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Fiona Bergmann

@BergmannFiona

DipWSET, educator, novice farmer and owner of a growing menagerie.

 Franschhoek, South Africa
Joined November 2012
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@harryjsisson16 Jan 2024
Holy crap. The Lincoln Project just released an amazing new ad going after Donald Trump for being a dictator and abusing power. This is one of the best political ads I’ve ever seen. Definitely worth a watch.

God Made a Dictator

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Such a lovely surprise to find this gem on the menu at Bashay Rift Lodge. @ZAVineHugger
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Koekenaap Vermentino from #sakkiemouton + Kgalagadi sunset = happy Bergmanns. 😊
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Some Exciting New Sauvignon Blanc Releases from 2020 – Tasting the Painted Wolf Lightning… gregsherwoodmw.com/2021/09/1…
Some Exciting New Sauvignon Blanc Releases from 2020 – Tasting the Painted Wolf Lightning…

Some Exciting New Sauvignon Blanc Releases from 2020 – Tasting the Painted Wolf Lightning…

After eight days of extensive tastings for the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2021 as the South African panel chair, it became very apparent that the 2020 vintage Sauvignon Blancs being released at …

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Cathy Marston@CathyMarston14 Aug 2021
All the lecturers have loved it! Bring on next week now!! @andrewjshelly @AlisonSussex @BergmannFiona @mabasadi
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Wine & Marketing Class 1 students had an incredible week of #wset level 2 with fab lecturers: Alison, Andrew & Fiona 🤩. Thanks @WineChallenge @WSETglobal @TheWineCentre for the support! Now to study!🍇🍷😅📚📝. Class 2’s turn is on Monday! 🙌 🇿🇦 #wineeducation #wineknowledge
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Awesome to be back in the classroom this week teaching @WSETglobal Level 2 to the future stars of the SA wine world at @PYDAcademy. Such a great group of students! @TheWineCentre
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Toby advises Simba not to watch the penalties.
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And finally, it’s Crayfish time!
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We are having a very exciting week. Look what our Black Pack Roussanne 2019 has done at the National Wine Challenge. It is a Top 100 SA Wine & Double Platinum Award winner, AND Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class!
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Some deliveries are just more exciting than others. Finally I get to try this! 🙏🏻
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In memory of the alpha male of the Skukuza pack - Painted Wolf Lightning Sauvignon Blanc 2020 winemag.co.za/wine/review/pa…

Painted Wolf Lightning Sauvignon Blanc 2020 - winemag

Painted Wolf, the label owned by Jeremy and Emma Borg, sees a portion of turnover donated to organisations dedicated to protecting the endangered African

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Angela Lloyd@AngelaLloyd11 Mar 2021
Ardent conservationists of African Wild Dogs, Jeremy & Emma Borg of @PaintedWolfWine have launched Lighting Sauvignon, named for the Kruger’s famous alpha male. Oak barrels, ‘egg’ & natural ferment combine in a racy, serious & ageworthy wine.
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Lightning was one of the Kruger National Park’s most famous painted wolves. The alpha male of the Skukuza Pack, with his signature lightning flash on his left side he was and beloved by researchers and the public alike. See Lightning in action here: youtube.com/watch?v=6ntFTq9c…...
A Dog Called 'Lightning'!

A Dog Called 'Lightning'!

One of Africa's largest wilderness preserves has only 130 African w...

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Remember those grapes from Vaalvlei Farm? We are thrilled to welcome an exciting new member to the pack – Lightning Sauvignon Blanc 2020, a premium wine from Walker Bay. Please visit our online shop for details: paintedwolfwines.com/our-win….
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Year 1 of my micro Cab Franc experiment and we have lots of grapes! The vines seem happy in this sandy, stony soil.
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What happens when you rub two dogs together? 🤔😮🐾 Find out in this great article about the work of Cole du Plessis and the @TheEWT. timeslive.co.za/.../2021-01-… Have a lovely weekend and don't forget to visit our online shop for your 25% discount on ALL wines. 🍷🐾😀
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Late to the party but NYE bottles of note. Wishing everyone all the very best for 2021. @BubblesFerreira @SadieFamilyWine
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We regret that due to COVID-19 restrictions our tasting room is closed until 15 January. Orders placed through our online shop are very welcome & will be delivered after 15 January. paintedwolfwines.com/our-win… Thank you for your support. Let's work together to keep each other safe.
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This little lockdown 2017 Chenin from @PaintedWolfWine & Jeremy Borg made from Old Vine Paarl fruit going down a treat. Subtle pithy oxidative notes, bruised yellow orchard fruits, crushed granite & dried apricot aromatics. Mineral, focused & beautiful long length!! 92+/100 GSMW – at Richmond, London
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We have an exciting new virtual den and online shop! Visit paintedwolfwines.com 😀🍷🐾
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