{"id":955,"date":"2024-08-26T21:45:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T20:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terroirafrica.com\/home\/about\/"},"modified":"2024-08-27T17:59:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T16:59:31","slug":"founders-note","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/terroirafrica.com\/home\/founders-note\/","title":{"rendered":"Founder&#8217;s Note"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"955\" class=\"elementor elementor-955\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3e197b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b3e197b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-268af69 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"268af69\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a4b423 e-grid e-con-full animated-slow elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a4b423\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b18fafc premium-header-block premium-lq__none premium-box-lq__none elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-dual-header\" data-id=\"b18fafc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-dual-header.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"premium-dual-header-first-header \"><span class=\"premium-dual-header-first-span\">Welcome to Terroir Africa!  <\/span><span class=\"premium-dual-header-second-header \">Founder's Note<\/span><\/h2> \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f87f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8f87f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Step into Terroir Africa, where we are carefully curating an exclusive online wine cellar just for you\u2014a place where discerning wine lovers like yourself can indulge in the art and science of fine wine. 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<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbc43e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dbc43e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d05662 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d05662\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:4000}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8230;it\u2019s the heart and soul of wine. <br>It\u2019s the unique blend of soil, climate, and tradition that gives each wine its one-of-a-kind flavour. From the earthy richness of Bordeaux to the sun-soaked vineyards of Champagne, every bottle we offer is a reflection of the place it comes from\u2014each sip a celebration of its origin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a726b16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-image-separator\" data-id=\"a726b16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-image-separator.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"premium-image-separator-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/terroirafrica.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/16eaab83-44ab-4c60-89ed-d6ebeb0f6cab.jpg\" alt=\"Founder\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328dd32 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"328dd32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3384230 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3384230\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d48a65d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d48a65d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Terroir Africa, we\u2019re all about embracing these nuances. We believe wine isn\u2019t just something you drink\u2014it\u2019s a story waiting to be told, a journey through history and culture. Our collection is curated with care, bringing you wines that are not only exceptional in quality but also rich in heritage.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>As you browse through our selection, you\u2019ll discover that each bottle has been chosen to showcase the very best of the Terroir \u2018savoir faire\u2019, from renowned wine regions to exciting new discoveries. We will take you on a journey around the world, naturally starting from France representing the old world of wine and expanding to exclusive vineyards across Europe after which we will bring you the best from the new world including our very own producers from North and South Africa. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-111171d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"111171d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our wines are transported and stored in the right conditions to preserve the quality and taste in every bottle. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your journey, Terroir Africa is here to guide you every step of the way, offering a personalized experience that\u2019s anything but ordinary.<\/p><p>So, come on in! Explore the magic of Terroir Africa, savour the tradition, and enjoy the fruits of centuries of winemaking excellence. I encourage you to join our community and be the first to hear about our exclusive wine-tasting events, hosted by major wine producers and new arrivals, direct from the best hand-picked chateaux and producers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ba7a0 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94ba7a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6991a78 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6991a78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cae927e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cae927e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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