Category: Uncorked Conversations
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Wine of Origin — From the Western Cape to a Single Vineyard
Wine of Origin — From the Western Cape to a Single Vineyard
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The Chardonnay Caper
In the late 1970s, a few daring South African winemakers found a creative way to bypass KWV red tape — smuggling Chardonnay cuttings home in battered Samsonite suitcases. Detective Octavius Pinot uncovers a tale of vineyard intrigue, mistaken identity, and a gold medal that wasn’t quite what it seemed.
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Do You Need to own a Cellar and Vineyards to Make Great Wine?
Do You Need to Own a Cellar and Vineyards to Make Great Wine? Koos and Octavius debate if true winemaking greatness comes from owning vineyards or pure skill in the cellar.
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Meet Isabella Rioja: The Gypsy Scientist of the Cellar
Meet Isabella Rioja — a fiery, globe-trotting winemaker blending science, art, and adventure in pursuit of the perfect wine.
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The Making of Two South African Favourites – Part 2: Wooded Chardonnay
The Making of Two South African Favourites – Part 2: Wooded Chardonnay From barrel to bottle — uncover how South African wooded Chardonnay is crafted, from fermentation to oak ageing.
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The Making of Two South African Favourites – Part 1: Sauvignon Blanc
The Making of Two South African Favourites – Part 1: Sauvignon Blanc Fresh, crisp, and full of life — discover how South Africa’s Sauvignon Blanc is made, from cool harvest to screwcap.
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Let the Juice Decide: A Chat About Red Wine Fermentation
Let the Juice Decide: A Chat About Red Wine Fermentation Koos and Octavius unpack the magic of red wine fermentation — from bubbling tanks to bold flavours in the glass.
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Ripeness, Bunches & Bold Decisions: The Pre-Fermentation Chat
Ripeness, Bunches & Bold Decisions: The Pre-Fermentation Chat Picking the perfect grapes is an art. Koos and Octavius share their take on ripeness, bunch handling, and early winemaking calls.
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