Exploring the opulence of premium wine tasting
ONCE a year, the Upper Blauwklippen vintners join forces to allow limited access to SA’s boutique wine tasting experience, in the spellbinding Upper Blaauwklippen valley.
Meet the vintners and owners of three boutique wine farms, De Trafford, Keermont and Kleinood, for an exclusive and personal tasting on Saturday, June 2 from 11am until 4pm.
The Upper Blaauwklippen Valley, situated just off the R44 between Stel- lenbosch and Somerset West, is the perfect setting for wine lovers.
This annual highlight on the wine calendar offers a variety of personal tastings of newly released, handcrafted vintages, rare and coveted vinoteque wines by each wine farm, including Tamboerskloof Viognier 2013, John Spicer Syrah 2012, Tamboerskloof Syrah 2006 and Tamboerskloof Syrah 2012 from Kleinood.
Merlot 2005, first samplings of the upcoming Single Vineyard wines from Keermont and vertical tastings from the De Trafford Vinoteque, served with well-paired culinary treats. Chat to winemakers and owners of each boutique wine farm as they share the stories behind their terroir-driven wines and unique wineries.
“We look forward to welcoming wine lovers to our farms, offering an informative tasting of our fine wines and a more in-depth understanding of this prime Stellenbosch winemaking area,” says David Trafford.
The five-kilometre trip up the valley leads along an elevation of 200 meters and allows guests to enjoy breathtaking views while meandering along the Blaauwklippen river. A regular shuttle service between the farms ensures guests relax and enjoy the scenery along the slopes of the Upper Blaauwklippen valley.
“Stellenbosch is a large region and we need to celebrate its diversity,” says Roland Peens, director of Wine Cellar – fine wine merchants, “it’s great to see the vintners of the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley standing together.”
Only 100 tickets are available at R500 each. To take part in this tasting, book your tickets by sending an e-mail to sales@keermont.co.za or calling Juanita at Keermont on 021 880 0397 or visit www.detrafford.co.za | www. kleinood.com | www.keermont.co.za.