Wine region in South Africa
May 2016
Winelands in the Cape Region
In South Africa wine is cultivated mostly in the south east. Here the conditions for the winelands are simply the best. The maritime climate brings mild seasons for the winelands.
In order to explore the interesting winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl we found ourselves at the Bergriver Resort outside of Paarl directly at the river – just like 17 years ago.
Wine, art and architecture are virtually inseparable. But you still find the old, grand buildings...
that store their wine in barrels. More common are modern buildings with a special architecture including extravagant objects of art. Huge chrome steel tanks complete the picture.
In our photo gallery May 2016 we let the pictures speak about this.
The imaginative description of wines:
…has a clear color, golden and green reflexions offer an impressive sight for the eyes of the connoisseur. The bouquet of this wine presents itself with the perfume of gooseberry, litchi and white peach. Furthermore a hint of herbs is present that will increase with age. Pfirsich. Acidity and body are harmoniously balanced on the palate and offer a wonderful mouthfeel. The wine’s after-taste is markedly long and stands for the outstanding quality.
… flows with a wonderfull burgundy red color into the glass. Seductive aromas from blackberry and mulberry flow to the nose complimented by the lovely odour of rose petals. A hint of cinnamon and black pepper can be recognised. The full body of this wine manifests itself in the mouth. Im Mund offenbart sich die ganze Fülle dieses Weines. Powdery tannins caress the tongue and ending in mineral finish lingering at the palate for long after.
„A meal without wine is called breakfast“.
Different wine prices in South Africa, Germany and in Switzerland
At most of the bigger and well known wine estates tourists are immediately informed that their wines are also sold in Europe as well as Switzerland through dealers. Compared with South Africa the wine in Europe costs approximately double the rate including transport and taxes. Surprisingly our rate list shows that the same wine is about 40% more expensive in Switzerland than in Germany, France, Italy and Austria.The difference in price is probably not only justified by alcohol taxes!
Meeting with Globi and his inhabitants Gabi and Peter
For years we have been in pleasant, sporadic contact with Peter. In South Africa we drove past each other and only met on the way back after 250 km in Buffalo Bay. We were very excited to meet them as well as the newly built vehicle, Globi. Many common interest, similar experiences in the past – how could we not get along well immediately!
Globi is compared to the Actionmobil Robusto the new generation of the big 6x6 expedition vehicles. Equipped with a lot of sophisticated technique. Various different materials create a very personal living ambiance in the interior. The vehicle leaves nothing to be desired for when it comes to living comfort.
We especially appreciated the cosy living area in the evenings. Luckily we have never again had such strong winds in Africa as we had in Buffalo Bay – neither before nor after. It would have definitely been less comfortable with the trailer and pitched front tent.
We wish Gabi and Peter many positive adventures with Globi and we look forward to meeting again – where ever.
Photos
South Africa: May 2016
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Wine tasting in South Africa.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 002 a full bodied Shiraz with smoky raspberry
Simonsvlei Estate: full bodied Shiraz with smokey raspberry.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 005 Muratie one of the oldest estates in South Africa
Muratie, one of the oldest Estates in South Africa.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 006 Muratie wine at historical locations
Muratie wine at historical location.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 007 Muratie centurys old wine experience that is a magnet for wine lovers around the world
Muratie wines, a magnet from wine lovers all around the world.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 010 famous cobwebbed window
famous cobwebbed window
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 013 Delheim popular cheese and jazz fondues in the winter months
Delheim Estate
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from handpicked grapes
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between the wine estates
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 019 Boschendal happy memories
happy memories from Boschendal
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 021 high level of drinkability achieving what we want
Backsberg Estate: high level of drinkability achieving what we want.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 023 A tastefully curated selection of South African products is available in the Wine Shop
Glen Carlou wine shop
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 024 Glen Carlou a variety of memorable wines can be savoured
Glen Carlou a variety of memorable wines can be savoured.
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An international contemporary art collection haused in the winery.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 027 TOKARA is a picture perfect destination
Tokara Estate is a picture perfect destination.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 030 good wine good food and good art go togethe to make a good lifestyle
Good wine, good food and good art go together to make a good lifestyle.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 035 superior wines require superior raw materials
Superior wines require superior raw materials.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 037 Goats milk has a naturally lower fat level than cows milk
Goats milk has a naturally lower fat level than cows milk.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 038 Fairview wines for every occasion
Fairview wines for every occasion.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 039 Intense dark berries tobacco and cedar characterise this bright wine
Intense dark berries, tobacco and cedar characterise this bright wine.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 041 The exclusive winery of Peter Falke
The exclusive winery of Peter Falke.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 048 one of the most recognizable faces in the world of sport Ernie Els
one_of_the_most_recognizable_faces_in_the_world_of_sport_Ernie_Els
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 050 working with nature the vineyards of Hidden Valley
The vineyards of Hidden Valley.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 052 Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards
Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 053 tasting of selected wines while taking in the breathtaking views of False Bay Table Bay and Table Mountain
Tasting of selected wines while taking in breathtaking views.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 054 Wines of elegance minerality and longevity
Wine of elegance, minerality and longevity.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 055 specialized in producing only red wine with the focus on Syrah Cabernet and Merlot
Rust en Vrede is specialized in producing only red wine with the focus in Syirah, Cabernet and Merlot.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 056 Rust en Vrede wines
Rust en Vrede wines.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 060 exquisite tasting room situated in the original Cape Dutch building
Tasting room in situated in the orginal Cape Dutch building.
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Simonsig, wine tasting in a relexed atmosphere.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 063 A Family Tradition of Fine Wines
A family tradtion of fine wines, Simonsig.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 066 Bergriver Resort
Berg River Resort campground.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 067 an architectural statement
An architectural statement.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 068 Logo Leda and the swan
Leda and the swan.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 069 Sauvignon Blanc fresh youthful and abundant with tropical fruit flavours
Sauvignon blanc, fresh and youthful and abundant with tropical fruit flavours.
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Unique tasting experience
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 073 Waterford Estate created from material from the vineyard
Waterford Estate built with material from the vineyard.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 076 Kleinood Wine
Kleinood Winery
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 077 the 300 year old Lanzerac Wine Estate
The 300 year old Lanzerac wine estate.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 078 lavenir local terroir global flair
L'Avenir wine estate
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 079 the beautiful avenue of stone pines
Neethlingshof, the beautiful avenue of stone pines.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 081 Neethlingshof history in making
Neethlingshof with history in wine making.
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Stellenbosch, a paradise to discover.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 085 Delair Graff the jewel of the Cape Winelands
Delaire Graff, the jewel of the Cape Winelands.
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monument
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 087 Delaire Graff Estate The Reception
Delaire Graff Wine Estate, the reception.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 091 the vinoteque entrance
the vinoteque entrance
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 092 Delaire means from the sky
Delaire means from the sky.
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 093 rest awhile the Wine lounge
rest awhile at the wine lounge Delaire Graff
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2016 05 South Africa wine estates 094 Award winning wines
Arwarad winning wines