Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons
Monday, October 13th, 2008
A Partnership made in Wine
The world’s most well known wine family Rothschild’s of Bordeaux, join in a great partnership with the great South African wine family Rupert, and the result is world class wines from the heart of the Franschhoek valley. Listen to wine maker Schalk-Willem Joubert.
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Show notes:
Intro - Short history and the partnership between the two families.
4:44 - The viticulture in Franschhoek
7:35 – Explaining the soils.
9:10 - Why their Chardonnay and Merlot grapes come from other vineyard sites.
13:58 – Their unique vinification style.
19:00 – Their flagship wine Baron Edmond
21:40 – Explains how their wines should be served
25:10 – Starting tasting their Chardonnay
34:50 – Suggesting which foods match with their wines.
38:15 – Best vintages.
40:51 – Talks about the partnership with Michel Rolland
46:50 – Schalk-Willem’s opinion on the future of Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons.