INTERESTED IN THE FUTURE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE INDUSTRY? The Ex Animo Address returns in 2016
The Ex Animo Address returns in 2016
On the evening of Monday the 22nd August 2016, the second annual Ex Animo Address will be held at Joostenberg Bistro in Stellenbosch.
The aim of the evening is to provide an environment for key wine-industry personnel to talk uninterrupted on a subject that they are passionate about regarding the future of the South African wine industry. The audience is given time to ask questions of each speaker following their presentation. The event is run by David and Jeannette Clarke of Ex Animo Wine Company. David will host the evening.
All profits from ticket sales are donated to charitable or not-for-profit causes of the speakers' choice. Last year the inaugural Ex Animo Address raised R8500 and the Clarkes are hoping to increase that number substantially in 2016 with the support of the wine industry.
With ever-increasing competitive local and international markets, both SAWIS and VinPro giving emphasis to volume production, and WOSA mandated to solely focus on exports, it seemed to Ex Animo Wine Company co-founder David Clarke that there was a lack of open and organised discussion within South Africa regarding the making and marketing of high quality, terroir-driven wines.
“The Ex Animo Address gives attendees the opportunity to listen to, and interact with leaders in the wine industry – to discuss key ideas and issues that affect us all [in the industry]. It also gives speakers an opportunity to fully express and share their experience and knowledge from their journey in wine with a vision to the future,” explains Mr. Clarke.
This will be the second Ex Animo Address held. The 2015 speakers were: Chris Alheit (Alheit Vineyards), Neil Grant (Burrata, Bocca, Open Door, South African Sommeliers Association) and David Cope (Publik).
The entry fee includes a delicious bowl of warming vegetable soup made by Joostenberg. Drinks are available to purchase on the night.
Details:
When - Monday 22nd August
Arrival at 18h00 for soup.
Where - Joostenberg Bistro R304 Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch, 7607
Price - R200 per person
The Speakers 2016 (in alphabetical order):
Rosa Kruger The current Vineyard Manager for Capensis, Mullineux & Leeu, Rupert & Rothschild, Twee Jong Gesellen and Reyneke. A former lawyer, she has been practicing viticulture since 1996, Rosa has worked at Uva Mira, Cape Point Vineyards, L'Ormarins and has also had a lot to do with the rise of close friend Eben Sadie. Based in the Swartland, fanatical about vineyards, especially those with old vines, she is the driving force behind the Old Vineyard Project.
Subject: "Viticulture in South Africa: the past, the present and the future"
Charity: I am old (www.iamold.co.za)
David Clarke on Rosa Kruger: “In my opinion Rosa is the most celebrated viticulturalist currently working in South Africa. In my 17 years in the industry, I have never met a person more passionate about vineyards”
Adam Mason The winemaker for Mulderbosch Vineyards in the Polkadraai since 2012 and has overseen a move towards a more commercial style. Adam also produces wine under his own labels Marvelous, Yardstick and Raised by Wolves. Adam has travelled widely, gaining experience in Spain and France after graduating from Stellenbosch University in 1997. He was the winemaker for Klein Constantia from 2003-2011.
Subject: “Climate change, urbanisation and profitablity in Stellenbosch”
Charity: Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch
David Clarke on Adam Mason “Adam has a unique perspective on the industry being a key player in both commercial (Mulderbosch) and boutique (Yardstick etc.) production. One of the most erudite and considered winemakers currently operating in South Africa.”
JP Rossouw Jean-Pierre Rossouw is Publisher of Platter's SA Wine Guide and Rossouw's Restaurants. He's been a food and wine writer for over two decades, contributing to local and international titles, including writing the weekly Cape Times wine column for over 10 years. His wine book, Tasting the Cape, was published by Penguin Book in 2010.
Subject: “Why do you make wine? Selling Wine in Darwin's World”
Charity: Pebbles Project
David Clarke on JP Rossouw: “JP’s expertise and influence in the domestic dining scene has set him apart for years, and now as publisher for the most important wine guide in the country, Platter’s South African Wine Guide, he is set to have a lasting impact on the wines of this nation also.”
About Ex Animo Wine Co. Ex Animo Wine Company was founded in Cape Town by Australian husband and South African wife David and Jeannette Clarke in 2014 with a view to represent small, quality-focused producers in the trade. Both are certified sommeliers with the Court of Master Sommeliers and have extensive experience in wine retail and restaurants in the UK, Australia and South Africa.
