Wine aficionados agree – if the bottle says Durbanville, then it’s world-class. 

This is the conclusion from a record local and international highs that have set the tone for a range of upcoming developments.

The past 12 months has shown the excellence of Durbanville wines hailed not only at the highest levels of some of the world’s most authoritative competitions, but also across vintages and varieties. “It has truly been a year in which the world of wine has welcomed Durbanville as one of the world’s best,” says Natasha de Villiers, manager of the Durbanville Wine Valley organisation.

Locally, new attractions have also ensured it remains front of mind with visitors to the Cape. These included a new self-guided tour at Durbanville Hills; and new tasting facilities at Meerendal and for De Grendel, on Table Mountain.

Furthermore, the Durbanville Harvest Festival takes place from March 1-3; and the Sauvignon Soiree – a pinnacle event to celebrate International Day of Sauvignon Blanc – on May 3 (further details below).

“Sadly, this was also a year of remembrance,” she adds. “In the passing of Durbanville Hills’ cellarmaster Martin Moore, we lost a beloved member and staunch ambassador of the Durbanville Wine Family.”

New self-guided tour at Durbanville Hills

A champion of world-class quality

A close look at Durbanville Wine Valley’s record of achievements reveals the deep gold that has its primary source in its exceptional terroir.

Starting with the 2023 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 held earlier this year, the region featured strongly once again. This year however, there was a twist. Wines that generally excite the judges have most often been those from the current vintage, but for 2023 accolades uncharacteristically included Durbanville wines from the previous vintage. This is a testament to the aging potential of Durbanville Sauvignon Blancs, also helping to dispel the stereotype of "current vintage is best".

Durbanville’s older vintage white wines also stood out at the Trophy Wine Show with Bloemendal taking the region’s top honours.

At the Michelangelo International Wine and Spirit Awards this year, Durbanville increased its achievements of 11 Double Golds from seven producers from the previous year’s 8 Double Golds between three producers.

At the Veritas Awards, Durbanville was awarded more Double Gold winners than previously. Interesting to see however, was the variety of white and red wines from Durbanville winning Double Gold. In 2022, there were three Sauvignon blancs, two Syrahs and one Pinot noir. This year among the white wines were two Sauvignon blancs and one DG for Semillon and Chenin blanc, and among the reds, two for Pinotage and one for Syrah and Pinot noir.

Cross-varietal excellence was also recognised at the recent unveiling of Platter’s SA Wine Guide with Durbanville wines receiving the pinnacle five star-rating across cultivars and styles, not only for Sauvignon Blanc, but in categories for Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Red Blends/Cape Bordeaux.

New tasting facilities at Meerendal

International success

This same trend echoed in the region’s international performance. Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc was the standout wine internationally, but cool climate diversity was shown with Durbanville reds excelling equally well at the International Wine Challenge and Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.

At the Decanter Wine Awards, Durbanville mustered a silver as its highest award in 2022. This year, Diemersdal received Platinum. They certainly weren’t alone and multiple Durbanville producers shared this limelight too.

Further enhancing its status, Durbanville’s prominence was also affirmed via the key role it played during the past year in numerous major events.

Among the most prominent was Durbanville’s co-hosting of the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon in March. This was the first time in history the Sauvignon blanc-focussed championship was held outside Europe, and part of the event included a visit to South Africa’s leading Sauvignon blanc region.

It comprised of over 50 specialist wine tasters, of which the majority were foreigners who had never been to the country before. Part of their experience, curated by Sauvignon Blanc SA, included official functions hosted at Durbanville Hills and Diemersdal and attended by all Durbanville producers.

In August, Durbanvillle also hosted a visit by judges of the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) at Klein Roosboom; Veritas judges at De Grendel and Maastricht in September, and; and, Masters of Wine on an official visit to Cape Town.

Durbanville wineries also took the message of regional excellence north. In September, they hosted a group tasting, themed event titled Urban Odyssey in Johannesburg. The setting was headline Sandton restaurant and bar Zioux, conceived by chef entrepreneur David Higgs and the team behind the award- winning Marble and Saint restaurants.

New tasting facilities for De Grendel, on Table Mountain

Book now for these events

• The Durbanville Harvest Festival takes place at D’Aria from March 1-3, from 10:00 to 18:00 daily.
• The Sauvignon Soiree takes place at Nitida’s Cassia Restaurant on May 3 from 17:00 to 20:00.

Durbanville wines are available for sale directly from the wineries’ websites.

For more information about Durbanville Wine Valley, visit www.durbanvillewine.co.za or email info@durbanvillewine.co.za.

Tag and follow Durbanville Wine Valley to get the latest news about events. Use @DurbanvilleWine on Twitter and Facebook, Instagram.

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Muratie is excited to welcome back the Albert Frost Trio for another concert on the Garden Terrace on Saturday 9th December 2023.

Don’t miss this live open-air show beneath the ancient oak trees featuring memorable music, great company, good eats and even better wine.

