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Dear
reader
Karusa Vineyards were the first in our region to
harvest on January, 16th. Their Chardonnay is
destined for the Karusa Karoo Classique Prestige
Cuveé Blanc de Blanc 2010. A whole mouthful to
say, but every sip to be enjoy and savoured.
As true to every harvest, equipment breakage was
a problem and the grapes were transported to
neighbouring Grundheim to be pressed. With lot
of laughs later, this precious wine is now
safely tucked away.
May the 2010 harvest in the Klein Karoo continue
in a spirit of goodwill and fulfil all
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Karusa
Vineyards invite you to join them for a
Valentine & Bubbly picnic on
Saturday, 13 February. Enjoy the
relaxing atmosphere at Karusa while
winemaker Jacques Conradie conducts a
short tasting session on the Karusa
Karoo Classique Collection with the
first official release of their brand
new Cap Classique, the 2009 Pinot Noir
Brut Rosé. Afterwards, savour an
ice-cold glass of Pinot Noir Rosé and a
brunch picnic basket with your loved
one.
Tasting
starts at 10h00 and costs R75 per person
- tasting session, glass of bubbly and
picnic basket included.
Please book with Saretha Conradie at
083 9955927
or
saretha@karusa.co.za.
Think Karoo. Drink Karusa!
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During the
month of February De Krans Wine
Cellar, situated in the quaint
little town of Calitzdorp alongside
the well-known Route 62, will once
again be offering visitors to the
area the opportunity to pick
delectably sweet Hanepoot grapes.
This fun-filled picking experience
will take place from 10 to 27
February and will be made
available every day (except
Sundays) from 08h00 until 16h00.
Grapes cost R4.50/kg and
visitors are welcome to bring their
own containers. Alternatively
containers can be purchased at De
Krans at a minimal cost.
Picking grapes can lead to visitors
working up a hefty appetite and to
cater for this need, Vygieshof Home
for the Aged will be offering
delicious braaivleis meals
on Wednesdays and Saturdays, between
10h30 and 14h00. As these meals
have proven to be extremely popular
in the past, booking is essential
and only costs R45 per person. |
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For bookings
and further enquiries contact Helet or Bessie at
De Krans on 044 213
3314/64 or
dekrans@mweb.co.za. |
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Beate's Alfresco deli at
Joubert-Tradauw Private Cellar
brings you an unique, authentic
experience! Klein Karoo tapas in a
different class...
Enjoy the most beautiful spot in the
Tradouw Valley overlooking the farm
and Langeberge. Break away and
unwind with Unplugged62,
Joubert-Tradauw boutique wines and
tapas combinations that will shift
your culinary experience. You will
leave refreshed and inspired!
Booking essential at
082 304
9000 or
info@joubert-tradauw.co.za.
Special offer until end of
April - for every lunch booked,
you'll receive a free glass of
Unplugged62 wine of your choice
(Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc or
Merlot/Shiraz). |
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Calitzdorp Wine Cellar has
revamped their website. New
information, photos and wine
releases is part of the new make-up
on the site.
Please visit them on their website
at
www.calitzdorpwine.co.za. |
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Southern
Cape Vineyards are anticipating
their first Cape Pot Still brandy
under the Ladismith label in early
August, complementing the
world-famous Joseph Barry brand from
the Barrydale Cellar. But we have to
wait till later this year to learn
more about the brandy and to have an
opportunity to taste it!
The Ladismith
Cellar can be contacted at
028 551
1042 or
gm@scv.co.za. |
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Visitors strolling up to the
vineyards of Herold Wines in the
Outeniquas, have been returning blue
lipped. Not because they are tasting
grapes - for our season has only
just begun, not because they take a
bottle of the newly released Pinot
Noir 2008 to enjoy during a vineyard
picnic, but because its blueberry
season at Herold Wines.
Pick
your own blueberries at R50 per kg
from now till mid February.
Important: wear long pants, sturdy
shoes and warm tops. The wind and
mist can make the afternoons pretty
chilly.
To enquire, please contact Vivien
Harpur at cell phone
072 833
8223 or
heroldwines@xsinet.co.za. |
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Yours Sincerely
Ellen Marais
KLEIN KAROO WINE ROUTE
Tel: 028 572 1284
Email:
info@kleinkaroowines.co.za
Website:
www.kleinkaroowines.co.za |
