South African Shiraz is going through a fantastic
period of growth and massive improvement. And it is being recognised here and
abroad. So we love being invited to taste a great selection of them. Hartenberg
hold this festival once a year and they invite local farms to showcase their
impressive Shiraz. The rain of the week stopped, the sky cleared and the sun
shone all afternoon as we and many other Shiraz fans milled around the terrace
tasting Shiraz under the pergola and in front of the wine cellar. There were
several stands selling charcuterie, good bread and some cheese as well so there
was plenty of choice for lunch or something great to take home.
Gunter Schulz and Thelma du Plooy of
Kleinood/Tamboerskloof
Dawie Botha of Anthonie Rupert Wines discusses his Shiraz
Steven and Kaylene Jeffery of The
Charcuterie making superb sandwiches and charcuterie platters
Bee on Avocado, a study in nature!
Rust en Vrede and their second label Guardian Peak shiraz were very popular with tasters and with us
The slimmed down versions of Hennie
Coetzee and Maggie Mostert, of Batonage having fun
Nils Verburg with his Luddite 2009
Shiraz ,which was incredibly popular. People kept coming back for more so Nils
got through lots of bottles. Guys, you are just supposed to taste..... Some
people were charging for full glasses of their wine, we think this is a good
idea
Luddite empties
Nils Verburg and Andrea Mullineux
Michelle van Eeden, with Thelema and
Sutherland Shiraz. Not to be confused with the Old Mutual Trophy winning Shiraz,
grown in Sutherland. Someone is going to have to sort this name confusion out
Musicians kept us entertained all
afternoon
Sue Baker's daughter at Wild Peacock's table with a selection of their delights
Neil Jewell and Linda Coltart, on the Bread
& Wine stand
Hartenberg Shiraz range, so much
variety, and some lovely flavours
Hartenberg winemakers Tamsin (Tammy) Jaftha and Patrick
Ngumane
A lovely day for good Shiraz and
relaxing under the trees
Ghenwa & Geza Steingaszner of
Ghenwa's Lebanese Cooking Club, were serving lots of Lebanese food for lunch
Sommelier Xolani Mancotywa, recently
returned from Dubai, having fun at the festival and reconnecting with lots of
friends after coming third in the World Junior Sommelier Competition
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2014
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