Tag: chardonnay
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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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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.