Wine Celebration

Wine Celebration at the Wine Village

It’s summer, it’s the festive season, it’s Christmas and it will soon be New Year! Wine Village in Hermanus is celebrating 17 years of wine excellence with the sensational Wine Celebration. There will be 20 different wines on tasting every day throughout the season.

The Wine Village is known for its vast selection of premium South African wines and during the Wine Celebration more than 80 wines from 15 different cellars will be available for tasting.

These include:  Antonij Rupert Wines: Protea Range, Cederberg Private Cellar, Diemersdal Estate, Saronsberg, Tulbagh Winery, Truter Family Wines, Stellenzicht Vineyards, Du Preez Estate, D'Aria Winery, Zorgvliet Wines, Jean Engelbrecht Portfolio, Donkiesbaai, Rust & Vrede Estate and Guardian Peak Wines.

This taste treat is geared for the entire family with all kinds of delicious flavours to explore, from olives to lemon curd and home made jams.

The Wine Village offers a variety of excellent gifts. With a grand selection of South African olive oils alongside infused vinegar, mustard glaze, caper berries, Egyptian Dukkah as well as homemade jams, salad dressings, fruit preserves, biscotti and much more.

Also available for tasting is premium South African potstill brandy, gin, whisky, port, muscadel, craft beer and grappa.

Create lasting memories by celebrating with top Methodé Cap Classique and Sparkling wines of South Africa, stocked and chilled at the Wine Village.  

Come and enjoy selection of Craft beer from more than 15 private brewers and broaden your taste horizon.  

The Hermanus Hemel en Aarde Valley is Pinot Noir paradise, with four of the top Pinot Noir seatings in South Africa to prove it. All Hemel en Aarde wines are available from the Wine Village at cellar door prices.

The friendly, knowledgeable staff is more than happy to assist with your selection, make recommendations and help with gift selections.  

The Hemel en Aarde Village is a splendid destination as there are three wineries, five restaurants, art and ceramic studios, a village stall, health centre, cycle shop, nursery, beauticians, interior décor shop and children’s play area. This is also the starting point for the Hermanus MTB trails in the Hemel en Valley, which should you wish can also be walked or jogged.

Visit the Saturday morning market in the courtyard for fresh, organic veggies and seasonal specialities.

Come indulge and spoil yourself. There is plenty of free, safe parking in our tranquil village, so do join us this festive season for a fine wine time.

Wine Shipments Wines delivered world-wide best to suit the requirements of the client. We also consolidate shipments - ask us for a quote. We send from 1 bottle to full containers world wide. Various rates available by AIRFREIGHT or SEA FREIGHT.

•For a free quote contact us on winevillage@hermanus.co.za.

Purchase wine online With over 6000 wines on our database you are spoilt for choice. Please view a selected few from the Elgin to Elim area or email us your wish list. If it is out there we will find it for you. We will provide you with a quote within 24 hours. Please visit our website.

 Join our Wine Club Email me on winevillage@hermanus.co.za if you are interested in joining.

Jean Daneel

The weather has cooled down and summer feels like a distant memory; unless you’re enjoying a glass of wine. Jean Daneel Signature Sauvignon Blanc captures the summer memories with tropical and citrus flavours with hints of ripe pineapple, mango and dried apricots. The 2013 is the maiden vintage and forms part of the Jean Daneel Signature collection.

The wine goes very well with seafood as well as rich dishes. Jean Daneel Signature Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect wine for weddings, engagements or gatherings. The elegant bottle and label is an asset to any party. The wine has an aging potential of 5 to 8 eight years, so stock up now and enjoy the wine for years to come, or for that special occasion.

Jean Daneel Signature Sauvignon Blanc is available for at R95 a bottle at Wine Village Hermanus. There are only 20 cases available at this price; so don’t delay, buy some today.