Albert Frost, Schalk Joubert and Jono Sweetman will be performing together at Muratie Wine Estate! For the past two decades the energetic performances of SAMA award-winning blues/rock guitarist/singer Albert Frost have captured audiences worldwide. Dubbed the “South African Hendrix”, Frost deftly alternates between rhythm and lead, showcasing his extraordinary skills on the acoustic and electric guitars. His first love is the Blues, stemming from the influence of his long relationship with the Blues Broers, a well-known and respected group from Cape Town with whom he has performed since 1994 at the age of 17.

Come and see what the buzz is about for yourself and enjoy Muratie’s wines and lunch from the Muratie Farm Kitchen.

• Venue: Muratie Estate, Stellenbosch (Guests will be seated at tables on the Garden Terrace)
• Date: Saturday 9th December 2023
• Time: Check in from 11.00 am, Lunch from 12:00 pm, Music starts at 1:00 pm
• Tickets: R295 per person includes a welcome drink – tickets to please be purchased in advance Buy online at www.muratie.co.za/muratie-event/albert-frost-trio/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form
• Food & Drink: A selected menu from the Muratie Farm Kitchen and Muratie wines and other beverages will be available for purchase.

A visit to the historic estate reveals a piece of history where time has largely stood still, where the unique old-world ambience is almost tangible. Guarded over by magnificent ancient oak trees, the passion for preserving the estate’s rich, centuries-old heritage is captured in every nook and cranny of this family farm. Even the Muratie wines reflect a tangible sense of time suspended, with the estate’s wines named after extraordinary characters from the past who moulded Muratie as we know it today, each wine with its own charming story described on the back label.

SIP ON MURATIE WINES AND TASTE HISTORY FOR YOURSELF

Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch · www.muratie.co.za · 021 865 2330 · info@muratie.co.za

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The V&A Waterfront’s Silo District is sparkling with the spectacular addition of an interactive Pongrácz Christmas tree, inviting everyone to celebrate “Festive, Your Way”.

Visitors can share in the festive spirit by visiting the tree and on selected weekends in December they can see their special messages to family and friends light up, sharing what this special time of year means to them.

Standing tall at 8.5 meters, this remarkable tree takes the distinctive form of the Pongrácz bottle adorned with cascading golden baubles and a colossal star-shaped stopper. At the heart of the star, a cutting-edge outdoor laser—currently a one-of-a-kind feature in South Africa— will light up the night for several hundred meters.

Around the structure of the bottle-shape, custom-made LED lights spiraling from the base to the star topper, will create a dazzling spectacle painting the tree in a myriad of colours at different intervals.

On selected days, visitors have the unique opportunity to transmit personalised messages to family and friends, which will be showcased in real-time on the tree. Embracing the festive ambiance, the tree serves as a captivating backdrop for Instagram-worthy moments and a spacious deck surrounding the tree provides an ideal spot for capturing photographs.

Everyone is invited to witness the sky aglow with holiday merriment from now until 10 January 2024.

The #FestiveYourWay campaign includes a digital presence with an interactive virtual tree offering all South Africans to share what gives them that special festive feeling. Enter and stand the chance to win one of four exclusive Pongrácz experiences worth R20 000 each.

Visit them on Instagram and Facebook and share the festive cheer!

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Spice Route Winery’s name recalls the ancient mariners of the 15th century who went on a journey of discovery in search of exotic spices. 

Bewildered by the quality of grapes in a region better known for its wheat and rolling fynbos hills, Charles set forth to acquire the farm and explore its soils and extreme climate. Hence Spice Route Winery was born. An astonishing journey had begun. In just a few years, Spice Route became a cult label experiencing enormous acclaim both locally and abroad.

The Spice Route journey continued to the Paarl Winelands with the launch of the Spice Route Destination, giving wine lovers a more conveniently located venue to explore the Spice Route wines at the tasting room and at Jewell’s and the other restaurants on the farm. Situated on the slopes of the scenic Paarl Mountains with panoramic views, right next to Fairview, the Spice Route Destination is home to a carefully curated selection of authentic artisanal residents, presenting a journey of discovery of exotic flavours, aesthetics and experiences right on your doorstep, a mere 45-minute drive from Cape Town.

Synonymous with exploration, adventure and innovation, Spice Route’s ‘Journey of Discovery’ is on-going, venturing out further into the Western Cape’s wine regions in a quest to discover more extraordinary vineyards to expand their wine offering. Entrée to vineyards in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Darling, Swartland, Piekernierskloof and the South Coast provides access to a wide range of climates and soils from which to forge Spice Route’s new wines. Enter the Spice Route Journey Wine Range.

SPICE ROUTE JOURNEY WINE RANGE

The new Spice Route Journey range will comprise seven wines displaying new labels with neutral slightly old-school cartographic hues that encompass Spice Route’s ventures into new wine regions. Three wines in the range have been released, a Sauvignon Blanc 2023 from Darling, a Chenin Blanc 2023 from Paarl and a Provence-style Rosé 2023 from a Grenache Noir vineyard in Darling. Other new wines to follow shortly are a Pinotage, Grenache, Mourvèdre and a red blend.

