Join Master of Wine and winemaker Richard Kershaw to for an in-depth exploration into his wines, and the region of Elgin, South Africa.
Event details
Richard Kershaw MW is known as a producer of some of the finest wines in South Africa. He joins us at WSET School London to present a selection of his wines, alongside a comprehensive overview of Elgin soils, microclimates and vineyard areas – with particular attention paid to how this affects his winemaking.
Richard also takes a special interest in the importance of clones, and will discuss the significance of the clones he chooses to plant, and why.
This is a must-attend for wine geeks who want to get to grips with the practical realities of viticulture and winemaking.
Wine list coming soon...
Tasting level
Masterclass: Our most advanced sessions, suitable for those who have a WSET Level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge. Gain expert knowledge and insights from a specialist speaker.
About the presenter, Richard Kershaw MW
Born and raised in the UK, Richard started his career as a chef before travelling extensively, making wine in Chile, California, Hungary, Germany and Bordeaux. In Bordeaux, he helped co-produce a book about the smaller vigneron of the Gironde. In 1999, Richard settled in South Africa and worked at Mulderbosch Vineyards, Nelson Estate and Kanu as a winemaker before rejoining Mulderbosch in 2009. He established Kershaw Wines in January 2012 to create clonally selected, site-specific, cool climate wines in the Elgin Valley, the country’s coolest wine region, choosing to focus on apposite noble grapes (ones with the ability to produce world-class examples) and now has a stable of award-winning wines focused on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah.
Richard was invited to join the Cape Winemaker’s Guild in 2021. One of only 11 international Masters of Wine who actively make their own wines and South Africa’s only winemaking Master of Wine, he is much in demand when not in the vineyard or cellar. A wine show judge for many prestigious competitions around the globe, he is also part of the educational panel for the Institute of Masters of Wine, lectures for the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) in South Africa, and shares the breadth of his knowledge with students and consumers via talks, tastings and blogs.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
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Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.