Episode 20 - Quick! Call the Cape Doctor! (South Africa Part 1 of 2)

In the first part of our series covering the Coastal Region/Western Cape of South Africa, we look into the area’s history, wine origins and discuss some of the strange names they have for climate and soil. We explore the appellation of Swartland, Chenin Blanc, and discuss Pinotage’s strange history from a life at an “experimental farm” to a grape that divides wine critics with fun tasting notes like banana oil and road rage.