Southern Hemisphere Wine

Southern Hemisphere Wine Bringing attention to the wonderful wines of the Southern Hemisphere since 1993.

Beautiful day to visit Stark-Conde in Stellenbosch, superb service from knowledgeable tasting staff, delicious wines, go...
09/17/2023

Beautiful day to visit Stark-Conde in Stellenbosch, superb service from knowledgeable tasting staff, delicious wines, gorgeous setting

As much fun as we had during our trip, one of the highlights was spending some time with David Finlayson. David’s family...
03/28/2023

As much fun as we had during our trip, one of the highlights was spending some time with David Finlayson. David’s family has its roots firmly established in the South African wine industry. Born into the wine industry, David is carrying the torch that was lit years ago by his father, Walter, who was one of the driving forces of bringing South Africa into its modern wine era.



Kicking up some dirt with winemaker Peter van der Merve and David at the Edgebaston Estate vineyards in Stellenbosch. Here we are having a look around and getting a feel for the lay of the land and the dirt that produces such beautiful wines.



What we noticed quite a bit on our ventures in and around Stellenbosch proper was how much urban growth has started to encroach on vineyard land and expand since our last visit a number of years back. But then who can blame anyone for not wanting to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world.



Being a food and wine destination Stellenbosch is a must visit for any food and wine aficionado. Here we are out to dinner in downtown Stellenbosch with David as he pours a bottle of the award winning1980 Blaauwklippen Cabernet Sauvignon that was made by his father. This particular wine won David’s father the Winemaker of the Year award for the second time and sealed his credentials as one of the Cape’s top winemakers. For being over 40 years old it was hanging in there and still showing some life. An impressive and enlightening tasting experience that shows South African Cabernet Sauvignon can age gracefully.

David has followed up nicely in his father’s footsteps, having in time, worked the hard yards and earned his place as well as one of the Cape’s top winemakers. If we live long enough we hope we will be able to try one of David’s Cabernets with 40 plus years on it.

Near the end of our trip we stopped by Luddite to catch up and share a few glasses of wine with owner/winemaker Niels Ve...
03/24/2023

Near the end of our trip we stopped by Luddite to catch up and share a few glasses of wine with owner/winemaker Niels Verburg and his viticulturist wife, Penny. As you can see I was caught between a rock and a hard place trying to figure out what to try next. This is another one of those places that if you ever are in the Cape on a wine tour you must visit.

Kanonkop has a well-deserved reputation of making some of the Cape’s finest red wines across its impressive portfolio. K...
03/21/2023

Kanonkop has a well-deserved reputation of making some of the Cape’s finest red wines across its impressive portfolio. Kanonkop winemaker Abrie Beeslaar and myself enjoying some Paul Sauer in a bigger bottle format, from memory I believe it was the 2009, a great vintage and a great bottle of wine. You have to love Abrie’s passion for wine but even more so for his easy going, grounded nature. No big ego here just a man who lets his work speak for him.

Here we are in the Kanonkop tasting room with one of the highly trained staff. It’s a well run operation with great wines to try from top to bottom. If you are ever on a tour of the Cape wine lands then this is a must stop. The staff is well educated and attentive, while the wines are rightfully regarded as being consistently some of South Africa’s finest. A visit to Kanonkop and its tasting room is a not to miss experience if ever the chance should arise.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to do a South African Braai you will be impressed. Here was one of several offerings, the fish was exceptional.

On our visit with Anthony Hamilton Russell Anthony was in fine form giving a group of us a short seminar on his wines. A...
03/17/2023

On our visit with Anthony Hamilton Russell Anthony was in fine form giving a group of us a short seminar on his wines. Anthony is regarded as one of South Africa’s top brand ambassadors for wine and he’s always up to the task with knowledge and insight that few can match. His wines match his enthusiasm, both his Chardonnay and Pinot Noir consistently some of the finest out of the Cape, and beyond.

Constantia Glen for wine tasting and lunch…great wines, food, service, and very central and easy to get to if staying in...
02/01/2023

Constantia Glen for wine tasting and lunch…great wines, food, service, and very central and easy to get to if staying in Cape Town 🍷

Curious as to which wines you should have with your meals? We hope this helps.We plan on making a lot more of this infor...
01/18/2023

Curious as to which wines you should have with your meals? We hope this helps.
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