South African Wine Report

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.

The world famous Rothschild wines of Bordeaux meet Rupert of South Africa. The two families partnership was formed in 1997 by the late Dr Anton Rupert and the late Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Today the partnership and vision of the two families are shared in this wine production. At the foot of the Simonsberg Mountains in the beautiful Franschoek valley lies the historic French Huguenot farm Fredericksburg established in 1690 and now home of Rupert and Rothschild Vignerons.

In this show the winemaker Schalk-Willem Joubert speaks about his world class wines. We also did a tasting in the interview and it was a real treat to hear all about their philosophy and vision. Learn about how they meticulously pay attention to the vineyard and the blending of their top wine the Baron Edmond. They also make a great Chardonnay called Baroness Nadine and the other red called Classique. Join me on this great interview as I take you to the beauty of the Franschoek Valley and the wines of Rupert and Rothschild.
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Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons: www.rupert-rothschildvignerons.com
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