SPICE ROUTE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 - Pistachio green, aromatic, mineral
Spice Route’s journey of discovery led to Darling, a great region for Sauvignon Blanc. The 2023 Spice Route Sauvignon Blanc is a wonderful expression of cool climate Darling vines, with enticing aromas of tropical fruits and stone fruit. The stone fruit notes carry through onto the palate with a fresh, zippy acidity and an intense lingering mouthfeel.

SPICE ROUTE CHENIN BLANC 2023 - Subtle turmeric colour, tropical, crisp
Spice Route’s journey of discovery led to an expressive vineyard in Paarl. A buffet table of juicy, tropical fruits! Generous tropical aromas of guava and passion fruit and a dash of lime greet you on the nose. The palate again creates a tropical sensory experience with an unexpected addition of canned pears on the mid palate. A beautifully integrated acidity carries the moreish finish.

SPICE ROUTE ROSÉ 2023 - Peppercorn pink, rose petal, raspberry
Spice Route’s journey of discovery led to a Grenache Noir vineyard in Darling. This Provence-style Rosé is light, fresh and delicate without being subdued. Whimsical aromas of strawberries, candy floss and rose petals dance harmoniously to form a pleasurable perfume. Rich flavours of ripe strawberries and honey on the palate lead to a lingering mouthfeel on the finish.

Purchase: The Spice Route Journey Range of Wines is available for purchase at the Spice Route Destination in Paarl and online at www.spiceroutewines.co.za/shop/

Price: R95 per bottle

Spice Route’s a Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Provence-style Rosé 2023 make for ideal summer enjoyment and are perfect for picnics

SPICE ROUTE - THE DESTINATION

Situated in the scenic Paarl Winelands with lush lawns, stately old oak trees and glorious sweeping views, Spice Route, the ultimate family destination, is home to Spice Route wines and a unique collection of hand-picked authentic artisanal residents.

Panoramic view from Spice Route Destination in Paarl

Here you can enjoy tasting Spice Route wines, and wine pairing with Neil Jewell’s famous charcuterie, in the rustic underground tasting room, or outside under the pergola, whilst soaking up the panoramic scenery.

The collection of exciting and varied artisans include Spice Route Wines, several restaurants including Jewell’s, the highly acclaimed farm-to-table eatery headed up by charcuterie whizz Neil Jewell and his wife and baker par excellence, Tina; The Trading Company, an eclectic décor and gift store filled with authentically made curated pieces by local talent owned by Abigail Bisogno, sister of Charles Back and co-owner of Spice Route; as well as a gin distillery, deli, art studio, ceramic studio, adventure trails, a pilates studio plus chocolate, ice-cream and craft beer tastings and a popular outdoor kids’ play area.

For more info visit www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/

SPICE ROUTE DESTINATION

The Ultimate Family Destination in Paarl!

A mere 45-minute drive from Cape Town!

Winner of KFM 94.5 Best Wine Farm Experience | 2021 & 2022

Spice Route Destination in Paarl

Suid Agter Paarl Road, Suider Paarl, South Africa

Tel: 021 863 5200 · Email: info@spiceroute.co.za

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SpiceRoutePaarl

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiceroutepaarl/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpiceRoutePaarl

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In a showstopping moment, The Tangram Restaurant at Durbanville Hills Winery has been awarded South Africa’s Best Restaurant at the 2023 Restaurant Week.

With over 25 000 diners dining at 140 participating restaurants nationwide, The Tangram restaurant came out tops with an overall average rating of 10 out 10 for service, cuisine and ambience.

Best Restaurant in South Africa – The Tangram at Durbanville Hills
Rating 10 (cuisine: 9.9, service: 10, ambience: 10)

Competing against some of the best restaurants in the country, The Tangram Restaurant, was a clear winner. Famed for its spectacular views of Table Mountain and Table Bay and contemporary finishes, Chef Tamzyn Ehlers uses only the freshest ingredients, and creatively ensures an extraordinary visual and taste experience.

The regional winners:

Best of Cape Town - Homespun at The Andros
Rating 9.7 (cuisine: 9.7, service: 9.8, ambience: 9.6)

Best of Johannesburg - Marble
Rating 9.8 (cuisine: 9.6, service: 9.9, ambience: 9.8)

Best of Pretoria - Brasserie de Paris
Rating 9.8 (cuisine: 9.7, service: 9.9, ambience: 9.7)

Best of the Winelands - La Petite Colombe
Rating 10 (cuisine: 10, service: 10, ambience: 9.9)

Best of Durban: The Chefs' Table
Rating 9.7 (cuisine: 9.8, service: 9.8, ambience: 9.4)

Dirk Steyn, The Tangram General Manager, says it’s an incredible honour to be recognised as the best in South Africa.

“The hospitality industry is tough and very competitive. Consumers demand quality, creativity, exceptional service and unique experiences. Dining out is such a social and emotive engagement, and consumers have extremely high expectations.”

