All posts by "Around The World in 80 Wines"

"Around the World in 80 Wines" is a film, photography and blog project run by Montager Productions between February and April 2016. The subject is the people, land and passion of the 2016 Southern Hemisphere wine harvests including South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina.

Margaret River

Stella Bella

February 19, 2016 "Around The World in 80 Wines"

Our first Australian winery visit took place at Stella Bella Wines in the Margaret River which is around 3 hours drive south of Perth on the South Western Australian coast.

We did an interview with winemaker, Luke Joliffe, at the Karridale winery and then visited the cellar door just outside the town of Margaret River. The next day we shot some film at a Chardonnay block in the early hours of the morning.

Our favourite wine from the eight we tried at the cellar door was the Stella Bella Sauvignon Blanc 2015. A high refreshing acidity but good balance with lots of passion fruit and a touch of floral notes and green fruits. A very good Sauvignon Blanc for the price range.

Luke Jolliffe of Stella Bella Wines at work in the lab at Margaret River winery in Western Australia.

Luke Jolliffe of Stella Bella Wines. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Wine in the laboratory at Stella Bella Wines in Margaret River Western Australia.

Wine in the lab at Stella Bella. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Grapes in the crate at Stella Bella in Margaret River Western Australia.

Grapes in the crate at Stella Bella. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Window flower at Stella Bella in Margaret River Western Australia.

Window flower. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Stella Bella Wines in Margaret River Western Australia.

Stella Bella Wines. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Flowers at Stella Bella in Margaret River Western Australia.

Flowers at Stella Bella. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Stella Bella cellar door in Margaret River Western Australia.

Stella Bella cellar door. © Montager Productions Ltd.

In the vineyard. © Montager Productions Ltd.

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Blog News, SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town

February 14, 2016 "Around The World in 80 Wines"

At the end of our time doing the South African winery visits we spent a couple of days checking out Cape Town.

The beach at Camps Bay in Cape Town South Africa.

Camps Bay in Cape Town. © Montager Productions Ltd.

The V&A Waterfront with the backdrop of Table Mountain in Cape Town South Africa.

The V&A Waterfront. © Montager Productions Ltd.

A seagull at V&A harbour in Cape Town, South Africa.

A seagull at V&A harbour. © Montager Productions Ltd.

V&A harbour in Cape Town. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Security guard in Cape Town, South Africa.

Security guard in Cape Town. © Montager Productions Ltd.

The VISA cable car on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa.

Table Mountain cable car. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Two ladies sit atop Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa taking in the views.

Viewing table mountain. © Montager Productions Ltd.

A view from the top of the cable car at Table Mountain in Cape Town.

Table Mountain. © Montager Productions Ltd.

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Agulhas, SOUTH AFRICA

Lomond

February 13, 2016 "Around The World in 80 Wines"

We met with Wayne Gabb of Lomond who showed us around the vineyards and hosted us at the most unique tasting room we have seen so far on the trip. As you enter the gap in a small forest you realise it has a hollowed out centre providing a tasting room with tables and benches inside.

Being a pioneer estate here for the region of Agulhas they built a damn for the project which has been running only since the early 2000’s. Single vineyard creations are helped here by the fact there are 18 different soil types on the site giving an amazing diversity.

We tasted 7 wines of which our favourite was the Conebush 2013 which is a 100% Syrah (Shiraz).

The tasting room at Lomond Wines in Cape Agulhas South Africa.

The tasting room at Lomond. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Lomond wine bottles chilling in water at the estate in Cape Agulhas South Africa.

Lomond wine bottles. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Wayne Gabb of Lomond Wines. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Ripples at Lomond Wines. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Shadows on a post which look like a tigers tale at Lomond Wines in South Africa.

Shadows on a post. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Lomond Merlot wine bottle with Wayne Gabb's reflection in water.

Lomond Merlot wine bottle. © Montager Productions Ltd.

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Elgin Valley, SOUTH AFRICA, VIDEO

Shannon Vineyards Film

Video February 12, 2016 "Around The World in 80 Wines"

https://vimeo.com/178893819

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Elgin Valley, SOUTH AFRICA

Shannon

February 12, 2016 "Around The World in 80 Wines"

Shannon Vineyards are based in the Elgin Valley and rest beautifully on the banks of a river and at the feet of mountains. Apples and Pears are also farmed here and the apples were busy being picked as we toured the vineyards. James Downes spent time with us and did an interview. It felt like James was at one with his environment and spoke passionately during his interview. He knows it takes a lifetime to develop the craft he pursues although he also realises “You are only as good as your last vintage”.

Our favourite wine on tasting was the Shannon Vineyards Mount Bullet 2012.

Through the vines at Shannon Vineyards in Elgin Valley South Africa.

Through the vines. © Montager Productions Ltd.

The house at Shannon Vineyards. © Montager Productions Ltd.

James Downes at Shannon Vineyards in the Elgin Valley South Africa.

James Downes at Shannon Vineyards. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Rock on the vine. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Vines at Shannon Vineyards. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Pinot Noir at Shannon Vineyards. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Wheelbarrrows at Shannon Vineyards. © Montager Productions Ltd.

Pond life at Shannon Vineyards in the Elgin Valley South Africa.

Pond life. © Montager Productions Ltd.

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Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA

Steenberg

February 11, 2016 "Around The World in 80 Wines"

We made a visit to Steenberg in Cape Town. We spent some time with the grape pickers who were working not far from the winery in some pretty hot sun. A large bucket of iced water was keeping them cool.

Our favourite wine from this tasting was the Steenberg Chardonnay 2015.

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Constantia, SOUTH AFRICA

Klein Constantia

February 11, 2016 "Around The World in 80 Wines"

This is our favourite still image from our filming time at Klein Constantia.

Our favourite wine here was the outstanding Vin de Constance 2011.

SOUTH AFRICA, Stellenbosch

Wine Festival – Part 1

February 10, 2016 "Around The World in 80 Wines"

The Stellenbosch Wine Festival took place at the Coetzenburg Sports Grounds in Stellenbosch between 5 and 7 February. Three days of wine tasting, live music, tasting room sessions, childrens activities and adult activities such as barrel rolling and grape stomping. A really nice vibe at the festival made it a great day out even though we were filming and shooting photographs. We sat in on a food and wine pairing tasting session and tasted some of the 90 or so wines available to try. Our favourite of the day was the Simonsig Chardonnay 2014.

A band playing at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival

Wine barrel rolling fun at Stellenbosch Wine Festival, South Africa.

Sign at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival in South Africa.

Staff enjoy the barel rolling at the Stellenbosch wine festival in South Africa.

View from above of Stellenbosch Wine Festival

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Franschhoek, SOUTH AFRICA

Boekenhoutskloof

February 7, 2016 "Around The World in 80 Wines"

The first settlers in Franschhoek around the late 1600’s must have known something about the soils and terroir as the location makes great wines and there is a french feel to the area. We visited Boekenhoutskloof and had a great interview with Marc Kent in their tasting room which overlooks green vineyards and mountains. Our favourite wine was The Chocolate Block 2014 vintage.