To purchase tickets, please visit www.quicket.co.za/events/12640-ex-animo-address-2016-at-joostenberg/#/ Or search “Ex Animo” at www.quicket.co.za
David Clarke can be contacted on 081 011 8505 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Canoe King, McGregor, continues his world domination in Mauritius
5 JULY 2016, DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – Canoe king, Hank McGregor (Jeep Team), continued his world-class reign of legendary back-to-back victories to claim his fourth Investec Mauritius Ocean Classic title on Saturday, 2 July 2016. The 26km event, which took place near Black River, Mauritius, also doubled as Round 1 of the 2016 ICF Ocean Racing World Cup, which is a new, three-part series on the world surfski calendar. Paddlers faced rough 25-knot downwind conditions at Saturday’s race, with McGregor commenting that “conditions were pretty wild out there, it was super cool! There were some wide-eyed paddlers.” It was a close race against McGregor (Jeep Team), with Australia’s Cory Hill and Michael Booth, and South Africa’s Jasper Mocké and Barry Lewin (Jeep Team), all battling it out for the title until the final two kilometres where McGregor edged ahead to claim the win in 1h08. Hill finished 2nd in 1h09, followed by Booth in 3rd (1h10), Mocké 4th (1h11m30) and Lewin 5th (1h11m57).
Said McGregor, “The final 2km saw us head into the notorious Le Morne Pass, where it’s a hard slog against strong headwinds to the end. I was able to get the lead going into this point, managing to keep it at three hundred metres all the way to the finish. I’m stoked with my fourth win here in a top-class field. The Mauritius Ocean Classic is one of my favourite surfski events as it is a very family-orientated race. This year, my wife Pippa and son Thorsten were here with me, and it was awesome to have their support!” Said Lewin, “I’m stoked with my 5th place finish in Mauritius. Love racing the top guys in the world, and the challenge of a wild ocean. Can't wait for next year.” Round 2 of the ICF Ocean Racing World Cup, the Nelo Summer Challenge, takes place in Portugal this weekend, 8 - 10 July 2016. The third and final event is happening in Tahiti in September 2016. It’s turning into another remarkable year for canoe king McGregor as he proves an unbeatable force in world surfski. At the end of May, he conquered the world’s toughest surfski ultra marathon, the 53km Maui Jim Molokai Surfski Challenge in Hawaii, for a third time. Just a few days later, he won the world’s oldest surfski event, the Illovo Pirates Umhlanga Pirates Surfski Race, in Durban. Then on 29 June, McGregor claimed victory at the FNB Durban Downwind, which is a 2016 World Surfski Series title event. In-between these surfski races, he also won the K1 title at the 2016 South African Canoe Marathon Championships in Cape Town, a result which has qualified him for the 2016 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships taking place in Germany later this year.
2016 INVESTEC MAURITIUS OCEAN CLASSIC RESULTS:
- Hank McGregor (SA) - 1:08:46
- Cory Hill (AUS) - 1:09:43
- Michael Booth (AUS) - 1:10:18
- Jasper Mocké (SA) - 1:11:30
- Barry Lewin (SA) - 1:11:57
Other Jeep Team Results: BMX Jeep Team’s 16-year-old BMX athlete, Alex Dolman, took on riders much older than himself this weekend, as he competed in the Elite category at Rounds 4, 5 and 6 of the 2016 SA BMX National Age Group Series, which took place at the Rhino and Lion Reserve in Gauteng. Dolman managed to place 8th overall. OCR On Saturday, Jeep Team’s OCR champion, Thomas van Tonder, completed the Wolf Pack Challenge, an extreme, but fun, trail running event in Gauteng where there are no winners or losers. Started by Herman Mulder, the event has been designed for trail runners looking for a hard-core, no frills, back-to-basics physical challenge. The challenge comprised of five ascents of the Magaliesburg to the beacon above the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway. This equalled 1600m ascent over 21km.
Have a look at the following platforms to keep up to date with Jeep Team SA:
- Website: www.jeepteam.co.za
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeepteamsa
- Twitter: @jeepteamsa Instagram: JeepTeamSA
Editors’ Notes
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