“Since we pride ourselves in delivering beyond expectations, our team are overjoyed by the announcement. Especially considering that people travelled from all corners of Cape Town to experience our offerings during Restaurant Week – diners we are sure will become regular customers.”

Restaurant Week was held from 29 September to 5 November and sees participating restaurants developing a special menu for diners to enjoy at discounted rates. Diners are encouraged to rate their experience allowing the top restaurants to be voted as such by those who enjoy eating out rather than a panel of judges.

Visit The Tangram Restaurant for an unforgettable breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Details: 

Paarl’s innovative, new-kid-on-the-block winery, Brookdale Estate, has earned its first 5-star Platter rating. 

The winners of the 2023 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced at a black-tie gala dinner at the Five Star Arabella Hotel & Spa on Saturday, 18 November. 

The winners of the 2023 Diners Club Young Winemaker and Winemaker of the Year awards receiving their Trophies - Left: Nongcebo Langa from Delheim Wines (2023 Young Winemaker of the Year), and Right: Tertius Boshoff from Stellenrust Wines (2023 Winemaker of the Year)

Diners Club introduced the Winemaker of the Year award to encourage local winemakers to raise the standard of wines produced in South Africa, and the Young Winemaker of the Year award was established to encourage winemakers under the age of 30 to develop their skills, express their individuality, and add to the future prestige of South African wines internationally.

The Winemaker and Young Winemaker awards focus on quality and the recognition of excellence and are among the country’s most prestigious and most-respected wine industry competitions. While most wine industry awards focus on the winning wines, the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards celebrate the creators of the winning wines, honouring the skills and talents of the vintners.

Tertius Boshoff (Stellenrust Wines) with his 2023 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Trophy

The awards are presented to winemakers who produce a wine that the judging panel considers to be the best in the two specified categories for the annual competition. This year, the category for the 43rd Winemaker of the Year award was Syrah/Shiraz, with White Wine the category for the 23rd Young Winemaker of the Year award. As in previous years, winemakers could be shortlisted for more than one submission. These awards are open to all in the South African wine industry at no cost, thus affording all winemakers an equal opportunity.

There were over 180 entries this year and the field was narrowed down to 12 finalists through rigorous judging over two days by a team of wine experts. Six winemakers were shortlisted for the prestigious Winemaker of the Year award, and six were shortlisted for Young Winemaker of the Year. All the judges agree that it was a close race for the top prizes, a clear indication that the finalist wines were outstanding.

This year’s Diners Club Winemaker of the Year (Category Syrah/Shiraz), Tertius Boshoff delighted the judges with his 2020 Stellenrust ArtiSons Blueberry Hill Shiraz. The 2023 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year, Nongcebo Langa, received her award (White Wines Category) for her 2022 Delheim Gewürztraminer.

The winning winemaker received R50 000 and the winning young winemaker received R25 000. In addition, both winners received a round-trip air ticket to a wine-producing region.

Nongcebo Langa (Delheim Wines) with her 2023 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year Trophy

THE 2023 DINERS CLUB WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR JUDGES

Carrie Adams – Head Judge; Winnie Bowman; Yegas Naidoo; Shane Mumba; Denzel Swarts and Gregory Mutambe.

ABOUT DINERS CLUB: 

The eagerly awaited 2024 edition of South Africa’s original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter’s Guide, is here, with a rich, luxurious cover colour that evokes the unique pleasure of drinking truly fine wine.

The 44th edition of this best-selling guide features well over 900 producers, merchants and brands, including 31 new ones, and over 8,000 locally produced wines, as well as brandies, husk spirits and sherry-style wines.

The guide’s descriptions and ratings, compiled in association with a team of leading experts, make it easy to find the right wine for any occasion, while the good-value indicators highlight those bottlings which are especially budget friendly across all quality levels.

Platter’s 2024 also packs extensive information on where to go and what to do in wine country. Winetasting options are covered in detail, along with many winery amenities, attractions and activities, plus dining and accommodation in Cape Town and the winelands. Easy-to-use maps and quick look-up tables provide invaluable help for visitors planning their own wineland rambles, while listings of specialised wine tour operators offer a variety of alternatives for those who prefer a guided experience.

Fully updated notes on the major winegrowing regions, grape varieties, winemaking styles, winetasting terms, and the major wine competitions and awards, as well as listings of wine educators country-wide form part of a wide-ranging offering.

As always, the guide is prefaced by an insightful and thought-provoking overview of important developments and trends in South Africa and the wider wine world.

A much-anticipated feature of the guide is the reveal of the cover colour. This year it is a stylish purple and gold combination, which the Platter’s team named “Refined Opulence”. The colour was chosen partly as an elegant counterpoint to last edition’s long-requested and well-received white cover, named “Elemental”.

Platter's 2024 Top Performing Winery of the Year Award - Sadie Family Wines - left to right - Eben Sadie and Philip van Zyl

A highlight of any new edition is the five star wines line-up – the exceptional bottlings which emerge from a second round of tasting of the wines with the highest rating on the Platter’s scale of 0 - 5 stars (“Somewhat less than ordinary” to “Superlative. A South African classic”). In this edition 226 wines, brandies and husk spirits receive five stars, equating to 95 or more on the 100-point international scale.

Of the 5-star-awarded wines, the highest scorers within each category receive the sought-after accolade, Wines of the Year. This time there are 31 category winning wines. Also noteworthy are 424 Highly Recommended wines, which narrowly miss five stars but are nonetheless extremely fine and collectable in their own right, earning a rating of 94 on the 100-point scale; 192 reds and whites showing particular potential for cellaring (these ageworthy wines appear under the banner “Buy Now, Drink Later”); 104 Hidden Gems, wines which tasters feel are particularly worthy of note, being interesting, attractive, unique or representative of an important trend; and 53 Superquaffers, exceptionally drinkable and well-priced wines.

The three prestigious Winery of the Year awards are the highest accolades bestowed by Platter’s. The Top Performing Winery of the Year goes to the winery that achieves the most five stars after the annual final tasting round. This year the recipient is Sadie Family Wines, Platter’s highest-achieving winery on three previous occasions, this time with seven maximum ratings.

Platter's 2024 Editor's Award Winery of the Year - Bosman Family Vineyards - left to right - Philip van Zyl and Corlea Fourie

The Editor’s Award Winery of the Year award recognises a winegrowing individual or team who, based on performance in the current edition as well as their track record, are ambassadors par excellence for South African wine. This year the award goes to Bosman Family Vineyards, for their achievements in winecrafting as well as outstanding contributions in the spheres of social empowerment, environmental care and development of the wine industry more broadly.

The Newcomer Winery of the Year is awarded to a producer who debuted in Platter’s this year and achieved the highest scores. The well-deserved recipient of this distinction is Edouard Labeye, with a stunning 94-point Grenache Blanc.

Platter's 2024 Newcomer Winery of the Year Award - Edouard Labeye - left to right - Helanie Olivier, Philip van Zyl and Heather Whitman

Platter’s 2024 hardcover is available from selected bookstores and retailers nationwide from early December 2023. The recommended retail price is R411.00 incl VAT.

A subscription to the digital editions, namely the web-based version as well as the apps for Apple and Android devices, is available from www.wineonaplatter.com/products or the app stores (a single subscription unlocks all digital versions).

• Published by: John Platter SA Wine Guide (Pty) Ltd
• Managing director and editor: Philip van Zyl (pvz@wineonaplatter.com)
• Tasters for 2024: Winnie Bowman, Greg de Bruyn, Tim James, Nomonde Kubheka, Malu Lambert, Angela Lloyd, Cathy Marston, Fiona McDonald, Christine Rudman, Penny Setti, Dave Swingler, Cathy van Zyl and Meryl Weaver. The associate tasters are Ndaba Dube and Keize Mumba
• Pages: 720
• ISBN 978-0-6397-7566-1
• Suggested retail price: R411.00 incl VAT
• Website: www.wineonaplatter.com

Wines of the Year

Cabernet Franc
Raats Eden High Density Single Vineyard 2021

Cabernet Sauvignon
Beyerskloof Eerste Ry 2019

Cinsault
Savage Follow The Line 2022

Grenache Noir
Kleine Zalze Project Z 2022

Merlot
Simelia Fluvius Single Vineyard 2019

Petit Verdot
Thelema Sutherland Reserve Emily 2021

Pinotage
L'Avenir Single Block 2020

Pinot Noir
Shannon RocknRolla 2021

Shiraz/Syrah
Savage CWG Auction Syrah 2021

Red Blends, Cape Bordeaux
Vondeling Philosophie 2019

Red Blends, With Pinotage
Beyerskloof Faith 2020

Red Blends, Shiraz/Syrah-Based
Fairview Cyril Back 2020

Red Blends, Other
Alto Estate Blend 2020

Albariño
Botanica Flower Girl 2023

Chardonnay
Delaire Graff Terraced Block Reserve 2022

Chenin Blanc
Stellenrust Old Bushvine 2022

Grenache Blanc
The Foundry 2022

Roussanne
Saronsberg 2021

Sauvignon Blanc
Diemersdal The Journal 2022

Semillon
Steenberg 2022

Semillon Gris
Mullineux CWG Auction The Gris Old Vine 2022

Viognier
Lourensford Limited Release 2022

White Blends, Cape Bordeaux
Steenberg Magna Carta 2021

White Blends, Other
Beaumont New Baby 2022

Cap Classique
Babylonstoren Sprankel 2018

Dessert Wine, Fortified
Orange River Omstaan Rooi Muskadel XO NV

Dessert Wine, Unfortified
Alvi's Drift Muscat Nectarinia 2017

Natural Sweet
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2020

Noble Late Harvest
Delheim Edelspatz 2021

Vin de Paille
Savage Not Tonight Josephine 2022

Port-Style
KWV Cape Tawny NV

Five Star Wines

Cabernet Franc
Beaumont Ariane 2021
De Trafford 2021
Hogan Mirror For The Sun 2022
Raats Eden High Density Single Vineyard 2021
Raats CWG Auction Stella Nova 2019
Raats Family 2021

