We are in the middle of a government enforced lockdown here in South Africa where the sale and movement of wine is, at least for now, forbidden. So to keep ourselves busy we have decided to release a new podcast episode every day during lockdown. (5 Apr 2020)
Today on the podcast we have Chris Williams – winemaker and co-owner of The Foundry – he produces single vineyard wines from Stellenbosch and the Voor Paardeberg WOs.
He recently left his day job of 16 years which was as the cellarmaster and winemaker at Meerlust Estate – one of the grand old properties in Stellenbosch. Their top wine, Rubicon, has been a must buy for wine lovers in SA since the early 1980s.
Chris seemingly has an insatiable inquisitiveness where wine is concerned and is always looking to learn and improve. He is well read and is always an interesting and engaging person to talk to, and not only when the subject is wine.
He just completed his first vintage outside Meerlust since 2004, so I thought it would be interesting to document this moment in his journey.
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Cheers, David.
