Simonsig's Johan Malan on bubbly, the Wine Route and his pioneering father

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Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. In this episode of Carrie’s Corner, wine connoisseur Carrie Adams speaks to Johan Malan - the recipient of The 40th Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award for 2020. His father, Frans Malan, produced the first bottle of the much-loved Kaapse Vonkel - one his many pioneering approaches to the South African wine industry. Johan tells the story of his father’s legacy.

17 May 2021 English South Africa Leisure · Food

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