Wine Review South Africa: Zingo Munger of Cape Classics, DeMorgenzon
Wine Talks Global by Antoinette Landragin
Episode notes
COVID series, recorded 2020
In this episode, Zingo Munger explores the captivating story of De Morgenzon, a renowned winery nestled high above the Stellenboschkloof Valley, where the first rays of dawn illuminate its vineyards. With roots tracing back to 1682, when it was part of South Africa's inaugural vineyards, DeMorgenzon boasts a winemaking legacy spanning over three centuries.
Situated on historic grounds with vineyards facing South and South-East at elevations ranging from 700 to 1,400 feet, DeMorgenzon's soils, rich in decomposed granite, narrate a geological tale millions of years old. The estate's prime location, overlooking the convergence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, gifts it with a cool microclimate, yielding wines of exceptional finesse and purity.
Under the stewardship of Wendy and Hylton Appelbaum since 20 ...