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Dear
reader
This year the wine producers in the Klein Karoo
and Southern Cape are doing extremely well with
accolades flowing in. The challenge now is to
emphasize the diversity of these regional wines,
combining the wine with food. Please read more
about the menu we put together and the
innovative way Karusa Private Producer makes up
a tapas picnic basket. |
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The
innovative Pink Port from De
Krans Wines has won its first
gold medal at the 2009
Michelangelo International Wine Awards
while their Garden Route Shiraz 2007
received a silver medal. Grundheim
Wines is making their mark as well
by receiving a double gold medal
for the Grundheim Late Bottled
Vintage Port 2004, a gold
medal for the Grundheim Ruby Port
(N/V) and a silver medal for the
Grundheim Red Muscadel. Uitvlucht
Wine Cellar received a double
gold medal for their Montagu Wine
Company Vintage Port 2007, a gold
medal for the Montagu Wine Company
Shiraz 2007 and a silver medal for
their Montagu Wine Company Chenin Blanc
2009. Kango Wines received a
silver medal for their Cabernet
Sauvignon 2008.
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One of our winemakers, Alwyn Liebenberg, won a
double gold medal for his Quinta do
Sul Vintage Port 2008 made with grapes
originated from Calitzdorp. |
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Renosterbos
Mountain Bike Challenge at
Joubert-Tradauw Private Cellar -
31 October 2009.
This is a
family day where challenges will be
set for mountain bike enthusiasts of
all ages and concerts for all
presented by James Hendry, Heather
Mac & the Brills and Lollos for the
children.
Camping sites
are available on the farm. Contact
Kitty at
028 – 572 1619 or
info@joubert-tradauw.co.za. |
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In September, wines from the Klein Karoo
were paired with bite sized, tasty morsels,
prepared by chef Hetta Terblanche. A few lucky
guests were invited to try these sumptuous
combinations.
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The menu consisted of Karusa
Karoo Classique Chardonnay/Pinot
Noir N/V served with fresh
oysters, spiced ribbon noodles,
goat’s milk cheese and lemon salsa,
followed by the Axe Hill Dry
White Port and kingklip with
curried grape chutney. Karusa
Earths’ Art Chardonnay/Viognier 2008
went well with smoked salmon in
cream phyllo baskets and the
Joubert- Tradauw R62 Merlot/Cabernet
Sauvignon 2006 was served with
duck ravioli and blackberry jus.
This was followed up by the
Boplaas Ring of Rocks 2006,
served with lamb in a liquorice
sauce (think buchu and Klein Karoo
veldt!) The Uitvlucht Shiraz 2008
and the venison boboti with a pepper
salsa worked well together, the
closing drew nearer with De Krans
Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2006
and a green fig preserve and cheese
tartlet. The tasting was concluded
with the Joseph Barry Potstill
Brandy 10 Year Pot Still and a
honey and bandy infused tiramisu. |
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The wine garden at Karusa with the
great Swartberg as backdrop is the perfect
site to savour their exquisite wines.
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A must try is the Karusa
Stonerock Viognier 2009. This is
the only barrel fermented Viognier
from the Southern Cape region,
combining the power of a red wine
and the crisp elegance of a white
wine, releasing aromas of dried
peach, honey blossom and marmalade
with peppery and spicy undertones.
The palate is fat and full and pairs
great with lasagne, roast duck and
even barbequed snoek. |
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To complement the wines, enjoy the
Karoo inspired tapas picnic
baskets. From ostrich carpachio
and Karoo olives with fresh bread
and a variety of cheese - a sensual
experience of the Karoo with locally
produced delicatessen being used
throughout.
For further enquiries contact Jacques
Conradie at 084 208
4135 or
jacques@karusa.co.za.
Think Karoo. Drink Karusa! |
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A warm welcome to Elsa Carstens,
the new manager at Uitvlucht Wines
and Rietrivier Cellar in Montagu.
Elsa was previously from Audacia
Wines in the Stellenbosh region and
is looking forward to this new
challenge in die Klein Karoo. |
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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 |
