2013 Franschhoek Winter Wines In Review

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Grey skies and impending rain clouds don’t stand a chance in dampening the spirits at the this year’s Franschhoek Winter Wines, which takes place again, for the 2nd year,  at the Franschhoek Motor Museum, L’Ormarins Estate. Regarded as one of South Africa’s leading wine and culinary destinations, some of Franschhoek’s finest wineries showcase their top winter wines at this intimate event.

This year is no exception with a total of 25 wineries participating. Visitors can look forward to sampling superb wines and interacting with the winemakers from the following establishments:

  • Akkerdal Wine Estate (Kallies Dream 2010)

  • Anthonij Rupert Wines (Anthonij Rupert Optima 2009)

  • Bernard Series (Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2011)

  • Boekenhoutskloof (Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2009)

  • Boschendal (Boschendal Reserve Shiraz 2011)

  • Colmant Cap Classique & Champagne (Colmant Brut Reserve NV)

  • Four Paws Wines (Four Paws Pinotage 2010)

  • Franschhoek Cellar (Franschhoek Vineyard Semillon 2012)

  • Glenwood (Glenwood Merlot 2011)

  • Grande Provence (Grande Provence Shiraz 2008)

  • Haute Cabrière (Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir 2009)

  • Holden Manz (Holden Manz Big G 2010)

  • La Bri (La Bri Syrah 2010)

  • La Chataigne (Marron 2009)

  • La Couronne Wine Estate (La Couronne Merlot 2012)

  • La Motte (La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier 2010)

  • Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards (Culinaria Grand Vin 2010)

  • Lynx Wines (Cabernet Franc 2012)

  • Morena (Morena Brut Rosé)

  • Noble Hill Wine Estate (Noble Hill Estate Blend 2010)

  • Rickety Bridge (Rickety Bridge The Foundation Stone 2011)

  • Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons (Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Edmond 2010)

  • Solms Delta (Afrikana 2011)

  • Terra del Capo (Terra del Capo Sangiovese 2010)

  • Vrede en Lust (Vrede & Lust Boet Erasmus 2010)

Visitors to the event can relax and unwind in a warm and cosy environment, taking in the beauty of the surroundings as live entertainment throughout the day assures guests of a memorable experience. Car enthusiasts are spoilt for choice as the Franschhoek Motor Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history.  This includes an extraordinary and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins.

Following hot on the heels of is yet another festival favourite, the Franschhoek Uncorked Festival which takes place over the weekend of 7 and 8 September. The festival celebrates the start of spring as wine farms in and around Franschhoek welcomes the warmer weather by showcasing their exciting new vintages and releases.

For more information on this and other happenings in and around Franschhoek visit www.franschhoek.org.za. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @Franschhoek_SA for regular updates.