Winery tours! First stop after the 1 hour drive to Stellenbosch was to taste the friuts of the Bergkelder and their Shiraz, Cabernet Suvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and new to us, Pinotage (a hybrid grape of the American pinot noir roots and vines of the hermitage grafted). We also tasted their sweet dessert wine – not to my taste (Joe). The tasting were in a candlelit cellar – very romantic! The weather was fantastic and the view on the drive were great.
Our second stop was to the Spier winery with lunch (for us and the gigantic protected carp and catfish who truly enjoyed swarming over our buns and baguette slices). After lunch we checked out their wildlife preserve with their highlighted domestic Cheetah. among many other African delights: zebras, osterich, gnu and unpronouncable deer-like species. Eventually we made our way to the vineyard and tastings – their Cab being my favourite! We had an impromptu soccer game on their lawns!
We had a great evening. Kryt, RJ, Sabrina and David (American guests), Joe and I stayed up until the wee hours of the morning chatting and drinking South African wine.
The Kuffners touched our hearts and we will miss them but know that this is a family that still makes a difference wherever they put their feet.
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Hello Brandon how are you doing have been having fun? All the snow here hase melted it hase been nice on occasion. Hope you have a wonderful time on your next cool adventer!
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