Cabernet Sauvignon
Beyerskloof Eerste Ry 2019
Boekenhoutskloof Stellenbosch 2021
Cederberg Five Generations 2021
David Finlayson GS 2021
Diemersdal The Journal 2021
Hartenberg CWG Auction 2021
Kanonkop 2019
Le Riche 2021
Mooiplaas Tabakland 2020
MVH Signature 2021
Nederburg Two Centuries 2019
Stellenrust Reserve 2019
The High Road Reserve 2019
Thelema 2020

Cinsault
ArtiSons The Basket Child 2021
Eenzaamheid 2022
Savage Follow The Line 2022
Van Loggerenberg Lotter 2022

Grenache Noir
Elemental Bob Cosmic Flower The Turkish 2022
Kleine Zalze Project Z 2022

Merlot
Simelia Fluvius Single Vineyard 2019
Villiera Monro 2021

Petit Verdot
Benguela Cove Vinography 2021
Thelema Sutherland Reserve Emily 2021

Pinotage
Fairview Primo 2021
Francois van Niekerk 2021
Kanonkop Black Label 2021
Kanonkop 2021
Lanzerac Commemorative 2019
L'Avenir Single Block 2020
Survivor Reserve 2021

Pinot Noir
Crystallum Bona Fide 2022
David Finlayson Camino Africana 2021
Iona Kloof 2020
Kara-Tara Reserve 2021
Shannon RocknRolla 2021
Storm Ignis 2022

Shiraz/Syrah
ArtiSons Blueberry Hill Shiraz 2021
Boschkloof Epilogue 2021
De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2021
Diemersdal Reserve Syrah 2022
Driehoek Syrah 2021
La Bri Limited Release Syrah 870 2021
Metzer & Holfeld Shiraz 2022
Mullineux Syrah 2021
Oldenburg Stone Axe 2021
Patatsfontein Sons of Sugarland Syrah 2022
Sakkie Mouton Dawn Of The Salty Tongues Syrah 2022
Savage CWG Auction Syrah 2021
Saxenburg Private Collection Syrah 2021
Van Loggerenberg Graft 2022

Red Blends, Cape Bordeaux
Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar 2021
Baccō Red Blend 2020
Constantia Glen Five 2020
Diemersdal Private Collection 2021
Ernie Els Signature 2017
Jordan Cobblers Hill 2020
Keet First Verse 2020
Marianne Desirade 2020
Meerlust Rubicon 2021
Rainbow's End Family Reserve 2020
Remhoogte Sir Thomas Cullinan 2019
Ridgeback Signature C 2019
Rustenberg John X Merriman 2021
Vondeling Philosophie 2019

Red Blends, With Pinotage
Beaumont Vitruvian 2019
Beyerskloof Faith 2020
Beyerskloof Faith 2019
Nuiba Third Post 2019
Opstal Carl Everson Cape Blend 2021

Red Blends, Shiraz/Syrah-Based
Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2022
Fairview Cyril Back 2020
Fairview Caldera 2021
Rall Red 2021
Ridgeback Signature S 2019
Savage Are We There Yet? 2022
Sijnn Free Reign 2018

Red Blends, Other
Alto Estate Blend 2020
Anysbos Tesame 2021
Boschendal Nicolas 2019
De Trafford Elevation 393 2017
Hogan Divergent 2022
Leeu Passant 2020
Albariño
Botanica Flower Girl 2023

Chardonnay
Bartinney Hourglass 2021
Cap Maritime 2022
Capensis Fijnbosch 2019
Creation Reserve 2022
David Finlayson Shale Terraces 2022
Delaire Graff Terraced Block Reserve 2022
Draaiboek Kinkel 2022
Draaiboek Onskuld 2022
GlenWood Vigneron's Selection 2022
Haskell Anvil 2022
Hogan The Galvanised 2022
Kershaw Kogelberg Sandstone CY76 2021
Kershaw Kogelberg Iron Stone CY548 2021
La Bri Barrel Select 2022
Lanzerac Mrs English 2022
Leeu Passant Radicales Libres 2017
Leeu Passant Stellenbosch 2021
MVH Signature 2022
Oak Valley Groenlandberg 2022
Oldenburg 2022
Paul Clüver Estate 2021
Plaisir Grand Plaisir White 2022
Restless River Ava Marie 2021
Storm Ridge 2022
Storm Vrede 2022

