Tasting at Caroline's Fine Wine Cellar

Tasting at Caroline’s Fine Wine Cellar in Cape Town

Thursday 1 September: Rosa Kruger and her Cape of Good Hope Range

A range created in recognition of the Cape of Good Hope's vinous heritage which stretches back more than 350 years to when the first Governor planted grapes. This range heralds utterly unique sites of ancient vines and pays tribute to those souls who have accepted their role as stewards of this remarkable vine and wine legacy. The wines are the result of these irreplaceable parcels of old vines being preserved and speak of an inheritance of terroir, climate, soil, aspect and grape variety. Everything about these special wines reflects the care taken in their preparation: hand-picking, hand-sorting, gravity processed and barrel fermentation.

 

The labels reflect not just the grape variety but the special place of origin and the singular characters behind them. Over the past four years Rosa embarked on a systematic search for these old vineyards and has now identified and listed almost 70 blocks of vines which are older than 40 years, with a few of them even older than 100 years. And there's a story attached to each one – remarkable tales of survival against the odds. Many of these vineyards are of significant academic or viticultural interest.

A unique tasting! R95 p/p

Held at Caroline’s Fine Wine Cellar:
62 Strand Street
Matador Centre
Cape Town