by Johnathan Grieve | Dec 13, 2017 | News
Amphora wine-making, the fermenting and ageing of wines in ceramic vessels based on ancient designs, is fast becoming a notable trend across the world’s wine regions. Years ago, we dug up clay on the farm and got a local potter to handcraft and fire our first...
by Johnathan Grieve | Dec 10, 2017 | News
Be inspired by FABER’S Chef-Patron, Eric Bulpitt and wow your guests this holiday season with this amazing dessert that pairs perfectly with Avondale Amphora. Chocolate Poached Pears, Blueberries, Chocolate Sorbet and Granola To make the chocolate poached pears: 750g...
by Johnathan Grieve | Nov 29, 2017 | News
Avondale is one of the pioneers of amphora wine-making in South Africa, and our use of these original wine-making vessels has mostly been to use the bright-fruit amphora portions of our wines in our blending process. Wines made in these fired clay vessels have a...
by Johnathan Grieve | Nov 10, 2017 | News
Amphora wine-making, the fermenting and ageing of wines in clay vessels based on ancient designs, is fast becoming a notable trend across the world’s wine regions. Years ago, we dug up clay on the farm and got a local potter to handcraft and fire our first amphorae,...
