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STANDER MAASS, WINEMAKER AT ANURA VINEYARDS<br />
ANURA VINEYARDS IS OWNED AND RUN BY TYMAN, JENNY AND<br />
LANCE BOUMA<br />
ANURA – ALWAYS BREWING UP SOMETHING DELICIOUS<br />
Close to Babylonstoren, lies Anura Vineyards, emerging as a compelling force on the<br />
Simonsberg Road. From fermenting grapes to brewing beer and making cheese, and<br />
revered for their stately events venue, Anura is another tourism gem.<br />
Situated against Simonsberg-Paarl, the vineyards benefit from ripening conditions like<br />
the Rhône Valley and according to winemaker, Stander Maass, they too don’t escape<br />
strong winds.<br />
Maass: “There is great focus on Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre and both the wind and<br />
the soil play a crucial role in tempering sunny days, preventing fungus and controlling<br />
yields. All these factors aid smaller berries that contribute to flavourful wines with a<br />
distinct structure.”<br />
He emphasises the comprehensive understanding from berry ripening to bottling.<br />
The winery’s success in the market is notable, with their wines consistently over-delivering<br />
in price. Anura Shiraz is among the top 10 selling products at a medium price point<br />
in South Africa and their commitment to environmental stewardship is reinforced by a<br />
decade-long certification as an IPW (Integrated Production of Wine) farm and winery.<br />
WILDEBERG - A <strong>FR</strong>ANSCHHOEK GEM<br />
Wildeberg is a 144-hectare wine farm nestled 350 meters above sea level at the base of<br />
the Franschhoek mountains. Acquired by the international wine company Boutinot UK<br />
50 WINTER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE <strong>FR</strong>ENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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