News from the South African winelands

A wrap on the first Chenin Blanc International Congress

The first week of July (1 to 3) saw delegates from all corners of the winemaking world, including 45 wine professionals from South Africa, descend on Angers in the Loire region of France to participate in the first international Chenin Blanc Congress. With expert speakers from all facets of chenin production the delegates were in for an educational treat.

Carla van der Merwe

Dr. Hélène Nieuwoudt - Interview with wine.co.za - Chenin Congress

In a sidewalk cafe in the sunny hollow of Stellenbosch, Judy Brower and I met with Dr. Hélène Nieuwoudt to discuss the first International Chenin Congress which she would be attending. We spoke of all things Chenin, but also looked into what the congress might mean for the variety at home and across the globe.

wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)

Breedekloof Makers head to France to learn about Chenin

The first Chenin Blanc International Congress will take place in Angers, France from 1 to 3 July 2019. The congress will highlight Chenin blanc's versatility, its singularity and its soils. When the Breedekloof winemakers learned of this congress they jumped at the opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn more about this versatile grape.

Carla van der Merwe

Ina Smith - Interview with wine.co.za - Chenin Congress

In September 2016, a research exchange and networking meeting was held in Savennières, France, between the Chenin Blanc Association (CBA), the University of Stellenbosch (SU) and the various French research organisations in order to establish the grounds for the first Chenin Blanc International Congress in 2019. Ina Smith, Manager of the CBA, was present at this meeting.

wine.co.za - Thomas Davidson (Editor)

A wrap on the first Chenin Blanc International Congress

Dr. Hélène Nieuwoudt - Interview with wine.co.za - Chenin Congress

Breedekloof Makers head to France to learn about Chenin

Ina Smith - Interview with wine.co.za - Chenin Congress

The first Chenin Blanc International Congress will take place in Angers, France, from 01 to 03 July 2019