Beautiful Review
We receive some reviews but some are heartfelt they beg to be shared - thank you so much Jan for sharing the Artwine Love.
Dear Judy,
Another perfect day!
It doesn’t matter how many times I visit ( I think at last count Gabby suggested 7!), it’s still a pleasure when the distinctive lines of the cellar door come into view.
I love the architecture, from the unique doors, the tasting room surrounded by glass to enable an uninterrupted view of the stunning vineyards and the warm and generous welcome. Regardless of weather, no matter the season, Artwine is a destination one cannot afford to miss.
The area is friendly, relaxed and Siobhan, or Gabby, will happily explain the complexity of the many varieties without the ‘hard sell’.
The platters are plentiful and rich with local delicacies.
Then there’s the wine…Judy and Glen have focused on Mediterranean style wines, perfectly suited to the area and climate. Their wines have won 41 trophies, no mean feat today when there is so much competition.
I wasn’t particularly fond of Prosecco but Artwine Prosecco is now one of my favourite bubbles.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Artwine, you’ll want to return again and again.
Warm regards, Jan
21/02/2025 at 1:15 PM
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Vintage 2025
2025 Vintage has begun!
It's been a long hot summer for us here in SA and vintage which has just begun with a vengeance and is three weeks earlier than normal. Whilst we are desperate for some rain, the vines that needed it have been watered and are looking happy and healthy. Some older vines are dry-grown and cope perfectly on their own with no additional irrogation.
The poor local fauna have also suffered from the heat and have been hanging around looking for water, happy to help!
Now to wine, we are thrilled to be producing a vintage of Ti Amo Arneis from our new vines in the Hills - so watch our for that one mid year. This will be a club member only wine, due to the first year of estate grown vines and a smaller quantity.
And drumroll........ our first vintage of Falanghina (what is that I hear you ask?) Falan-gee-nah is an Italian variety from Campania, Southern Italy (same region as our much loved Wicked Stepmother Fiano) - so hold tight we will most likely leave on lees for a period of time (Lees are leftover yeast particles from autolysis, which is the self-destruction of the yeast cells during fermentation.) Lees are used in both white and sparkling wines to add more complexity of flavours and texture such as we have previously done for our Spanish Queen, Albarino and Masterpiece, Grenache Gris.
We hope to see you at Cellar Door soon and remember all wines that are available for purchase are online, free shipping for a dozen.
Cheers - but for now, it's back to vintage and creating more delicious wines for you.
10/02/2025 at 2:34 PM
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