Sumaridge Harvest Underway!
Exciting news from Sumaridge Estate as not only is the 2019 harvest underway but they are also taking advantage of the latest winemaking techniques using gravity (rather than mechanical pumps) in the fermentation of their famous Pinot Noir. Using gravity rather than force means the extraction of colour, tannin and flavour is a more natural, gentle process resulting a more delicate, nuanced wine.
Exclusive Offer! Free Tickets to Italy v Wales in Rome!
For every two cases (12 bottles) you purchase from the Collalbrigo Estate collection you will receive a complimentary ticket to the Six Nations clash between Italy and Ireland in Rome on Sunday 24th February.
So Here It Is… The England Midfield At Last
There comes a time when an English rugby team has suffered enough, certainly after two humbling defeats against the Irish in past years depriving them of silverware in one case and suffering in silence their grand slam celebrations at Twickenham in another.
Welbedacht Wine Estate – A Harvest Story
Before we look at the present harvest that is on our doorstep it is important that we look at the previous harvest and what that left us with – we all know that a vine is very susceptible to its experiences in the previous years.
Let the Chinese New Year Celebrations Begin!
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Jamie Roberts In A Meerkat Mood!
Scottish Rugby In Bloom For The 6 Nations?
It may have appeared that Round 6 of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup was confirming known truths about Irish dominance and the resurgence of Toulouse as well as a brooding Saracens who look very tough and menacing at full strength.
SWC & Rugby At The Wheatsheaf
We at Sporting Wine Club are delighted to be supplying Schalk Burger’s outstanding vintages for this special weekend event, hosted by The M2M Group.
Anderson Swings The First Test!
First Test, and sitting comfortably on 240-4, spectators could be forgiven for thinking the first day was not going in England’s favour.
No. 6 on Top 10 Wines of 2018 List
Our South African winemakers really are on a roll!
Wine expert and The Buyer Magazine editor Geoffrey Dean put Schalk Burger & Sons No. 6 on his “top 10 wines tasted in 2018” list. Saying of the wine:
