Visitors to this year’s Fair can expect the best that the picture perfect Franschhoek Wine Valley, situated in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands, has to offer. From special wines and Méthode Cap Classique to the finest artisanal produce you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Exhibitors include:
RESTAURANTS
Regarded as South Africa’s culinary capital visitors can expect the following mouth-watering delights from some of Franschhoek’s finest:
Bread & Wine and Le Quartier Français will have you coming back for more with Neil Jewell’s beautifully Cured
Charcuterie, delicious Vegetarian Risotto, Filled Mini Foccacia’s, and fudge and sweetie boxes.
Step back in time with traditional favourites such as Cape Curried Fish Cakes, Pickled Ox Tongue and creamy Cape Snoek Pâté from Solms Delta’s Fyndraai Restaurant. Chef Shaun Schoeman will also tantalize your taste buds with his olives, homemade chutney and makataan (aka wild watermelon).
Stock up for winter with delicious Duck Liver Pâté, fresh Salmon and Prawns, Beetroot Chutney or Fig Pâté from
Cotage Fromage.
Chef Chris Erasmus of Pierneef a la Motte Restaurant will be working his magic with delicious pickled Lamb’s Rib
Pizette with Garlic and Shiraz Pear and a Franschhoek Angelot Cheese Topping. Don’t miss out on his mouth-
watering pickles and preserved fruit and vegetables to stock up on.
A Confit of Duck Bobotie with Tumeric Jasmine Rice, Milktart Sugar Cones and Vegetarian Mulligatawny will be
available from the Franschhoek Kitchen at Holden Manz.
Treat yourself to moreish Marinated Halloumi Vegetable Wraps drizzled with Basil Mayonnaise from Paulina’s
at Rickety Bridge. And if you have a sweet tooth be sure to try out their Moist Chocolate Covered Brownies and
Hazelnut and Choc Chip Biscotti.
Comfort food such as delicious Pork Belly and Slow Cooked Lamb Neck will be available from award-winning
Reuben’s Restaurant.
Dish at La Franschhoek Hotel & Spa brings to the table Roast Chicken Akni Samoosas with Tamarind
Mayonnaise, and Beef Short-Rib and Cherry Spring Rolls with Smoked Onion Chutney.
And last but most certainly not least expect authentic Japanese delights from Funiki at L’Ermitage.
French cheeses are recognised as the world’s best, and Fromages de France is able to bring you only the best. These include:
Baraka – A horseshoe-shaped, cream-enriched cow’s milk cheese. The name Baraka is Arabic for blessing (good luck). Its white downy rind covers a creamy texture with a mild supple taste – Bourgogne
Epoisses Berthaut – A soft cheese, hand-washed with Marc de Bourgogne. Rich in flavours, spicy and tangy, and penetrating aromas. Recognised as one of the best French cheeses – Bourgogne
Delice Pommard
Mustard flavoured with mustard seeds. This cream-enriched cheese is made from cow’s milk and was crafted by a cheese maker in Beaune. The curd is drained in a cloth, which gives the cheese a particular “fig-like” shape. – Bourgogne
Camembert Marie Harel
Hand-moulded, full bodied, mushroomy and nutty when ripe, au lait cru. – Normandie
St Maure de Torraine
The Saint Maure is made from fresh goat’s milk. Rolled in vegetable ash with a straw through the middle, which helps to hold the log shape. The flavour is fine and mild when young. With proper “ripening”, the cheese loses moisture but gains flavour – Perigord
Fourme Ambert Tradition
A blue cheese with a thin rind. It should always be stored with the cut side wrapped in foil. The flavour is pronounced with light cellar aromas – Auvergne
Comte, St Antoine
Hard cheese. Cow’s milk obtained from pastures only found at a certain altitude. The ripening process lasts between 14 to 16 months and takes place gradually in a cold and humid stone fortress at a altitude of about 1 000 metres. Aromatically complex and fruity – Jura
WINERIES
The Franschhoek Wine Valley will be represented by the following Vignerons de Franschhoek producers:
La Motte
Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape Winelands, La Motte is home to some of South Africa’s finest wines, recognized internationally for their exceptional quality. Wine-tastings at La Motte have been a long-standing tradition, offering visitors a memorable experience in a relaxed atmosphere, with friendly, knowledgeable personnel in attendance.
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2012
La Motte Shiraz 2010
La Motte Pierneef Collection Shiraz Viognier 2010
Miss Molly by Môreson
Môreson is a little slice of magic. A place where every minute of every day is spent either making, working on or
dreaming about wine. There is an absolutely focused passion that underlies this small boutique farm. It is this energy that ensures that our award winning Môreson wine and Méthode Cap Classique is characterized by a soulfulness that transcends the senses. We’re open for tasting from Monday to Sunday.
Miss Molly Bubbly NV
Miss Molly Petit Rosé Bubbly NV
Miss Molly In My Bed; and
Miss Molly Hoity Toity
Plaisir de Merle
A Cape Legends showpiece, this 974 hectare estate in Simondium, Paarl, has earned international acclaim for its white and red wines. Winemaker Niel Bester attributes the benefit of working with Paul Pontallier of Chateau Margeaux fame, in producing classically styled but accessible wines. This would summarise the efforts of all involved in this historical farm dating back to 1693.
Grand Brut MCC
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Malbec
Haute Cabriére – the home of Pierre Jourdan
Haute Cabrière Restaurant has recently undergone a glamorous makeover, including an interior redesign and menu update inspired by recently appointed Chef Ryan Shell, which continues the tradition of creating the “perfect marriage of food and wine”.
Dressed in crisp, white linens and featuring a series of sparkling handcrafted chandeliers and colourful artworks, many of them by cellar master and Haute Cabrière founder Achim von Arnim, the restaurant is a stylish version of its former self.
Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012
Haute Cabrière Unwooded Pinot Noir 2011
Pierre Jourdan Tranquille NV
Pierre Jourdan Brut 375ml NV
Pierre Jourdan Belle Rose NV
Boekenhoutskloof
Boekenhoutskloof is the magical little wine farm where we raise the bar (and some of our more conventional neighbour’s eyebrows) when it comes to creating some of the country’s finest wines. It is also where we produce four much-loved brands: Boekenhoutskloof, The Chocolate Block, Porcupine Ridge and The Wolftrap.
2010 Boekenhoutskloof Semillon
2011 The Chocolate Block
Allée Bleue
Allée Bleue produces top-class wines which are among the best in the world on fertile land in an area with a favourable climate. Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc are all cultivated on the traditional estate.
The red wines will seduce you with aromas of juicy dark berries such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by typical spicy notes and pleasant mineral components. Their powerful tannins ensure an opulent finish. In contrast, the white wines will surprise you with their refreshing, fine acidity and their aromas of peaches and tropical fruits. The white wines are fermented in stainless-steel tanks for nine months, whilst the elegant red wines are allowed to develop in barrels made from American and French oak for a year.
Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Chenin Blanc 2012
Starlette Pinotage
Starlette Rouge
Shiraz
L’Amour Toujours
Holden Manz Wine Estate
The Holden Manz wine estate is located at the top of the Franschhoek valley dominated by the spectacular mountains which stand guard over the beauty below. situated between the Franschhoek and stony brook rivers, this 22 hectare wine estate benefits from wonderfully fertile and dark loam soils and a state of the art wine making process.
Chardonnay
Rose
Vernissage
Merlot
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Big G
Port
Rickety Bridge Winery
Rickety Bridge Winery is situated on the outskirts of Franschhoek, nestled against the hillside, overlooking the vineyards and magnificent mountains, with views of unsurpassed splendour.
Rickety Bridge’s key attractions include: a newly-renovated wine-tasting centre, showcasing Rickety Bridge’s range of fine wines, for tasting and sales; the recently opened, picturesque ‘Restaurant in the Vines’, under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Rob Hahn, parading a menu of traditional, hearty South African fare in winter and delightful picnic baskets of exquisitely-prepared canapés in summer, as well as cheese platters and tapas served with sundowners; a unique, wholesome product range of handmade Rickety Bridge Fine Foods; luxury accommodation in the Rickety Bridge Manor House and wedding and conference facilities.
Rickety Bridge Sauvignon Blanc
Rickety Bridge Chenin Blanc
Paulina’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Rickety Bridge The Foundation Stone
Rickety Bridge Merlot
Rickety Bridge Shiraz
Vrede en Lust
Passionate about our wine.. Our winemaking philosophy is simple: Make wines of the highest quality. Honest wines that reflect their terroir with minimal intervention in the cellar.
Jess Rosé
Casey’s Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
White Mischief
Syrah
Barrique
Red Lady
Boet Erasmus
Backsberg Estate Cellars
Known for producing award-winning wines, the philosophy of Backsberg remains that of providing pleasure and enjoyment to a broad range of wine lovers, by producing wines not only with structure and finesse, but with a high level of drinkability.
