Johan Malan, the co-owner and winemaker for Simonsig winery, shares his family’s history of wine production in South Africa. He also talks about how farming impacts the wine and the importance of sustainability in the vineyard. We finish with several wines you should try to get that real South African flavor.

Wines sampled in this episode:

2016 Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rose

2018 Simonsig Chenin Blanc

2016 Simonsig Redhill Pinotage

2015 Simonsig Frans Malan Reserve

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.