HARVEST REPORT 2012 (Video Blog)
Winemakers often refer back to a specific vintage. Ever wondered why and is it really that important to make a fuss about a quick heat wave, slope, too much rain or that cool sea breeze? Why is it all so important?
The viticulturist and winemaker must be aware of what happens in the vineyard at all times. And yes, climate plays a fundamental role in what eventually ends up in the bottle. When vintages of the same cultivar / wine is compared, one must be able to pin-point the difference in taste and flavour profiles and determined if it is because of cellar practices or vineyard and climate changes (all part of micro and macro terroir).
One wine region will outperform the other in a specific year in terms of quality and yield just because of external influences. The winemaker can’t be blamed nor complimented for this, but if the winemaker is well informed and knows the vineyard, he / she can be proactive in their thinking and make the best possible wine based upon history.
To get a better understanding and expert opinion on the 2012 harvest, we interviewed wineries in Stellenbosch, Overberg, Paarl and Durbanville. Over the next 4 weeks we will share short video harvest reports, each week a new region/ward. (The clips are 1-2 minute)
This 2012 Harvest Report series is brought to you by:
Episode 1: Stellenbosch – Polkadraai / Kuilsrivier
Zevenwacht Wine Estate | www.zevenwacht.co.za | (021) 900 5700
Episode 2: Paarl (North and Voor Paardeberg)
Bernheim Wines | www.bernheimwines.com | (021) 869 8384
Episode 3: Stellenbosch – Banghoek
Oldenburg Vineyards | www.oldenburgvineyards.com | (021) 885 1618
Episode 4: Overberg / Hemel en Aarde road (Halfway between Hermanus and Caledon)
Seven Springs Vineyard | www.7springs.co.za |
Episode 5: Durbanville Wine Valley
Meerendal Wines | www.meerendal.co.za | (021) 975 1655
Video blog: BottlePlatePillow productions
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More detailed 2012 harvest report by area Via Vinpro and Wine.co.za
Our next video blog will be a 3 part series on “growing vines” (Vine Nursery)
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