BOUTIQUE WINE TASTING

BE one of the select few – all right, select 100 – to be privy to one of the best-kept wine secrets today from 11am till 4pm. Once a year, the vintners and owners of three boutique wine farms – De Trafford, Keermont and Kleinood – join forces for a boutique wine tasting experience in the Upper Blaauwklippen valley.

A highlight on the wine calendar, this event offers a variety of personal tastings of newly released hand crafted vintages, and 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. At the same time, there is the opportunity to chat to the winemakers and owners of each farm as they share the stories behind their terroir-driven wines and unique wineries.

“We look forward to welcoming wine lovers to our farms, getting to know our guests, offering an informative tasting of our fine wines and a more in-depth understanding of this prime Stellenbosch winemaking area, its philosophy and its people,” says David Trafford.

A five-kilometre trip leads along an elevation of 200 metres with breathtaking views. A shuttle service between the farms ensures guests can relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery along the slopes of the valley.

Tickets are R500. For more information, email sales@ keermont.co.za or call Juanita at Keermont on 021 880 0397.

● www.detrafford.co.za, www.kleinood.com, www.keermont.co.za

DISCOVERY: Kleinood owner Gerard de Villiers strolling in an olive orchard with Festa.