Was R115 Now R95 Save R20

Kranskop of Klaasvoogds

Kranskop of Klaasvoogds

The monthly Hermanus Wine Club was all about Kranskop and Newald Marais braved the cold and windy weather to present his wines of the Klaasvoogds Valley, near Robertson. Seven of the eight vintages that Kranskop have on offer were tasted. Each of the wines were stunning beauties of outstanding quality and value. The Pinot Noir Kranskop Pinot Noir was a beautiful example of his wine and showed us that the best wines do not have to be the most expensive, or certainly not from specific areas. It was a great tasting and thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. Thanks Newald!  Read more

Father’s day is on the 15th of June and a good bottle of red wine (or white) is a great gift idea for your dad. We are offering special discounts on:

• Kranskop Pinot Noir 2011 R92 

• Hermanuspietersfontein Die Arnoldus 2009 R236.00 

• Agaat John David 2012 R73.50

• Belfield Aristata 2010 R133

• Bosman Adama 2013 R139

• Beaumont Cape Vintage 375ml R75.00

Purchase Wine Online

With over 6000 wines on our database you are spoilt for choice. Please view a selected few from the Elgin to Elim area, or email us your wish list. We'll provide you with a quote within 24 hours. 
Visit our website by clicking here!

Wine Shipments

Wines delivered world-wide best to suit the requirements of the client. We also consolidate shipments - ask us for a quote. We send from 1 bottle to full containers world wide. Various rates available by AIRFREIGHT or SEA FREIGHT.

•For a free quote contact us on winevillage@hermanus.co.za.

Join our Wine Club and save

Email winevillage@hermanus.co.za for more information about joining our wine club. Our Wine Club tasting is on 2 July with Anthony de Jager of Fairview.

Ashbourne

Shimmering Ashbourne!

Aromas of lemon and lime awake the senses and on the palate you will be rewarded with a fresh, somewhat crisp citrus flavour mellowed by the fruit weight of the Chardonnay.
80% Sauvignon Blanc with the rest unwooded Chardonnay. Quite delicious for any occasion. 

Bottle Price: R69.95

Buy 6 bottles or more and pay only R66 per bottle

This is a saving of R23.70 per case of 6 bottles

Don’t delay, place your order now.

Ashbourne wines are named after owner and founder, Anthony Hamilton Russell’s great, great grandfather, Lord Ashbourne who was Lord Chancellor of Ireland in the late 1800’s.  

Kate Lewin of “The Eighth Art” was appointed to implement the design of our label.

We wanted a label with a strong “Belle Époque” feel which evoked family ownership and the flora and fauna of the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley where the wine is made. The “who from” and “where from” needed to underpin the overall style.

The “Belle Époque” was a highly social time of optimism, enjoyment and the pursuit of beauty almost to the point of abandon. Fine wine was very much a part of this – an everyday part of this. A graphic artist was retained by Kate who had a good feel for design from this period, and we looked back at numerous labels and images from the period. The Belle Époque had its signature colours, which we incorporated with a twist – they had to have an inspiration from our surroundings in the Hemel-en-Aarde area. The blue/green came from the faded inside wall paint of an old abandoned farm cottage in the valley. The vivid and more faded pink came from the inside and outside of a certain type of mussel shell we find on the sandy beaches of Walker Bay (the Atlantic Ocean Bay which cools and moderates our vineyards). The orange came from the small, rare Arum Lily frog we get on our property.

We rate family ownership and hands-on involvement highly and this was expressed on the label by incorporating aspects of the crests and the family mottos in Latin of Lord Ashbourne’s family, The Hamilton Russell family and the Nel family (Anthony’s wife’s family). The Pelican, Goat, small six point star and cockle shells all derive from the various family crests.

Flora and fauna of the area are reflected in the lilies, frogs, sunbirds and shells. The pelican too can be seen in the valley from time to time.

Tel: 028 316 3988

Fax: 086 509 4931

Email: winevillage@hermanus.co.za

Ataraxia

Hot Off the Press!

The wait is finally over! Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2014 will be released on Thursday, 22 May 2014. To celebrate this, Wine Village is offering a 5% discount on every 12 bottles bought.

Be one of the very first to try the new Sauvignon Blanc from Ataraxia, don’t delay, as the promotion is only valid while stocks lasts.

More good news is that the price of the wine remains the same as the 2013 vintage at R95 a bottle.

Case price: R1,083 (bottle each R90.25)

You save:  R57

Don’t delay, place your order now.

All things good starts with a B

Easter seemed so far away and now it’s upon us. The Wine Village will be open over the Easter Weekend. The times are as follows: Good Friday, 18 April 2014 from 09:00-18:00; Saturday, 19 April 2014 from 09:30-17:00, Sunday 20 April 2014 from 10:00 to 15:00 and Easter Monday, 21 April from 09:00-18:00.

     Each year there are many new wineries that are introducing their wines to the general public. We are lucky enough to have five new wines from two new wineries to present to you. The first is from Bramon, a winery in the Plettenberg Bay area. Their portfolio includes a Sauvignon Blanc, and two MCC’s: a Sauvignon Blanc and a Blanc de Blanc.

      Blake’s Family Vineyards are a husband and wife team Andries and Marinda Blake. Andries Blake has been a part of the wine industry for the last 23 years and has worked in some well know wineries. His eldest son is following in his father’s footsteps and is studying at Elsenburg in Stellenbosch.  The two wines that they have on offer are a white blend, the Tourmaline and a Cape Blend, Amethyst. Tourmaline is named after a semi-precious stone and consists of 40% Chenin Blanc, 30% Chardonnay and 30% Viognier. The wine has an aging potential of 3 years.

     The Amethyst is a Cape Blend with 45% Shiraz, 35% Pinotage and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has been matured in new French oak barrels for 24 months and is a reflection of the Swartland terrior in the high fruit concentration in the wine. It has an aging potential of 6 to 10 years. Very limited amounts of each wine are made and as Andries states “This enables us to nurture our vines and wines and create gems. This philosophy has led to the names for both blends.”

      Brenda’s are one of the suppliers for the Wine Village delicatessen and there is always something new that will be perfect for the chef at home. There are also many different types of brandies and spirits as well as craft beers for those who enjoy something other than wine. There will be a surprise for the customers and their children on Saturday, 19 April 2014 brought to you by the Easter Bunny.

On our tasting counter from 18 to 21 April 2014:

Bramon MCC

Bramon Sauvignon Blanc

Creation WhalePod Sauvignon Blanc

Badsberg Chenin Blanc

Opstal The Mill Iron White 

Blake Tourmaline

Vondeling Rosé

Blake Amethyst

Vierkoppen Cabernet Sauvignon

Claim d' Or Cabernet Franc

Belfield Aristata

Beaumont Shiraz/Mouvedre   

Badsberg Hanepoot

Bosman Family Vineyards will be doing a tasting of their wines on Saturday 19 April 2014, from 10:00 to 16:00.

Autumn

 “Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower.”

-Albert Camus

This is the time of the year that you want to cuddle up, and who best to cuddle up with but man’s best friend and glass of super-dooper wine. The choice of friend is yours. We however, will gladly help with the choice of wine. Below is a short list of all the temptations available.

Wines on SALE to celebrate Autumn:

1. Creation Whalepod Sauvignon Blanc

Normal Price: R73.50

Promotional Price: R66.15

2.Jean Daneel Signature Sauvignon Blanc

Normal Price: R115

Promotional Price: R95

3. Bosman Adama White 2012

Normal Price: R138

Promotional Price: R124.20

4. Badsberg Chenin Blanc

Normal Price: R45

Promotional Price: R40

5. Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Normal Price: R70

Promotional Price: R35

6. Vondeling Rosé

Normal Price: R46

Promotional Price: R41.40

7. Ambeloui Nicolas MCC

Normal Price: R211

Promotional Price: R190

8. Beaumont Port

Normal Price: R100

Promotional Price: R75

9. Ataraxia Serenity

Normal Price: R150

Promotional Price: R135

10. Beaumont Shiraz/Mourvédre

Normal Price: R130

Promotional Price: R95

11. Belfield Aristata

Normal Price: R133

Promotional Price: R118

12. Cloof Very Sexy Shiraz

Normal Price: R77

Promotional Price: R69.30

That is a massive saving of R204.45 on above selection.

