{"id":36188,"date":"2024-11-13T17:57:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leaandsandeman.co.uk\/blog\/?p=36188"},"modified":"2024-11-13T17:57:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:57:31","slug":"maanschijn-seen-on-gary-barlows-itv-wine-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leaandsandeman.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/11\/maanschijn-seen-on-gary-barlows-itv-wine-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Maanschijn: Seen on Gary Barlow’s ITV Wine Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been following the exploits of Gary Barlow on his wine tour around South Africa (broadcast by ITV), you\u2019ll have seen him stop off at the impossibly picturesque Maanschijn<\/a> winery, whose wines we are delighted to import.<\/span> \"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

A looming mountain, a saltwater lagoon and beneath, a tiny white farmhouse, nestled amidst the trees.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the magical place that is Maanschijn. Named after the mountain which overlooks the winery \u2013 Maanskynkop (Moonshine peak), it is a stunning spot in the heart of Walker Bay.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whilst this may be moonshine in the geographical and poetic sense, the wine is far from it. Friends Paul Hoogwerf and Doug Myrlea (pictured hard at work above) studied winemaking together at Stellenbosch University, before their careers and travels took them in separate directions. Not just to great South African wineries, but through Chile, France, California, Portugal, Spain, Greece and even England.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In 2016, their paths crossed again, and they decided to make a couple of barrels of wine together (everyone needs a hobby). At the time, Paul was working in one of South Africa\u2019s top wine bars and the owner liked what they had made so much, he convinced them to label and sell it to him.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Their base is a tiny building perched beside the Klein River Lagoon. Many years ago, this hut had been occupied by Walker Bay local, Oom Sampie, who was fond of stringing up and drying a selection of the local wildflowers and herbs here.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, the name was born \u2013 Herbarium. If you haven\u2019t yet picked up on the theme, the sense of place matters enormously to this duo. Indeed, all the grapes are sourced from the Walker Bay \u2013 and their tiny one hectare of Sauvignon Blanc is directly outside their winery door.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"MaanschijnOn Gary\u2019s visit, after some hard work treading the grapes that will be part\u00a0<\/span>of the 2024 vintage, he sat down to taste with Doug and Paul.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First up was the Herbarium Cape White<\/a>, a \u202ffinely judged medley of Sauvignon Blanc with 33% Chenin Blanc, 22% Semillon and 1% Muscat d’Alexandrie. \u201cYou could drink it all afternoon!\u201d<\/strong> was the verdict from Gary here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next, the Cape Red<\/a>, a four-way blend of mostly Pinotage with 44% Mourv\u00e8dre, Syrah and Grenache, was well-received by all around the table, and attracted high praise from Gary: \u201cThat is wonderful, that is one of the best wines I\u2019ve had since I\u2019ve been in South Africa.\u201d<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try Maanschijn\u2019s Herbarium wines for a taste of this South African adventure.<\/span> \"\"<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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