Mulderbosch

Charles Banks, owner of California–based Terroir Capital LLC and Mulderbosch Vineyards is "Betting on South Africa".

Investor Charles Banks thinks there's money to be made in old vine chenin blanc.

A word on Mulderbosch's enigmatic winemaker, Richard Kershaw.

 

Mulderbosch 2011 Harvest Report

Despite the fairly dry winter the Cape experienced last year, spring and early summer led to even and consistent temperatures. Harvest started on January 27 with 28 tons of Chenin followed by just over 10 tons of Sauvignon Blanc close on its heels. Some heat spikes in February sped up the ripening of the sugars and our record day for processing reached 85 tons! Overall we have processed just over 900 tons of fruit where the majority is white and still waiting for the Bordeaux varietals to trickle in for the Faithful hound. This year we have sourced the best fruit from all over the Western Cape. Sauvignon Blanc from Elgin, Chenin from Koekenaap, and Perdeberg, our Cab for the Rose from Havana Hills. On a side note, with great demand for our Cabernet Rose in Scandinavia, we have kicked up production for this “berry” fruity summer delight.

Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé served with Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Spaghetti

 

What i Drank Last Night - Mulderbosch Chardonnay 2008 - Platter 2011 5 star rating.

 

Richard Kershaw's interview

Winemaker Richard Kershaw talks about his extraordinary career change from being a chef in England to working at Kanu in South Africa

We are delighted to announce that Mulderbosch Chardonnay Barrel Fermented 2006 has just scored a smouldering five stars ***** in the November 2009 edition of SA Wine Magazine.

 

Podcast of Richard Kershaw’s interview on Classic FM (11 Sep 09).