Don’t delay as stocks are limited. Email or phone us on 028-316-3988 now!

★ Treat yourself - fine wine tasting this weekend!

All of us are so proud of Father and Son team at this year’s Absa Cape Epic. Reaching the half-way mark in the 2014 Absa Cape Epic has been an emotional journey for Paul and Johannes, With four days of rain, cold and mud (lots and lots of mud). They are very positive about the remaining days to come and we support them in this, the world's premier mountain bike stage race.  If not already evident, the Absa Cape Epic is about strong spirits, incredible people and partnerships. We support them all the way and wish them every success.

Promotions this weekend include:

◙ Beaumont Shiraz/Mourvédre

Marked down from R135 to R95

◙ Le Grand Jardin Red

Marked down from R95 to R75

◙ Jean Daneel Sauvignon Blanc

Marked down from R1155 to R95

◙ Creation Whalepod Sauvignon Blanc

10% discount on 12 bottles

[R73.50 to R66.15 per bottle]

Tasting this weekend will include:

1.       Flagstone Sauvignon Blanc 2011

2.       Badsberg Chenin Blanc 2013

3.       Vrede en Lust White Mischief 2012

4.       Le Grand Jardin Red 2009

5.       Cloof Very Sexy Shiraz 2010

6.       Belfield Aristata 2009

7.       Arendskloof Pinotage 2008

8.       Corder Chardonnay 2012

9.       Corder Sauvignon Blanc 2012

10.    De Krans The Espresso

Join us for a fine wine time!

Get Crafty – Ciders & Beers

Craft beers have become more popular over the last few years, which allows for the consumer market to be introduced to hand-crafted and specially selected beers.  Not all craft beers are made equal, just like with wine, there are different types of craft beer, such as ales and ciders as well as different types of ales.

The Wine Village stocks twelve types of craft beers and ciders from five different producers and are always on the lookout for new products and producers. Wild Beast Ale is one of the newest producers to be sold from the fridge, with Amber and Honey ale to choose from.

Local producer, Birkenhead Breweries, is a firm favourite, with their Honey Blonde and Pilsner selling fast. Much like wine, these beers are tasted and rated according their taste, appearance and smell. The Karusa Caveman’s Dry craft beer is a darker, fuller beer with hints of espresso and dark chocolate, whereas the Birkenhead Honey blonde is a lighter, fruitier beer.

The ciders in store are apple, pear and brandy cask, from William Everson, with their own distinct flavours and are refreshing. The Dragon Fiery Ginger Beer is an alcoholic ginger beer, which goes to show that there is always something new to try out.

Come take a look at our selection of finely made craft beers and try something different.

Hermanus Wine Club Tasting

Our next tasting is on 4 March. Hannes Storm, winemaker at Hamilton Russell Vineyards, will be presenting his own wine under the label STORM.

As seating is limited we encourage you to confirm your seat as soon as possible.

►Wine Club members who have paid their yearly subs – thank you.

Your subscription of R300 offers you:

•10 tastings for 2014

•Free entry to Hermanus Wine & Food Festival 2014

•Discounted prices on wine purchases at the Wine Village

►Visitors and Swallows pay R30 per tasting.

To book drop me an email on winevillage@hermanus.co or phone me on 028-316-3988.

Yours in wine!

Hannes studied B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Stellenbosch. His first vintage stint was at Hamilton Russell Vineyards in 2000 during his final year.

After the 2000 vintage, he was offered a permanent position at Hamilton Russell vineyards that he filled from January 2001 until November 2002.

Hannes joined the Hamilton Russell Vineyards team as winemaker in September 2004. During that time he was part of the winemaking team that reaped numerous national and international awards and claim.

He has travelled extensively in the past few years to California, Oregon and Burgundy to pursue his Pinot noir passion. He is also a member of the Management Committee of the Pinotage Association.