Welcome to the blog of Johnathan Grieve.
I am the proprietor of Avondale wine estate, and pioneer of the BioLOGIC® approach to sustainable viticulture. The transformation of Avondale from over-used and abused land into a thriving, robust vineyard ecosystem has been a personal learning journey of more than a decade long. This blog is where I share some of what I have learnt about promoting life on our farm and the wonderful impact this has had on our handcrafted premium quality wines.
Johnathan Grieve
House&Leisure’s exclusive twitter interview with Johnathan Grieve
House& Leisure had an exclusive twitter interview with Johnathan Grieve on Wednesday, 13 July 2011.
This is what was said during this hour long live interview.
Simply red winter warmers
© Business Day/ Homefront
Winter is the season to explore the warm flavours of the Cape’s reds, writes Graham Howe, 10 June 2011
As temperatures drop I always enjoy the time of the year when red wines come into their own to complement rich winter fare. I’ve tasted my way through a mixed case of exciting new blends from newer producers like Avondale, Shannon Vineyards and Oldenburg, as well as a few classics from old Stellenbosch favourites like Delheim, Muratie, Slaley, Villiera and Yonder Hill.
Avondale celebrates success of their BioLOGIC methodology with the release of an exclusive new collection
Article written by Avondale
Publish by Wine.co.za 03 March 2011
Avondale, a family-owned and managed wine estate near Paarl, is celebrating the success of its unique approach to winemaking with the launch of a re-styled range of their wines.
Proprietor Johnathan Grieve says it has been a long but rewarding journey. “When I joined Avondale in 1999, the farm was suffering from years of chemical abuse. In order to restore the natural balance and produce extraordinary wines in keeping with the family’s long term vision, we had to be innovative in our approach, and so BioLOGIC was born.”
Extraordinary Experience – Spring Markets in Finland
The business of making Avondale wines available in far-flung corners of the world always makes for memorable experiences. Last month, I was on whirlwind tour of some of the Scandinavian countries where we sell Avondale wines. In Helsinki, I took sometime out to visit the colourful and busy Market Square which includes Wanha Kauppahalli, the traditional Old Market Hall at the South Harbour.
Balancing the Soils the BioLOGIC Way
At Avondale, we draw on the science of the Albrecht System of soil balancing to promote and sustain healthy life in our soils. Dr William Albrecht was one of the world’s foremost authorities on the impact of soil health on the health of plants, animals and people. He proposed that there was an ideal pH in the soil that would promote the optimum nutritional uptake for crops.
Samsara Recipe Challenge
I am kick-starting the Samsara recipe challenge with a favourite dessert that I have been making since my student days. I think pears are a brilliant pairing with Samsara with its touch of white pepper on the nose, and hints of clove and cinnamon…
Johnathan Grieve: South African creator of nature-friendly wines
Article written by Louise Hurren
© Gilbert & Gaillard magazine: Wine Grower Portrait Johnathan Grieve
Summer 2011
With his fine arts background and a fascination for the interaction between science and nature, 34 year old South African Johnathan Grieve is no ordinary wine producer. Applying a knowledge of organic and biodynamic farming principles at Avondale, he crafts a range of nature-friendly wines that have earned him respect, both locally and abroad.