Contributors
Chief Winemaker Bruce Jack
A Capetonian whose curiosity and palette has taken him the length and breadth of the globe. Bruce completed his undergrad in Political Science and Literature at UCT and then read his Masters in Literature at St Andrew’s in Scotland. His subsequent winemaking degree came from the Roseworthy Campus at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Bruce is a pioneer, and in many respects a maverick, and what he brings to winemaking is an articulate opinion about his greatest passion.
Editor Andrew Arnott
Andrew studied Literature and Sociology at UCT before setting off on a global trek that saw him working under the seas of the Caribbean, on the snow covered slopes of the Canadian Rockies and writing for a variety of financial and travel institutions. Now at home in Cape Town, Andrew’s passion for wine and writing is married on this blog.
Flagstone Hosts Two SA Young Wine Champions in our 2011 Cellar Posted on August 23 2011 by
Flagstone followed up last year’s General Smuts Trophy accolade with two notable awards at the 2011 South African Young Wine Awards. This year Flagstone claimed the SBW Trophy for the SA Champion Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon and the Frank Myburgh Trophy for the SA Champion Semillon.
Our 2011 harvest promises an exciting selection of wine after our young wines claimed 6 gold medals and 5 champion category trophies at the Stellenbosch regional finals, including the White Blend, the Semillon, the Wooded Shiraz and the Wooded Sauvignon Blanc categories.
The 2011 South Africa Champion Wines were announced on Friday the 19th of August in Lambert’s Bay. This year Riebeek Cellars claimed the coveted General Smuts Trophy for Best Young Wine in South Africa with their Wooded Viognier, and although it was tough to say goodbye to the trophy, we extend our congratulations to Riebeek Cellars for their achievement. Flagstone finished the award ceremony as one of only two wineries to take home more than one trophy. Along with the two SA champion trophies, Flagstone was also crowned the class winner in the White Blend, Semillon and Wooded Sauvignon Blanc categories.
Gerhard, Bruce and the Flagstone winemaking team have once again done a magnificent job with the 2011 harvest, they continue to makes us incredibly proud to be part of the Flagstone family. Well done on another fantastic achievement.
