Wine, apples, and the art of ageing very well

Farmer's WeeklyStaff Reporter · 11 October 2026 at 06:00

Pomologist, former wine columnist, and inveterate collector Buks Nel has spent a lifetime exploring wine, apples, and much more. Pieter de Waal visited him for Cap Classique, conversation, and a taste of patience.
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