MICHAEL FRIDJHON: Stellenbosch’s versatility is unmatched
Tastings show the stylistic breadth of the region’s wines and their intrinsic quality
08 May 2024 - 05:00
Stellenbosch is an extraordinary wine-growing region, capable of yielding high-quality wines across a range of cultivars and styles — a versatility unmatched anywhere in the world.
In fact, thinking of Stellenbosch as a single area of origin is already a mistake: Helderberg, Firgrove, Polkadraai are influenced by their proximity to False Bay. Bottelary is significantly warmer. Stellenbosch-Simonsberg has north- and south-facing slopes. Jonkershoek is a protected inland valley...
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