Cape Town Wine Experiences May 2009

Under the Influence is proud to present a range of wine experiences hosted in the tasting room situated in Stans Halt, adjacent to the Roundhouse restaurant. We welcome you to join us at all or any of the following wine tasting experiences:

Wednesday 6th May, 13th May, 20th May and 27th May

The Wine Discovery Mini Course is a journey through flavour in wine and is a superb way to brush up on the basics while tasting beautiful wines. Wine is all about flavour, so in this mini course we look at three types of flavour; Primary fruit driven flavours, Secondary oak induced flavours and Tertiary bottle age flavours. Come and get Under the Influence of great wine with us.

Date: Running every Wednesday in May. Join us on 6th May, 13th May, 20th May or 27th May.
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Venue: The Roundhouse restaurant, Kloof Road, Camps Bay Click here for map
Cost: R80 per Guest including fresh breads and a cheese board

Booking essential as space is limited. info@theroundhouserestaurant.com, 021 438 4391 or 082 228 9568

Thursday 7th May

South Africa has really developed unique Rhone origin wines over the last years, including Shiraz, Viognier and Grenache. In this taste experience we explore the Rhone valley in South Africa, taking cooler climate examples from Elgin and move to the warmer regions of Stellenbosch and Swartland, finally finishing in the Rhone itself tasting a selection of wines from there. Wines to be tasted include Rudera Syrah, Stark Conde, Ernie Els Cirrus, Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz, Lismore Viognier and the Fairview Jakkalsfontein Shiraz.

Date: Thursday 7th May
Time: 6:30pm for 7pm
Venue: The Roundhouse restaurant, Kloof Road, Camps Bay Click here for map
Cost: R80 per Guest including fresh breads and a cheese board

Booking essential as space is limited. info@theroundhouserestaurant.com, 021 438 4391 or 082 228 9568

Thursday 14th May

South Africa has a rich heritage in producing Bordeaux style blends and individual varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. In this tasting we explore various wines from different regions in South Africa understanding Bordeaux in South Africa and how we have developed our own styles from different terroir. Wines that we will taste include Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon, Graceland Merlot, Rust en Vrede Merlot, Graham Beck The Andrew, Glen Carlou Grand Classique and Rustenberg John X Merriman.

Date: Thursday 14th May
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Venue: The Roundhouse restaurant, Kloof Road, Camps Bay Click here for map
Cost: R80 per Guest including fresh breads and a cheese board

Booking essential as space is limited. info@theroundhouserestaurant.com, 021 438 4391 or 082 228 9568

Thursday 21st May

Elgin has been touted as the new and exciting region to watch in South Africa. It is a much cooler region than most in South Africa and has a richness in terroir, from slopes to soil. This tasting aims to uncover the taste of Elgin. Just what makes this region special and what influence does its terroir have on the flavour of the wine at the end of the day? We will explore wines from Paul Cluver, Iona, Oak Valley, Belfield, Arumdale, Highlands Road and Paul Wallace, to name a few and understand more about this region.

Date: Thursday 21st May
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Venue: The Roundhouse restaurant, Kloof Road, Camps Bay Click here for map
Cost: R80 per Guest including fresh breads and a cheese board

Booking essential as space is limited. info@theroundhouserestaurant.com, 021 438 4391 or 082 228 9568

Thursday 28th May

Italy is home to over 2000 different varietals, from the cool climates of the north to the blazing heat and coastal influence of the south. In this wine experience we will take a journey through Italian and South African (Italian inspired) wines, depicting the varietals and styles of different regions. Wines to taste include; Morgenster Tosca, Fairview Barbera, Giovani Corino Barolo, Frescobaldi Chianti and a strange but beautiful Schiopettino. These will all be served with custom made canapes, to ensure a superb taste experience, and leading to a better understanding of Italian wines and just what kind of food pairs well with it.

Date: Thursday 28th May
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Venue: The Roundhouse restaurant, Kloof Road, Camps Bay Click here for map
Cost: R150 per Guest including canapes

Booking essential as space is limited. info@theroundhouserestaurant.com, 021 438 4391 or 082 228 9568