This country continues to be a conundrum. Black and white. White and black. Shades of grey starting to edge in. There is change happening. Not fast enough for some : too quick for others. There will be change. There needs to be, to get rid of the inequality. But let it be properly considered, sensible, and above all fair.
Thinking heh ?
Doesn't compare to wine tasting.
A very good lunch ( predictive text wanted hunch ) at the Blaauwklippen vineyard (1682) was followed by a tasting at Boschendal (1685 says Al ).
These are very sophisticated places. History, beauty, taste .
Surprised we got past security.
And it was only notched up when we did our organised tasting trip. Sean Wilyman came recommended by BA crew. Another gem. A young, educated, white man very positive about the country's future. Particularly the educated black people now on the fringes of power. Good to hear.
First stop Waterford. Stunning vineyard . Fascinating wines , some matched to chocolate . Slurp of wine, bit of chocolate. Yummy ! The winemaking is very hi-tec. All stainless steel, bells and whistles. Then the French oak barrels come in. Hundreds of them in the cellar, where the wine stays for a while, taking on those vanilla , cedary flavours from the wood . A calm, restful space, just right for graceful ageing. Could use a bit of that myself.
Onwards then to Ernie's. Els the golfer that is. Jaw dropping view from the front of the winery terrace. They've got to be happy vines growing here. No white varieties though. Just a bit too hot. We didn't find the wines as good here, but the top red was top notch.
Ironically, according to one of the staff we were chatting to, Ernie himself favours a double brandy and coke when he visits. If this was my place I'd never be away.
Evening saw us gathered around the BBQ for a meal of expertly charred protein - ribs, sausage, kebabs and a chop. Thanks Al, master of the tongs and charcoal.
Over and out.
Coy
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