Watershed performing at Diemersfontein in the Cape Winelands (Saturday 30 September 2006). The farm was celebrating the release of a new batch of their distinctly-flavoured pinotage. With wine on tap, it was no surprise that Watershed's afternoon set elicited a significantly different response to their evening set...
Fermentation in stainless steel and early bottling to preserve fruit driven style. Drink whilst young to capture the Pinotage fruit at it's best. A rich combination of mocha, plums and black fruit balanced by supple tannins. Delicious with roasted or grilled meats. Partners Chinese food well.
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The harvest report finally catches up with some pinotage with Martin Meinert, on his beautiful farm in the Devon Valley. In part 1 of this two part episode, Martin discusses how to keep the "funkiness" out of the wine...
Thokozani means "a celebration" and it is in this spirit that our project is launched with its central and crucial focus on training and development as an absolute necessity to the achievement of sustainable economic empowerment.
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