Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards
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January 2000 Have you ever wondered just what it would take to fulfill the dream of having your own vineyard. Have you often sat in the office, knee deep in paperwork, or worse, and thought there must be a less boring way to make a living? Well this is your chance to find out. Our willing guinea pigs at Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards have been prevailed upon to spill the beans and share all with you: the highs, the lows, the joy and the despair. Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards is a newly formed venture. It is the huge gamble of two Englishmen, Jason Scott (aka Tom Garnet- Wolseley) and George Austin (aka John Merriman). They first met in Germany where they were working as investment bankers. Weekend road trips to the Rheingau, Mosel, Alsace and their annual pilgrimage to the Beaune wine festival in Burgundy were the source of much inebriated fun. These weekends were the catalyst for a burgeoning love of the fruit of the vine. They are still slaving away in the city, but now they really need the money. The ten year dream of starting a vineyard has come true. They purchased their farm in Tulbagh in January 2000 and planted their very first vines with the highest expectations of producing pure nectar in a glass. We have asked Jason Scott and George Austin (writing under their nom du plume), the directors of Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards to give their perspective on this investment. Share with them the decision making process involved in every stage of their venture, and what strategy they are using to work towards their goal. They will be writing candidly about progress in their vineyard and sharing all the trials and tribulations inherent in the venture. This insight comprises the background to their arrival in South Africa, and ultimately into the Tulbagh Valley under the chapter heading, The Birth of a Vineyard. As an ongoing insight we will be publishing monthly updates on the progress of the venture.
UPDATE JANUARY 2005 Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards (TMV) has now ended their diary. The last diary entry was made on this website in December 2004 and they have now built their own website at www.tmv.co.za where you can continue to follow their progress. Cheers The Team at TMV
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