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.