Laurie Cooper (Smorthwaite) (@kznwine) 's Twitter Profile
Laurie Cooper (Smorthwaite)

@kznwine

Winemaker at Abingdon Estate, WSET Educator, KZN School of Wine

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Unilever Chef of the year Competiiton 2018 ——— A new addition to the competition is the high tea pairing, using the incredible pureleaf tea range. It was a privilege to judge this modern… instagram.com/p/BnWpj1rg9ZL/…

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3 exciting days at Cape Wine 2018. To have a venue filled with such diversity, passion and optimism towards the future of the South African wine industry was certainly energizing. What exciting times ahead for SA on an international platform. PIWOSA @CapeWine2018 IWSC - International Wine & Spirit Competition

3 exciting days at Cape Wine 2018. To have a venue filled with such diversity, passion and optimism towards the future of the South African wine industry was certainly energizing. 
What exciting times ahead for SA on an international platform. <a href="/PIWOSA/">PIWOSA</a> @CapeWine2018 <a href="/theIWSC/">IWSC - International Wine & Spirit Competition</a>
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Breakfast at the Bev with Miguel. Miguel Chan It is always a treat to reconnect with Miguel and share the Abingdon journey with him whilst capturing every word of advice and feedback. Your opinion is always valued. Thank you for your ongoing support Miguel. Beverly Hills Hotel

Breakfast at the Bev with Miguel. <a href="/capewinereview/">Miguel Chan</a> 
It is always a treat to reconnect with Miguel and share the Abingdon journey with him whilst capturing every word of advice and feedback. Your opinion is always valued. 
Thank you for your ongoing support Miguel. <a href="/BevHillsZA/">Beverly Hills Hotel</a>
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Another year, another group of exciting chefs who not only know how to cook but how to appreciate, evaluate and pair wines of the world! An honour to have the Jackie Cameron School of Food… instagram.com/p/BsOQ3sZH939/…

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Good morning! A fresh 12 degree start to the week after some heavy rains at Abingdon. Beautifully clean and fresh but #saharvest2019 will have to wait! #goodthingscometothosewhowait… instagram.com/p/BtcmfGHhe2U/…

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PÉTRUS - On hallowed grounds The mystique of the unique blue clay that nurtures merlot with power, complexity, elegance and structure that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. Tasting the 2018 vintage - arguably one of the best of recent vintages

PÉTRUS - On hallowed grounds
The mystique of the unique blue clay that nurtures merlot with power, complexity, elegance and structure that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. 
Tasting the 2018 vintage - arguably one of the best of recent vintages
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A monumental day for Abingdon Wine Estate - delivering the Abingdon lion as the 2020 mascot for Pétrus in Pomerol. Our Abingdon lion sits proudly amongst other mascots from esteemed wine estates around the world, in arguably what is known as the best wine estate in the world.

A monumental day for Abingdon Wine Estate - delivering the Abingdon lion as the 2020 mascot for Pétrus in Pomerol. 
Our Abingdon lion sits proudly amongst other mascots from esteemed wine estates around the world, in arguably what is known as the best wine estate in the world.
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With our reds still waiting to be harvested, I’m am extremely grateful our vineyards and cellar are on site. My heart goes out to those unable to travel to a years hard work and income 😢

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The US has seen a 66% Rise in wine sales, the UK can’t keep up with online wine orders during lockdown. Can we please let this industry prosper during this time?? Off trade sales are needed 😔Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 The Presidency 🇿🇦 #lockdown

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Such a warm wine welcome today at Abingdon Wine Estate - a huge Laurie Cooper (Smorthwaite) success story in the Natal KZN Midlands. Thank you Ian & Jane Smorthwaite - sorry to miss you Laurie. 🍷 abingdonestate.co.za

Such a warm wine welcome today at <a href="/AbingdonEstate/">Abingdon Wine Estate</a> - a huge <a href="/KznWine/">Laurie Cooper (Smorthwaite)</a> success story in the Natal KZN Midlands. Thank you Ian &amp; Jane Smorthwaite - sorry to miss you Laurie. 🍷

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