assortment of excellent wines. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
The south african region built their industry on wines and brandies made with the chenin blanc grape. The credibility of the platter ratings is enhanced by its policy of tasting and assessing, as far as is practically possible, all of the wines that are available, locally as well as abroad, during the currency of the particular edition. I think shes increased our enjoyment of the wine tasting and buying experience about 200% just from information and advice in the book and on the wonderful wine folly website. James brings a fresh perspective and a critical eye to a wine region about which he clearly cares deeply. South africas wine regions wine producing countries all have some kind of system to identify and differentiate their wines. Order platters 2020 hardcover now this 40th anniversary edition of south africa s indispensable wine guide features over 8,000 wines from more than 900 producers. Pinotage, chenin blanc and of course muscatbased constantia are the countrys most famous wines, but in recent years. Based on its geography, south africa is generally counted among the new worlds wine producers conventional wisdom classifies europe as old world, everywhere else is new, but did you know that the cape actually has a rich winemaking history dating back over 350 years. Pdf wines of the new south africa download full pdf book. Pdf on mar 19, 2010, no and others published analysis of the south african wine industry. Here you will find uptodate information on our regions, varieties, terroir and amazing biodiversity, which all make for magic wines from a magical place. Wines of south africa wines of south africa is an industryowned, notforprofit organisation.
Pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault, is the countrys signature grape, responsible for. The wonderbag cuts down on energy usage, as once food has been brought to the boil using a heat source, the warm pot containing the food is placed immediately in the wonderbag and the food slowly cooks without using any additional energy. The ultimate guide to south african wine expertise. A beginners guide to south african wine cape town travel. South africa is one of the worlds key wine nations, despite its isolated position at the very southern tip of the african continent. These regions have mostly a mediterranean climate that is marked by intense sunlight and dry heat. As in australia and california, however, many of the best wines here are blends a sign of maturity in the industry. South african wine has needed a book like wines of the new south africa for some time. The ultimate guide to south african wine expertise explore. The south african wine index sawi has announced the winners of its annual grand wines collection awards for 2016, naming the best wines in south a frica. Some tiptop south african wines wines i scored at least 17 out of 20 with retail prices recommended at the new wave tasting where i was able to taste only a fraction of the wines available. After the manual harvest, the grapes go through a 3 to 4 days cold maceration. If youre african and you pray to your ancestors, youre a primitive. Imagine black pepper, bell pepper rounded out with currant, blackberry and plum.