The Classique 2009 from Eikendal in Stellenbosch cleaned up at last year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show winning best Bordeaux-style red blend as well as best red wine overall and the newly released 2010 (R165 a bottle) seems set for greatness, … [Read more...]
Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc 2012
December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jolly good lunch next to the dam at Eikendal in Stellenbosch today. This cellar, under the new regime which sees Nico Grobler as viticulturist and winemaker, is shooting up the charts. Among numerous other awards this year, gold for the Chardonnay … [Read more...]
Eikendal Janina Chardonnay Unwooded 2011
June 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
When encountering an unwooded Chardonnay, I can’t help referencing it against the wines of Chablis, the appellation comprising the most northern vineyards of Burgundy and typically making wonderfully fresh, austere wines. Locally, unwooded … [Read more...]
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 results
May 30, 2012 by 5 Comments
Results of the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show were announced at the Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town earlier today: Fairbairn Capital Trophy for the Most Successful Producer KWV SA Old Mutual Trophy for Best White Wine Miele Trophy for Best … [Read more...]
Eikendal Chardonnay 2009
February 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Eikendal in Stellenbosch will be hosting its annual Weintaufe Harvest Celebration on Sunday, 4 March and I’m honoured to have been appointed as the “godfather” of the vintage charged with providing a “ceremonial blessing”, in particular the … [Read more...]
Eikendal Classique 2008
July 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Eikendal has long kept a low profile despite the wines having been of more than passable quality. How to explain this? In recent times high winemaker turnover has not helped the cause of this Stellenbosch property, the long-serving Josef Krammer … [Read more...]
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