Chenin Blanc
Ahrens Koffieklip OVC 2021
ArtiSons The Mothership 2022
Asara Amphora 2022
Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2022
Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine 2022
Bosman Optenhorst 2022
Botanica Mary Delany 2022
Carinus Polkadraai Heuwels 2022
Cederberg Five Generations 2022
Charla Haasbroek 2022
City On A Hill Earth 2022
Daschbosch Mossiesdrift Steen 2022
David & Nadia CWG Veiling 2022
David & Nadia Plat'bos 2022
DeMorgenzon Reserve 2022
Eenzaamheid 2021
Huis van Chevallerie Bergskilpad Old Vine 2022
Ken Forrester The FMC 2022
Leeuwenkuil White 2022
Metzer & Holfeld Maritime 2022
Mullineux Granite 2022
Mullineux Schist 2022
Rijk's Reserve 2021
Sadie Mev. Kirsten 2022
Sadie Rotsbank 2022
Sadie Skurfberg 2022
Sakkie Mouton Revenge Of The Crayfish 2022
Savage Never Been Asked To Dance 2022
Stark-Condé Monk Stone 2022
Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo 2022
Stellenrust 58 Barrel Fermented 2022
Stellenrust Old Bushvine 2022

Grenache Blanc
Riebeek Valley Raar Small Batch 2022
The Foundry 2022

Roussanne
Saronsberg 2021

Sauvignon Blanc
Anthonij Rupert Altima 2023
Bartho Eksteen CWG Auction Vloekskoot 2022
Buitenverwachting Maximus 2021
Buitenverwachting Hussey's Vlei 2022
Cederberg David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Wild Ferment 2022
Die Kat Se Snor 2023
Diemersdal The Journal 2022
Diemersdal Wild Horseshoe 2022
Diemersdal Reserve 2023
Hasher Fat Lady 2022
Klein Constantia Metis 2020
Klein Constantia Perdeblokke 2022
Lomond Pincushion 2022
Neil Ellis Amica 2021
Strandveld Pofadderbos 2022
The Giant Periwinkle Wind Scorpion 2022
Thorne & Daughters Snakes & Ladders 2022
Waterkloof 2022
Zevenwacht Z-Collection 2022

Semillon
Benguela Cove Catalina 2021
Old Road Grand-Mère 2021
Opstal The Barber 2022
Rickety Bridge Pilgrimage Old Vine 2021
Sadie Kokerboom 2022
Shannon Triangle Block 2021
Steenberg Semillon 2022
Super Single Vineyards Pella White Granite 2021
Wildeberg White 2022

Semillon Gris
Mullineux CWG Auction The Gris Old Vine 2022

Viognier
Lourensford Limited Release 2022

White Blends, Cape Bordeaux
Constantia Glen Two 2021
Delaire Graff White Reserve 2021
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve 2021
Kershaw Cape South Coast Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon 2021
Steenberg Magna Carta 2021

White Blends, Other
Ahrens The WhiteBlack 2021
Beaumont New Baby 2022
Brookdale Sixteen 2022
Fairview Beryl Back 2022
Mullineux Old Vines White 2022
Rall White 2022
Sadie Palladius 2021
Sadie Skerpioen 2022
Sadie 'T Voetpad 2022
The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2021
Thelema Sutherland Viognier-Roussanne 2022
Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse 2022

Cap Classique
Anthonij Rupert L'Ormarins Blanc de Blancs 2018
Babylonstoren Sprankel 2018
Graham Beck Extra Brut 157 2009
Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs Brut 2018
Silverthorn The Green Man Magnum 2017

Dessert Wine, Fortified
Orange River Omstaan Rooi Muskadel XO NV

Dessert Wine, Unfortified
Alvi's Drift Muscat Nectarinia 2017

Natural Sweet
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2020
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2019

Noble Late Harvest
Boschendal Vin d'Or 2021
Delheim Edelspatz 2021

Vin de Paille
Mullineux Straw Wine 2022
Savage Not Tonight Josephine 2022

Port-Style
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2021
Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2021
KWV Cape Tawny NV

Brandy
Boplaas Potstill Reserve 20 Years
KWV Cellar Reserve XO Potstill
KWV Centenary
KWV Nexus
KWV 20 Year Old
KWV 15 Year Old Alambic
KWV 12 Year Old Barrel Select
KWV 10 Year Old Vintage
Tokara XO Potstill
Van Ryn 20 Year Old Potstill
Van Ryn 15 Year Old Potstill
Van Ryn 12 Year Old Potstil

Husk Spirit
Dalla Cia 10 Year Old Celebration Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

Issued by: POSY & JEREMY HAZELL - PR & WINE CONSULTANT5S
Pictures: SUPPLIED 

©2023 Herman Lintvelt - WineTourismZA 

 

Ready for summer? The team at Nederburg sure is, with sensational offerings for the whole family. 

Summer Stoep Sessions

Treat yourself to Saturday live musical entertainment on The Manor’s stoep, while spending quality time with friends and family, watching the sun set over the Drakenstein Mountains. Relax over refreshing drinks and utterly more-ish snacks. Sounds kind of perfect, doesn’t it? Booking is recommended, but the music doesn’t cost a cent extra.

Join between 15:00 and 18:00 on these Saturdays in November and December:

• 18 November (featuring Born2Fire)
• 25 November (featuring Dani Villé)
• 9 December (featuring Liam Cuthbert)
• 16 December (artist to be confirmed)
• 30 December (artist to be confirmed)

Get your groove on at Piekniek & Musiek - Nederburg Sessions

Piekniek en Musiek - Nederburg Sessions is the Cape’s favourite family music festival - an outdoor picnic experience that showcases popular local music artists, known for selling out show after show.

