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Some daytime drinking with a view to match.

I am sure you have all seen Squidge’s video on the Boks’ world cup win which he released just after the tournament. Probably one of the best analysis videos ever. I have watched several times already and still get goosebumps. (If you have not seen it, do yourself a favor) Here is a new one with a bit more analysis which he made a few months ago. Just stumbled across it yesterday for the first time. https://youtu.be/DDrUMVI7oQM

By the way, most of you have probably seen this documentary before, but in case you haven't, it is an absolute must for any wine enthusiast:

Some of the best wines are made by winemakers who do not actually own the vineyards. I might be wrong but I would be surprised if Eben Sadie actually own that vineyard in Clainwilliam where the Skurfberg Chenin comes from. I know Albert Ahrens buys most of his grapes from single sections of blocks of vineyard from the farmers. Apparently in France they have a systems where people can own a single row of a vineyard. The key difference between the Coop system of buying grapes and the way people like Sadie and Ahrens does it is that they are intimately involved in the working and harvesting of those vineyards, while the Coop just pays per ton delivered. Every winemaker I have ever spoken to says that the quality of the wine starts in the vineyard and in particular the soil. Connecting the type and style of wine you make to the type of soil and location of he vineyards is what makes great wine.

I have not tried either, but also saw the article. I found it fascinating that the Chenin is from the Olifants River area. On their website I see it's from a vineyard in Clainwilliam. I love the old vine Chenins from Swarland. Apart from the big names like Eben Sadie and Adi Badenhorst there are a number of smaller producers with brilliant Swartland Chenins (Albert Ahrens, Jacques de Klerk, Jocelyne Hogan Wilson).

That song makes me proud to be Afrikaans! There are several good versions of the song and it's difficult for me to pick a favourite. The original by Koos is probably one of his best, but I think the Dozi version might be my favourite:

My goto song when I was living in Budapest and missing SA on a Sunday afternoon (after a few wines).

Cool pic!

One of my favourite Metallica songs happens to be a cover. My goto song for barreling down G-Spot with more bravery than skill.

A very unique wine which I am enjoying way more than I expected

Another beauty from my W2W stash. Perfect in this weather.

Lomond Sugerbush Sauvignon Blanc!

Same here. I believe life is ultimately a pursuit of happiness and in my case, wine (and in particular, interesting wine) brings me a lot of happiness. I have a few other such vices, but wine is definitely in the top 3. I am also particularly sceptical of any decision which is made purely for the purpose of acquiring more money, especially when it involves giving up something that is the source of happiness. Sadly almost everything has a price for most people. That 1990's movie called Indecent Proposal comes to mind. My gut tells me that the choice to take the money almost always ends up in misery of some sort. I do enjoy thought experiments though.

Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blendAbsolutely love white wines from Elim.

The Berrio: Weather Girl

I am curious. As a fellow daily wine drinker. Would you take the deal of R10million in return for never drinking again?

Down to my last few bottles of this beauty. Hy loop mooi vanaand!

One of my best wine experiences ever is from that region. Was over in Toronto for business a couple of years ago and over the weekend we drove to Niagara to tick the tourist box. It was Feb so pretty cold. After looking at the waterfall for about 20min, we decided to rather hit the wine route on the way back. Ended up at a place called Vineland Estate for a late lunch. We pushed the boat out on a 5 course fine dining meal with wine pairing. That sensory experience of amazing food, interesting wines and the afternoon sun setting over the cold vineyards will stay with me for ever. Can barely remember what the waterfall looked like, but I still think of that afternoon at Vineland.

Where in Canada are you?

I do have NordVPN, but when I kick back to watch something on TV, I do it on Apple TV which does not allow VPN. The rigmarole to connect my laptop with my TV inevitably just result in me watching something that does not require VPN.

Damn, does not seem to be on SA Netflix. VPN is such a schlep!

Another wine I discovered at Wine-on-the-River for the first time. Beautiful farm as well!

Based on their online store their red wines are around R200/bottle. Strange choice of label at that price point. The Creation connection is also very interesting. Creation is at the other end of label design spectrum with super minimalistic labels.

I googled them and sounds like an interesting estate. Based in between Worcester and Robertson but make wines with grapes from Swartland and even Elgin. Interesting choice of label, but probably aimed at the export market. Pity that you say the quality does not match the price.