SA wine 'paradise' Hemel en Aarde finds success by going its own way
SA wine 'paradise' Hemel en Aarde finds success by going its own way By AFP Share Hemel en Aarde produces a red and a white wine from Burgundy grape varieties of eastern-central France. Heaven and Earth, that is the name in Afrikaans for this valley nestled between arid mountains and the cool ocean, a location that makes it a paradise for winegrowing. Not for nothing are vineyards in Hemel en Aarde carving out a global reputation among wine lovers seeking a fresh, distinctive flavour. Winemakers here do not try to imitate the big European names, which can often be a stifling benchmark.