Interview: Johann Fourie, Head Winemaker at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Johann Fourie, Benguela Cove, South AFrica

Winemaker Johann Fourie’s passion for the Benguela Cove vineyard is reflected in the remarkable wines he is now producing. They beautifully reflect the special climatic conditions and terroir of the estate that sits in the south-western Western Cape province of South Africa.

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Interview: Izele van Blerk, The Mentors Winemaker at KWV

Izele van Blerk is the creative genius behind the remarkable team responsible for KWV’s The Mentors – a premium wine range that reflects the diversity of the soils and climate in South Africa. Its name recognises that Mother Nature is the greatest mentor whose natural gifts give us the ability to cultivate vines with beautiful results.

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KWV Virtual Wine Tasting with the South African Chamber of Commerce

Join the winemaker of the premier The Mentors range on 1st July at 1830 BST in a live, online tasting to discover behind-the-scenes insight to these internationally acclaimed wines from KWV International, the leading South African exporter of wines and brandies.

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Exploring the Indian Ocean as a rich archive of history – above and below the water line

Indian Ocean

On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honour the ocean, which connects us all. To mark this special day, Swahili Coast Foodie are delighted to feature this outstanding article by Isabel Hofmeyr  and Charne Lavery originally published by The Conversation.

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