Chardonnay 2011
John Martin Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Pumphouse Shiraz 2008
Family Reserve Red 2005
Solms Delta
Solms-Delta wines are classical blends with a difference. The Solms-Wijn de Caab range, released in 2005, consists entirely of Rhône varietals. Two of the Wines in this range have components made by the ancient method of ‘desiccation’ on the vine. The Solms-Hegewisch range, released in 2006, is made entirely from desiccated grapes. These are intense, concentrated wines. The lighter Solms–Astor range, consisting of unusual Cape blends, will be released in 2008. Visitors to the Solms-Delta estate are treated to free personalised tours of the Later Stone-Age archaeological site, the exposed foundations of the 17th century homestead and various other colonial structures, several historical buildings in various stages of restoration, a magical forest of rare camphors, yellowwoods and oaks (including a 300-year-old National Champion Tree), and walks along a trout-rich river and pond, against a backdrop of the majestic Drakenstein mountains.
Vastrap 2012
Hiervandaan 2010
Cape Jazz Shiraz NV
Anthonij Rupert Wines
Anthonij Rupert Wines offers wine lovers a rewarding blend of fine wines and natural beauty- charmingly restored historic buildings, a seasonal Mediterranean – style deli – magnificent mountain scenes.
Anthonij Rupert Merlot
Anthonij Rupert Optima
Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio
Terra Del Capo Sangiovese
Protea Sauvignon Blanc
L’Ormarins Port NV
Akkerdal Wine Estate
Akkerdal is situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley. At this Artisan Winery, we believe that the finest wines emanate from quality grapes. Akkerdal Wines are an essential part of good life.
Akkerdal Passion 2008
Akkerdal Kallie’s Dream 2010
Akkerdal Petit Noir 2010
Akkerdal Wild Boar 2009
Akkerdal Tdt 2010
Glenwood Vineyards
Glenwood is a very special place. Located in the little-known valley of Robertsvlei, the farm and winery are surrounded by aspects of outstanding natural beauty. Our wine is a product of man working in harmony with Nature.
Unwooded Chardonnay 2012
Chardonnay Vignerons Selection 2011
Merlot/Shiraz 2011
Merlot 2011
Lynx Wines
Enjoy a truly unique experience as you taste our passion-filled wines and are guided through the wine making process, step-by-step. Lynx Wines is a small winery using traditional equipment like open concrete fermentors and a basket press, and it is this that makes our cell tours so popular with visitors from around the world. Our passion starts with sustainable grape growing practices in the vineyards, continues in the cellar as we handcraft our wines, and ends up in the bottle. We love sharing our passion with visitors to the cellar. Our focus has been to produce premium reds, which include a Shiraz, a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Merlot and our very popular Xanache (a Bordeaux-style blend). These wines continuously receive high ratings and have been awarded numerous gold and silver medals. Our second range comprises a Blanc de Noir (voted top Blanc de Noir/Rosé at the Old Mutual Wine Awards), a Rosé, and the winemaker’s own blend (gold medalist at the Michelangelo International Wine Awards).
Four Paws
Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Calico 2011(white blend)
Chardonnay 2010
Pablo 2010(red blend)
Pinotage 2008
Picatso 2011 (dessert wine)
My Wyn
My Wyn is best described in the context of wine production as “small is beautiful.” From the smallest cellar, overlooking the Franschhoek Valley, Jacoline Haasbroek produces 2000 bottles p.a., enjoyed by a following from across the globe. My Wyn’s main focus is on Shiraz and Viognier, but not being trained as a winemaker, Jacoline makes a learning wine every vintage with 2007 and 2008 being a Sauvignon Blanc.
MCC 2010
My Amber, White Port
My Robyn, Red Port
Sauviognier
La Bri
Since its establishment in the late 17th century, when land in the Franschhoek valley was first allocated to Huguenots, La Bri has been a source of fine wines. An original homestead and outbuildings, surrounded by approximately fifteen hectares under vines, besides a river, at the foot of the Franschhoek mountains, La Bri is a small, quiet, very beautiful place. Being there makes you want to do things better. Applying traditional & modern methods, limited volumes of superior quality wine that embody all that is unique to La Bri are produced each year. Our range includes: The Affinity Blend (Bordeaux blend), a barrel fermented Chardonnay, Shiraz-Viognier,
Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot.
La Bri Chardonnay 2012
La Bri Merlot 2011
La Bri Affinity 2011
Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards
Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards is known for producing quality wines for any occasion. At its modern premises, a sociable Tasting Room serves as an introduction to the brilliantly versatile range. Hands-on cooking classes and demonstration meals are featured at a professional culinary studio linked to a culinary store and adjacent organic herb garden. An educational interactive wall underlines a strong commitment to the protection of the Cape Mountain Leopard through the Cape Leopard Trust. Visitor-lingering on a relaxing stoep area is welcomed.
Culinaria Brut
Culinaria Chenin Blanc 2012
Culinaria Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2012
Culinaria Shiraz Grenache 2010
Culinaria Grand Vin 2010
RETAILERS
And don’t forget to visit Huguenot Fine Chocolates and The Ceramics Gallery in the retail section of the Fair when you’re visiting.
