Groote Post in 2011

Groote Post, the beautiful wine farm in the Darling Hills owned by Peter and Nick Pentz, has had an excellent yield from the 2011 wine competitions and ratings that they entered, both locally and internationally. We give them merit to the fact that the accolades were spread fairly evenly across Groote Post’s three ranges: the Reserve range; the Groote Post range; and The Old Man’s Blend range.

 

Nick Pentz is reflective about the success of Groote Post’s wines, “Naturally we’re delighted with these accolades and it’s a credit to our small but dedicated team, guided by our winemaker Lukas Wentzel. We need to acknowledge though, that 2011 was only our 13th vintage, and, although we have come a long way in winemaking terms there is a long road ahead, a journey we look forward to with great passion and anticipation. Also, I am happy to report that our whole team has performed with resilience and discipline in coming through a challenging year for the wine industry.”

The significant medals and awards won by Groote Post in 2011 are:

Wine Magazine Best Value Awards

Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2011 Best Value White R 50
Groote Post The Old Man’s Blend White 2011 Best Value White R 48

Gold/Award Medals

Groote Post Shiraz 2009 Veritas Gold and Michelangelo Gold R 97
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Michelangelo Gold R 70
Groote Post Merlot 2010 Michelangelo Gold R 90
Groote Post Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009 IWSC Gold and Best in Class* R104 – sold out
*IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition). The 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc has just been released.

Winemakers’ Choice Awards

Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Winemakers' Choice Diamond Award R50 ex farm

Platter’s South African Wines

Groote Post Reserve Pinot Noir 2009* 4½ Stars R133
Groote Post Reserve Chardonnay (wooded) 2009 4½ Stars R107
Groote Post Shiraz 2009 4½ Stars R 97

If you are visiting the Groote Post Wine Estate make sure to taste the wines mentioned above, as well as stopping in at Hilda's Kitchen, which was voted one of the Best Country-Style Restaurants by 2012 Eat Out magazine.

A unique feature of the estate is that they now offer guests to join them for a game drive on their 2000 hectare farm. Visitors will spot the game to which Groote Post is home, namely: Eland, Kudu, Gemsbok, Bontebok, Springbok, Red Hartebeest, Fallow Deer, Ostrich, Black Wildebeest as well as Quaggas. For those more inclined towards flora than fauna, one will appreciate the farm’s conservation of the highly threatened renosterveld that makes up 4.75% of South Africa’s total area. 

Opening hours and bookings
 

Hilda’s Kitchen Open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday. Booking essential. Phone 022 492 2825 or call Shaun McLaughlin on 083 325 4148. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Wine-tasting and sales Open Monday – Friday: 08h00 -17h00
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10h00 - 15h00
Farm Drives Monday to Sunday starting at 10h00. Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance
Cost: R100 per adult and R50 for children under 12. Minimum number 6 and maximum number 10 people

Groote Post closed Easter Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Contact Tel: 022 492 2825 • Email: wine@grootepost.co.za
www.grootepost.co.za