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Under the Influence of Cape Point

allister — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:36:05 +0000

This tour focuses on the original heritage of the Cape winelands at Klein Constantia wine Estate and Steenberg, moving to the new and exciting wines of Cape Point vineyards. Guests are welcomed at the Roundhouse restaurant, one of the oldest heritage sites in the Cape, and transported for a special wine tasting experience at Klein Constantia, home of the famous Vin De Constance. Guests are then taken to Steenberg, to enjoy a cellar tour conducted by the wine maker and wines to accompany a lunch at Catharina’s. The last stop is Cape Point Vineyards, home of some of the most difficult to source Sauvignon Blanc and white blends in the country. Duncan Savage will take us through an intimate vineyard and tasting experience. Not only is this is a rich heritage route, with incredible wines, but it offers beautiful scenery of the Cape of Storms.

Bookings: info@undertheinfluence.co.za or 021 438 4391

Date: Tours are all prebooked and arranged
Start: 10am at the Roundhouse Restaurant, Camps Bay
End: 4pm at the Roundhouse Restaurant, Camps Bay

Cost per person (includes transport and meals)

2-3 Guests R2400 per Guest
4-9 Guests R1800 per Guest
10 Guests and above R1400 per Guest

Under the Influence of Mountain and Sea

allister — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:23:52 +0000

This tour explores the rich and diverse Overberg region which stretches from the mountain tops of Elgin to the valleys of the Hemel en Aarde (Heaven and Earth), just next to Hermanus.

The first stop for Guests is at the renowned Paul Cluver Estate, a beautiful property on the slopes of the Groenland mountain, which makes beautiful Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and the acclaimed 7 Flags Pinot Noir. One of the Cluver family will show us around the cellar, the vineyards and give a background to this family run property.

We then move down the mountain and into the Hemel en Aarde Valley to enjoy a picnic lunch at Hamilton Russell Vineyards, a beautiful property and a superb producer of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Our last stop of the day will be the mountain top vineyards of Iona, on the mountain slopes separating the Elgin Valley and the steep drop off to the Indian Ocean at the Arabella Golf Estate.

This tour is all about exploring the cooler climate wines that South Africa has to offer, where restraint and complexity marry the traditional intensity of flavour that South African wines are known for.

Bookings: info@undertheinfluence.co.za or 021 438 4391

Date: Tours are all prebooked and arranged
Start: 10am at the Roundhouse Restaurant, Camps Bay
End: 4pm at the Roundhouse Restaurant, Camps Bay

Cost per person (includes transport and meals)

2-3 Guests R2400 per Guest
4-9 Guests R1800 per Guest
10 Guests and above R1400 per Guest

Under the Influence of the Golden Triangle

allister — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:11:38 +0000

This tour explores the Golden Triangle of Stellenbosch, a region that is renowned for producing some of South Africa’s top producers in three different corners of terroir in Stellenbosch.

The tour starts with a vineyard and cellar exploration at De Toren wine estate, a producer of left and right bank style Bordeaux blends. We then move to the small family run Stark Conde wine Estate, in the Jonkershoek valley, where we will taste their single vineyard wines and sample new vintages from the barrel. Stopping for lunch at Overture restaurant on Hidden Valley wine Estate, we will be treated to a panoramic view of the Stellenbosch vineyards.

Our final stop is at a very special producer, De Trafford, owned by the Trafford family. The tasting room in this small cellar is amongst the barrels and we will have the opportunity to explore old and new vintages with Dave Trafford.

This tour will give Guests an indepth understanding of the various terroir and wine making styles in the Stellenbosch appellation and uncover a beautiful range of renowned but small production wines.

Bookings: info@undertheinfluence.co.za or 021 438 4391

Date: Tours are all prebooked and arranged
Start: 10am at the Roundhouse Restaurant, Camps Bay
End: 4pm at the Roundhouse Restaurant, Camps Bay
Cost per person (includes transport and meals)

2-3 Guests R2400 per Guest
4-9 Guests R1800 per Guest
10 Guests and above R1400 per Guest

Under the Influence of the Soil

allister — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:05:11 +0000

This tour explores the incredible soils of the Voor Perdeberg, with renowned wine maker Eben Sadie and up and coming producers Lammershoek and Scali.

The Perdeberg region has a unique terroir that allows the wine makers in the region to produce complex and elegant wines. Eben Sadie, of Columella fame, produces some of the most highly sought after red and white Rhone style blends in the country. Lammershoek, just next door, does the same, while the micro producer, Scali, has a white blend and Pinotage that rival any of the country. All of these producers will host kitchen table tastings and welcome barrel tasting experiences. Inbetween tastings Guests will enjoy a farm style lunch, with wines from the farms visited, at the quaint village of Riebeeck Kasteel.

This tour is ideal for individuals that want to go off the beaten track in the South African winelands and experience boutique wines at their best.

Bookings: info@undertheinfluence.co.za or 021 438 4391

2-3 Guests R2400 per Guest
4-9 Guests R1800 per Guest
10 Guests and above R1400 per Guest