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New World Vs Old – new Zealand Vs Burgundy by Michael lutzmann

2023, Article, Cellar 310, France, New Zealand, Wine Education /

The debate between New World and Old World wine production, represented by New Zealand and Burgundy respectively, emphasizes tradition against innovation. While Burgundy values historical practices and terroir specific to regional grape varieties, New Zealand fosters experimental winemaking styles in diverse climates. There is no clear winner; personal preference, alongside appreciation for both time-honored craftsmanship and bold experimentation, makes wine an intriguing field.

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Producer – TeMata Estate – Hawke’s Bay – New Zealand

2023, Cellar 311, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Producer, profile, Wine Maker Profile /

Te Mata Estate, New Zealand’s oldest commercial winery, is a standout national producer known for top-quality red blends and other varieties. Established in 1896, it pioneered sustainable winegrowing in the country and has continued innovating under the Buck and Morris families since 1974.

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Producer – Groote Post Vineyards – Darling Hills

2023, Cellar 311, Producer, profile, South Africa, Wine Maker Profile /

Producer Profile Groote Post Vineyards – Darling Hills The historic 1808 Groote Post homestead, 60-some kilometres north of Cape Town, was bought by Pentz family in 1972 and has been expanded to a 2800-hectare holding today and is run by Peter and Nick, representing third and fourth generations of the family. The Pentz family was

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Producer – Bosman Family Vineyards – Wellington

2023, Cellar 311, Producer, profile, South Africa, Wine Maker Profile /

Producer Profile Bosman Family Vineyards- Wellington There is a heritage of eight generations of vine growers behind Bosman farm in Wellington, a few kilometres north of Paarl, led today by its current CEO Petrus Bosman. Even during the long pause in winemaking between 1957 and 2007, the farm was a vine nursery supplying the Cape

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Producer – Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt

2023, Cellar 311, Producer, South Africa, Wine Maker Profile /

Producer Profile Vilafonte – South Africa – Seriously Old Dirt There is substance in the name, which references Vilafontes, one of the world’s oldest recorded soil types (650 million years and counting) and the natural occurring outcrop which gives its name to the estate itself. Whether this gives an intrinsic advantage over younger soil types

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