CCPT Event 15 – Summary
CCPT – Event 15 Summary
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2023
Producer – Bosman Family Vineyards – Wellington
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
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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The Art of Vertical Wine Tasting
A vertical wine tasting compares the same wine from several vintages, providing insight into the wine’s evolution due to factors such as soil composition, sunlight exposure, and topography. Various ways exist to conduct tastings, with the choice of order impacting the tasting experience. As wines age, their fruit characteristics and other notes change, offering a rich history in a bottle. Understanding these changes promote a thorough understanding of the wine’s region, producer, and personal palate preferences.
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Australia’s Golden Period
Once dominated by overbearing and unsubtle wines, the Australian wine industry is undergoing a significant shift. With innovative winemaking techniques and a focus on diverse cool climate regions, Australian wines are becoming more refined and nuanced. The country’s wine trade faces challenges like a Chinese trade war, yet also finds opportunities in new markets. Reclamation of its identity along with a variety of wine styles signals Australia’s wine industry’s potential golden age.
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The Magic Of Cinciano
Kim Tien Huynh reflects on a trip to Cinciano, a Tuscan winery, to explore the idea that wine tastes better at its place of origin. A guided tour and tasting not only showcased the winemaking process but created a meaningful connection between the people, the wine, and the beautiful Tuscan setting.
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Timeless Orange Wines
The Bosman family, known for their innovative winemaking approach, experiments with traditional orange wines in their 260-year-old cellar. After repeated trials, Cellar master Corlea Fourie successfully made an aromatic amber wine, named Fides, using Grenache Blanc grapes.
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Tuscany : Of Roosters and Mavericks
Igor Ryjenkov MW discusses the history of wine in Tuscany, Italy, tracing its roots to 13th-century fables and highlighting the 1698 official recognition of Chianti as a wine. He outlines the evolution and significance of Sangiovese, the emergence of non-traditional grapes, and the story of ‘Super Tuscans’, which defy convention and continue to develop in the region.
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CCPT Year End Event Details – Event 16
The Year End Event extravaganza, CCPT Event 16, is set for Jan 6, 2024 at 6:30. The final event looms, with excitement building around the locked Year End leader board. The chip counts are in, and more details are to come. The event promises fun awards and surprises in various categories. Chip values, rules, and logistics are outlined for the 2023 CCPT year end extravaganza. Dana is confirmed as the dealer, and preparations are underway.
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