Aflevering 11. Richard Kershaw Mw (English) - Cool Climate Precision & The Future Of South African Wine

This episode will be in English because of our guest, Richard Kershaw MW, wineproducer in South-Arica. In this episode, we will dive into the world of South African cool-climate wines with Richard Kershaw MW, one of the country’s most respected winemakers and one of the few Masters of Wine who crafts his own wines. From his base in the Elgin Valley, Richard produces precise and expressive Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah, wines that have put South Africa’s cooler regions on the global map. We talk about his journey from England to South Africa, how terroir and microclimate shape his wines, and why data, clones and rootstocks can make the difference between good and great. Richard shares his vision on craftsmanship, sustainability and the future of South African wine, a mix of science, emotion and intuition that defines his style. If you’re curious about what makes Elgin’s wines so distinctive and how a Master of Wine approaches winemaking with surgical precision, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Wines tasted: Kershaw Clonal Selection Chardonnay 2021 Kershaw GPS Series Lower Duivenhoks River Chardonnay 2019 Kershaw Deconstructed Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 2019 Kershaw Clonal Selection Pinot Noir 2021 Kershaw Deconstructed Pinot Noir Valley Ridge Gravel over Clay PN 777  2019 Kershaw Clonal Selection Syrah 2019 All wines available at stores of the Genereux-group www.lesgenereux.nl