This is the second episode in our mini-series on South African wines. The goal with this series is to highlight the key regions, grapes, winemakers, and stories of the South African wine industry to distill this huge category into bite sized, educational pieces. Joining me for this episode about the Stellenbosch is our in-house South African wine expert, Aaron Meeker.

Located conveniently near Cape Town, Stellenbosch has the longest winemaking history in the country dating back to the 1600s. In this episode, our resident South African wine expert Aaron Meeker covers the region's diverse soils, unique climate influences, and historical evolution of vineyards and wine styles. You’ll hear all the benchmark names, plus some of the up-and-coming players on the scene. The episode finishes with a look to the future of Stellenbosch wine and why this is still one of South Africa’s most interesting regions.

00:16 Historical Roots: The Birth of Stellenbosch Vineyards

02:24 Geography and Climate: The Unique Terroir of Stellenbosch

03:00 The Majestic Mountains of Stellenbosch

03:58 Soil Types and Their Influence on Wine

05:40 The Evolution of Stellenbosch Winemaking

07:28 Modern Winemaking and New Investments

08:06 The Next Generation of Stellenbosch Winemakers

12:34 Community and Collaboration in Stellenbosch

12:59 Top Stellenbosch Producers to Watch

14:09 The Future of Stellenbosch Wine

Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi.

Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music!

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