The Morning Claret

Simon J Woolf & Friends on Wild and Wonderful Wines

Month: March 2018

Anne Sperling in the Southbrook vineyards
4 minute read

Sterling stuff from Sperling & Southbrook vineyards

Simon discovers two very fine orange wines made by Canadian winegrower Ann Sperling, who also happens to have spearheaded one of the world’s first official quality classifications for orange wine.

11 minute read

Simply Portuguese – Simplesmente Vinho 2018

Anyone who thinks Portugal is just about fortified wine and heavy, oaky reds should get themselves over to Simplesmente Vinho, an alternative wine fair held in Porto at the end of February. It’s one the best and most inspiring celebrations Read more

Craven Wines - Clairette Blanche 2016
3 minute read

Craven prove that Clairette needs skin

Mick & Jeanine Craven are leading the charge for experimentation in Stellenbosch, and their efforts are paying off with some superb skin fermented Clairette and Pinot Gris.