Hot List for February

Wine Village Hot List for February

Opstal Blush  This wine is unique because it is a blending of the grapes and not of the wine. The lovely salmon/rose/onion-skin color is a result of 3 hours of skin contact. The wine combines the red berry fruit and pepper flavours of Syrah grapes with the intensity of peach & apricot fruit flavours from ripe Viognier grapes. Normal price R 53 p/b  Now on offer for R 48 p/b
Gabrielskloof Rosebud  Rosebud is an off-dry blended Rosé made with Viognier and Shiraz fruit.  As suggested by the name, the wine is youthful, full of promise and a delight to behold (and consume), with subtle rose perfumes enticing the drinker to take another sip. Beautifully balanced and layered. Normal price R 60 p/b   Now on offer for R 54 p/b
Zorgvliet Silvermyn Rosé  Salmon pink colour. The nose reminds of fresh raspberries and cranberries with a touch mango. The wine is crisp on the entry but rounded in the mid palate with an explosion of red berry flavours.  Normal price R 46 p/b   Now on offer for R 42 p/b
Karusa Muscat Rosé  An off-dry, modern vibrant style with an intense lively rose colour. Expressive raspberry and frambois flavours with a touch of rose petal and musk. The palate livens up with a fresh and crisp fruit driven taste and finely balanced sugar.   Normal price R 53 p/b    Now on offer for R 48 p/b

The Hermanus Wine Club

We meet on the first Tuesday of very month at 6:30 at the Wine Village where members enjoy a welcome drink. The formal tasting takes place upstairs in the Wine Forum, above the Wine Village.
 

The tasting roster for the year as follows:

February      Rust en Vrede Porfolio
March           Heritage Heroes of Nederburg
April              Janno Briers Louw of Eenzaamheid
May               Top 10 Chenin Blanc
June              Springfield Estate
July               Super Red Blends
August          Hermanus Wine & Food Festival
September   Lothian Vineyards
October        Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc
November    Waterkloof and False Bay wines
December     Christmas party at the Wine Village

General Information on the Hermanus Wine Club:

Key Elements:
Arrange 10 Wine Appreciation evenings per annum with quality wines in a wide price range. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 18:30 in the Wine Village reception area. After enjoying a  welcome drink we move upstairs to the Wine Forum for a formal wine tasting.
Tasting glasses, spittoons, score card and order sheet, biscuits and water jugs will be made available at each tasting. We usually finish at around 20:00.
Benefits to Hermanus Wine Club members:
Enjoy 10 formal, tutored evening wine tastings per year.  Tastings will take place in the Wine Forum of the Wine Village with plenty of free parking available to members.
We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, starting in February with last tasting in December.
In August members are offered free entry to the Hermanus Wine & Food Festival.
Wine Club members are offered wines at discounted rates on all wine purchases.
Offer special discounts on wine orders at formal tastings.
Membership fees & monthly tasting costs:
Annual Membership will be R320.00 per person payable in advance at the WINE VILLAGE.
* We will issue membership cards this year. Remember to show this card when making your wine purchases to ensure that you are invoiced at Wine Club prices.
Swallows and Visitors Fee – R35.00
How to sign up to the Hermanus Wine Club:
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at 18:00, excluding August and sign up.
Membership card will be handed over on payment of membership fees.
General:

You do not need to know a lot about wine to join our Wine Appreciation Club.  This is a social and fun way to learn about wine, speak your passion and share your thoughts with some like minded persons.
If you are unable to attend a tasting be so kind and notify us at least by the Monday morning before the Tasting.
Yes, you are welcome to bring guests. Notify us and we will ensure a secured place. Please pay your Guest Fee of R35.00 per guest on arrival.
70% of our wine appreciation is experienced by our sense of smell.  Please avoid the use of perfume and aftershave before coming to the tasting.
At the same time avoid using lipstick, lip-ice or brushing teeth just before the tasting.
Although we will supply some crackers during the tasting we would advise you to have a light snack or sandwich before arrival. [We do not advocate dancing on the tables!]
While the tasting is on, it is polite to listen to the presenter. Questions and comments relevant to the tasting are appreciated, however.
Once the tasting is over, it’s time to socialise!
Smoking is not allowed before and during the tasting.

Tutored classes in 2015:

•Wine Appreciation @ Wine Village. Four 2 hour tastings that will leave you more comfortable on all aspects of the enjoyment of wine. [April 1, 8, 15 & 22. R 500.00 per person]

•Wine & Food Appreciation @ Wine Village. Four 2 hour wine & food pairings that will open more windows about the enjoyment of wine with food. [June 3, 10, 17 & 24. R800.00 per person]

Seats are limited to 20 per course, so hurry and book now.

For more information or to subscribe to our newsletter contact winevillage@hermanus.co.za or +27 (0)28 316 3988.