Tag: Silwervis
Tim James: Natural Wines and Complex Blends
A vineyard is not a natural thing: generally planted on prepared soils, often with artificial drainage, planted in rows with non-indigenous vines – themselves...
Terracura White 2017
Ryan Mostert of Silwervis and Terracura Wines puts his winemaking philosophy succinctly: “The right grape in the right place and then working as transparently...
Why trying to make wine less snobby is futile
Should the wine industry work harder to position wine as a lifestyle beverage rather than the special interest preserve of a few elites? Silwervis...
Terracura Syrah 2015
Silwervis Wines was started in the spirit of “healthy rebellion” that the now defunct Swartland Revolution epitomized by winemaker Ryan Mostert and partner Samantha...
Silwervis 2014
Charging R275 a bottle might not be a lot in an international context but it’s still ambitious by local standards, especially if it’s for...
Silwervis Chenin Blanc 2012
The Silwervis wines as made by Ryan Mostert, previously assistant at Reyneke in Stellenbosch, aren’t exactly breaking news but the Swartland Independent Wyn, Kos...