The Wine Journey Blog
Domaine Des Dieux wines – wine producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge.
In the last of our 8-part series focussing on the producers of our Pinot Noir Celebration box we talk to Megan and Shane Mullis of Domaine Des Dieux. Megan is in the cellar and on the road, marketing and assisting with the winemaking - doubling up her roles as one...
Meet the team from Creation
Situated in the exquisite Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, along the R320 just outside of the seaside town of Hermanus, is the breathtakingly beautiful Creation vineyards, tasting room and restaurant. Set on the rolling hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, this 40-hectare wine...
Creation wines – wine producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge.
In part seven of our 8-part series focussing on the producers of our Pinot Noir Celebration box we talk to Carolyn & JC Martin - Creation's co-owners and dynamite duo. JC is the winemaker and cellar master while Carolyn is the brain behind the brand. They both come...
Restless River in images – Upper Hemel-en-Aarde near Hermanus
Restless River is a small family-run wine producer in the Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley. Owners Craig & Anne Wessels bought the twenty hectare farm in 2004. When they arrived it was planted to Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Craig decided that his first vintage...
Restless River – wine producer in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
In part six of our 8-part series focussing on the producers of our Pinot Noir Celebration box we spend time with Restless River. To experience wine from Restless River is really like being in heaven in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde (heaven and earth) Valley near Hermanus,...
The Pinot Noir Celebration Tasting
As we continue our journey of discovering more about each of the 8 producers in this year's Pinot Noir Celebration box we take a moment to enjoy the recent tasting we had with all 8 winemakers present. They all present their wines and open up on the challenges and...
A little insight into Newton Johnson Vineyards – a family run winery in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
In part five of our 8-part series focussing on the producers of our Pinot Noir Celebration box we spend time with Newton Johnson Vineyards. Few wineries could be more quintessentially family-run than Newton Johnson Vineyards in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley just...
Bosman Hermanus – a video overview of this Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge Pinot Noir producer.
In part four of our 8-part series focussing on the producers of our Pinot Noir Celebration box, we get a little closer to Bosman Hermanus. Bosman Hermanus is owned by the Bosman family in Wellington - the Bosman family have been in the wine and vine industry for 8...
La Vierge – a video overview of this Pinot Noir producer from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
In part three of our 8-part series focussing on the producers of our Pinot Noir Celebration box, we zoom in on La Vierge. Established in 1997, La Vierge have been making wines for more than 10 years in the cool-climate Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge appellation of the Walker...
Meet the team from Bouchard Finlayson
Situated in the pristine Hemel-en-Aarde valley, along the R320 just outside of the seaside hamlet of Hermanus, is the picturesque Bouchard Finlayson winery. Named after founder, Peter Finlayson and Burgundian winemaker Paul Bouchard, this wine producer has garnered...
