The Franschhoek Valley wakes slowly in summer, light arriving softly before the heat of the day sets in. But in 2026, the vineyards didn't wait. A hot, windswept December brought the season forward and by 21 January, the first fruit - Citrus Hill Chardonnay - was already arriving at the cellar.
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St Helena Bay isn’t known for its vineyards. But what makes Don Loubser’s little West Coast vineyard so special is not so much the place as the heart behind it.
Carl Schultz has spent a lifetime working with wine. Now, after more than three decades at the top, he’s starting again on his own terms.
Over the past 20 years, contemporary art has maintained a strong presence at Glen Carlou.
