An Interview with Nadia Langenegger on Biodynamic winemaking
- A return to the natural art of making wine
by ULLA DU TOIT
Waterkloof was born in the dynamic and unpredictable forces of nature in the centre of the Hottentots-Holland and Helderberg mountains' embrace. With its highest point at 300 metres above sea level and a scant four kilometres from the False Bay coast.
A combination of destiny and good judgement brought winemaker Nadia Langenegger, to Waterkloof and it is here were that she learned the essential aspects of quality vines and wines. Having been with Waterkloof since the opening of the cellar in 2009, she can genuinely say that she knows every square inch of vineyard on the farm like the palm of her hand and the tremendous potential that lies within it.
Living and work in harmony with nature are to acknowledge, respect and promote it...