The Amorim Cap Classique challenge is considered South Africa’s bench mark competition for premium quality Methode Cap Classique. The inaugural competition was in 2002 and is now held annually and judged by a panel of respected industry figures with experience in tasting and judging MCC specifically, with the results being released in September at the Amorim awards dinner. Since 2013 we have taken part in this prestigious event, each year walking away with an accolade.



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Variety, along with maturity, are the two most important factors that influence the quality and taste of olive oil. In 2005, while planting vineyards on the Domaine des Dieux farm, we decided to include olive trees in our planting and chose 3 olive varieties specifically grown for producing quality olive oil:  Frantoio, Coratina and Leccino. The aim was not only to be able to pick and press olives for olive oil, but also to provide a windbreaker for the vineyards, assist with...