'Winemaking at De Grendel is a careful balance between science and art.' Charles Hopkins – Cellar Master
The De Grendel cellar sits majestically elevated on the fynbos-covered slopes of the Tygerberg with a postcard-perfect panorama of Table Mountain and the city of Cape Town.
The Graaf family vineyards of the Tygerberg Valley, which face the setting sun, offer cooling breezes off the cold Antarctic Benguela current from the Atlantic Ocean only 7 kilometres away, and works well for Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. The Graaffs have also been farming near Ceres in the Witzenberg mountains for generations, and recognise the cool climate allowing the grapes to hang for longer - perfect for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
This is an exciting opportunity to have a taste of the Western Cape and get to know De Grendel with 4th generation estate owner Sir De Villiers Graaf and Cellar Master Charles Hopkins. They will talk us through 3 of their award winning wines.
Don't miss out - book your ticket asap!
How does it work?
One £68 ticket includes:
- A Zoom Link to log in to the tasting at 19:30 hosted by Penny @ Cellar Door Wines, Charles and De Villiers.
- We will deliver 3 bottles of wine to you plus cheese, biltong and snacks.
* Delivery is free if you are local to us, but an extra £9.95 (*possibly more depending on how rural you are) if you are not in the St Albans area. Please note that we cannot send you the wine and food if you are not on the UK mainland!*
The 3 wines you will receive are:
- De Grendel Sauvignon
- De Grendel 'Op Die Berg' Chardonnay
- De Grendel Shiraz
The snacks you will receive:
- 1 small waxed truckle of Dambuster Cheddar
- 1 large bag of Salted Patatas Fritas (Crisps)
- 1 small pack of Smalley's biltong
De Villiers, Charles and Penny will talk you through the wines and answer any questions you might have about South African wine in general.
If you have any questions, please call Cellar Door Wines +44 (0)1727 854 488
Click here to purchase a ticket!