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SOUTH AFRICA<br />
TERROIR<br />
THE MALAN FAMILY OF ALLESVERLOREN PIONEERED PORTUGUESE VARIETIES IN SOUTH<br />
AFRICA, IN A REGION CONDUCIVE TO CULTIVATING THESE ROBUST CULTIVARS<br />
Today, whether it’s co-ops, family farms, or independent winemakers, they support<br />
each other’s events to promote the region collectively.<br />
Danielle tells how her father adapted to changing palates by adjusting ageing<br />
techniques. So, although the Swartland remains sought after for Chenin Blanc<br />
and Shiraz, their Allesverloren Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 stole the show with<br />
93 points, affirming that collective initiatives and pioneering business models<br />
have re-founded the Swartland as a nucleus of possibilities.<br />
A sense of camaraderie among wine businesses that includes larger cellars, family<br />
farms and the Swartland Independent Producers pivoted the region to transition<br />
from its revolutionary fervour to a period of evolution and refinement. So, while<br />
the core principles of terroir-driven winemaking and collaboration remain pivotal,<br />
the growing emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of<br />
quality remains unequivocal. This adaptability will ensure the Swartland’s continuation<br />
of garnering international acclaim, making the region’s future appear as<br />
promising as its storied past.<br />
SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE<br />
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