The awesome kids’ play area makes Nederburg the perfect venue for families looking to enjoy a leisurely afternoon outdoors.

Next up, on 19 November, are headliners Kurt Darren, Robbie Wessels and Will Linley, with Me and Mr Green and The Betsies, as supporting acts.

Tickets are available at R275 per person, or R150 per child 12 years and younger, via www.ticketmaster.co.za.

Festive season market

Join in the festivities and stock up on Christmas gifts when the Creative You Market comes to Nederburg from 29 November to 3 December. Meet a special collective of hand-picked artisans who will be showing stunning arts & crafts, fashion, jewellery, leather goods and other gifting items, as well as mouth-watering food and drinks. Market opening times are from 10:00 to 20:00 (Wednesday to Thursday) and 10:00 to 21:00 (Friday to Sunday). The Manor will be open during its usual operating hours (09:00 to 16:00). Entrance costs R60 per head. Tickets can be pre-booked by clicking here.

A fresh new summer menu

Try The Manor’s all-new à la carte breakfast and lunch menu, created by chef Linda Trautmann. With the whole family in mind, the fresh, seasonal and full-flavoured dishes come with an extra dollop of South African warmth and hospitality. A variety of summer sharing platters is also on offer. This is gesellig at its tastiest.

Nederburg’s entire range of fine wines is available to order, as are wine cocktails, beers, ciders, spirits and non-alcoholic options, soft drinks, waters, coffees, and teas.

The team loves to make children happy. So look out for favourites – all available to order from the kiddies’ menu!

Click here to view menus.

Relaxing picnics on the lawn

Who doesn’t want leisurely time in the garden under the cool shade of centuries-old trees! Add to that a basket of tasty picnic fare, presented with a bottle of chilled wine of course.

The Manor’s picnics take care of it all. Crockery, cutlery, glasses, napkins, a blanket and comfy cushion. Plus a bottle of Nederburg’s Première Cuvée Brut sparkling wine, or a bottle of any varietal or blended wine from its The Winemasters collection. Look forward to a delicious spread of cheeses, charcuterie, summer fruit, onion jam, pâté, butter, crackers, and freshly-baked bread. There’s also Middle-Eastern spiced chicken fillet, bulgar wheat salad and harissa hummus, spinach and feta quiche, decadent chocolate brownies and Amarula fudge.

The picnic basket (a vegetarian option is also available), at R700, serves two adults. Soft drinks, mineral waters, beers, ciders, and hot beverages can be added, at an additional cost.

Kids’ picnics, at R140 per head, include a meal (from the kids’ à la carte menu), a fresh fruit skewer, mini cheeses, crackers, chocolate brownie and fudge, and a small fruit juice.

Picnics need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

Terrific tastings & pairings

The Manor wine tastings and pairings let you taste, learn and discover a wonderful world of flavour. Try one of the following experiences by pre-booking:

The Manor Wine Tasting (+-30 minutes)
Choose five wines to taste from a regularly changing list of Nederburg wines, at R75 per person.

The Brew Tasting (+-45 minutes)
A selection of wines with single-origin and blended coffees as well as small food items (a first of its kind, as far as we know), at R165 per person.

Heritage Heroes Canapé & Wine Pairing (+-45 minutes)
Three delicious canapés paired with Nederburg’s Heritage Heroes collection of award-winning wines (The Anchor Man Old Vine Chenin Blanc, The Brew Master Bordeaux-style red blend and The Motorcycle Marvel Rhône-styled red blend). Choose between a meat or vegetarian option. R195 per person.

‘Dinner’ of Discovery Experience (+-60 minutes)
Taste your way through a three-course canapé-style food and wine pairing, first served blind-folded and then sighted. To add an extra dimension to the experience, the second and third courses are presented not only unseen, but also with the addition of evocative sounds. Discover what happens! R550 per person.

Family-friendly to the max

The Manor’s team understands that children need fun activities of their own when their parents visit for wine tasting and more. So apart a variety of kids’ meals and picnic boxes, we offer:

• Flavoured milk & cookie pairings
• A fully-equipped jungle gym and play area, as well as lawn games
• Party boxes with a kids’ meal (from kids’ à la carte menu), juice, sweets, and popcorn
• Cookie decoration workshops (pre-booking required)
• Outdoor and indoor kids’ birthday parties and jumping castle (pre-booking required)

Book now!

The Manor is child-friendly, accessible for differently-abled guests and pet-friendly.

Whatever the occasion, mood or craving, summer at The Manor will leave no guest wanting for more. Booking is always advised, but essential in some instances.

Contact the team on 021 877 5155 or info@nederburg.com.

The Manor is open every day from 09:00 to 16:00 during December 2023 and January 2024. Closed on Tuesdays in November.

Physical address: Nederburg Wines, Sonstraal Road, Dal Josafat, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

Issued by: AUGUST COLLECTIVE

©2023 Herman Lintvelt - WineTourismZA