Manuka Fine Wine Boutique

Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards

2009-09-02T08:38:00Z

History in Brief:

Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards is situated on the slopes of the beautiful Franschhoek Mountains, 2km from the village centre. The estate is part of the farm first owned by Jacques de Villiers, one of the original Huguenots that came to the valley in 1688 after fleeing the religious persecution from France.

Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards has been producing wine since 1995 when Graham de Villiers (an 8^th generation descendant of Jacques de Villiers) bought the property, which at that stage was a purely a fruit farm, producing plums and pears. Over the next 8 years, all the fruit trees were removed and the vineyard planting process began.

The Winery, on the 33 hectare farm is an old fruit pack store dating back to the 1850’s which with the onset of the grape production was turned into a 200 ton capacity wine producing cellar.

In 2001, the farm was sold to Miko Rwayitare, a Congolese telecommunications entrepreneur, who ran the farm until 2005. He jumped at the opportunity to merge Mont Rochelle with the former La Couronne Hotel (Owned by Mr. Erwin Schnitzler). Nowadays the entire establishment is run as Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyards.

In 2007, Free State born, Dustin Osborne was appointed winemaker. Originally, having studied Viticulture and Oenology at New Zealand’s famous Lincoln University, Christchurch. Post studies he spent 4 years following wine harvests around the world. He worked in places such as Oliver (British Columbia), Alexander Valley (California), Chelan Valley (Washington State), and Central Otago and Marlborough (New Zealand). This vast array of traveling means experience in many wine techniques and situations. With this comes new ideas and a passion for producing wines that are terroir driven to Franschhoek.

Currently producing 60 000 – 70 000 bottles annually from 100 tons of grapes, which include Sauvignon Blanc, Unwooded Chardonnay, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Miko Chardonnay Sur lie, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Artemis (Red Blend) and recently made Miko Cabernet Sauvignon.

Manuka Wine Boutique Wine Club

2009-09-02T08:32:00Z

Welcome to the World of Fine Wines. At Manuka you have the best of the Cape at your fingertips…… Lips?

By joining the Manuka Wine Boutique Club you receive the following benefits:

6 bottles per month / per 2^nd month

Special volume discounts on wine purchases

Monthly Special

Lucky Draws

Newsletter

The options are as follows:

A: 6 White Wines R200 – R350

B: 3 Red / 3 White Wines R300 – R400

C: 6 Red Wines R400 – R500

Registration Forms can be found at WWW.Manuka.co.za .

New wine stock at Manuka Noordhoek

2009-09-01T11:56:00Z

Manuka Fine Wines Noordhoek has brand new stock. Our shelves are at maximum capacity and packed with wines from familiar and favourite estates as well as some new wine farms with exciting blends and varietals. Believe it or not, Christmas and the festive season are only 4 months away so come down to Manuka at Noordhoek Farm Village to stock your own shelves.

Reminder that Manuka Noordhoek is open 7 days a week including Sundays.

We have FREE weekend wine tastings from 11am – 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The September schedule is as follows:

05-06 Sept 2009: Du Preez

12-13 Sept 2009: Hoopenburg

19-20 Sept 2009: Deetleefs

26-27 Sept 2009: First Sighting

Check out some of the new wines in stock.

· De Waal: Young Vines Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Shiraz

· Anura: Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay

· Groote Post: Unwooded Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot Old Mans Red and White

· D’Aria: Sauvignon Blanc and Blush

· De Meye: Little River Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Red Blend

· MAN Vintners: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz

· Cape Point: Stonehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Scarborough Red, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Isleidh

· Doolhof: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cape Loerie Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Roan Red Blend, Unwooded Chardonnay, Merlot, Dark Lady Pinotage and Pinotage

· Beyerskloof: Pinotage

· Diemersdal: Sauvignon Blanc

· Klein Steenberg: Sauvignon Blanc

· Leopard’s Leap: Lookout White, Red and Rose; Leopards Leap Sauvignon Blanc & Shiraz

· Rupert and Rothschild: Classique

· Pierre Jourdan: Brut and Brut Rose

· Haute Cabriere: Chardonnay/Pinot Noir

· Steenberg: Brut, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Shiraz

And lots more .................................

Call Leslie on 021 789 0898 or email: noordhoek@manuka.co.za

Du Preez Wine Tasting

2009-07-24T10:49:00Z

This weekend at Manuka Wine Boutique in the fabulous Noordhoek Farm Village, we will be offering Du preez Wine Estate Wines for Free tasting on Saturday and Sunday including sales of the wine on both days. The Du Preez Farms are situated near the Du Toitskloof mountains in the Breede Rivier Valley, approximately 75 kilometers from Cape Town. The Du Preez family has been farming here for four generations, since 1926. We will be tasting their, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 , Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Merlot 2007 and Polla's Red 2005.

Wine Tastings for July 2009 until December 2009

2009-07-08T18:02:00Z

Our wine tasting are offered free of charge and we hope to broaden your appreciation of wine.

SAT/SUN 11/12-Jul-09 11 - 2pm HOOPENBURG

SAT/SUN 18/19-Jul-09 11 - 2pm DOOLHOF

SAT/SUN 25/26-Jul-09 11 - 2pm DU PREEZ

SAT/SUN 1/2-Aug-09 11 - 2pm DEETLEFS

SAT/SUN 8/9-Aug-09 11 - 2pm BEAUMONT

SAT/SUN 15/16-Aug-09 11 - 2pm MAN VINTNERS

SAT/SUN 22/23-Aug-09 11 - 2pm DE WAAL

SAT/SUN 29/30-Aug-09 11 - 2pm STELLENBOSCH HILLS

SAT/SUN 5/6-Sep-09 11 - 2pm DU PREEZ

SAT/SUN 12/13-Sep-09 11 - 2pm HOOPENBURG

SAT/SUN 19/20-Sep-09 11 - 2pm DEETLEFS

SAT/SUN 26/27-Sep-09 11 - 2pm FIRST SIGHTING

SAT/SUN 3/4-Oct-09 11 - 2pm MAN VINTNERS

SAT/SUN 10/11-Oct-09 11 - 2pm STELLENBOSCH HILLS

SAT/SUN 17/18-Oct-09 11 - 2pm HOOPENBURG

SAT/SUN 24/25-Oct-09 11 - 2pm RUITERSVLEI

SAT/SUN 31-Oct-09/1-Nov-09 11 - 2pm DEETLEFS

SAT/SUN 7/8-Nov-09 11 - 2pm BEAUMONT

SAT/SUN 14/15-Nov-09 11 - 2pm STELLENBOSCH HILLS

SAT/SUN 21/22-Nov-09 11 - 2pm RAKA

SAT/SUN 28/29-Nov-09 11 - 2pm HOOPENBURG

SAT/SUN 5/6-Dec-09 11 - 2pm RUITERSVLEI

SAT/SUN 12/13-Dec-09 11 - 2pm MAN VINTNERS

SAT/SUN 19/20-Dec-09 11 - 2pm FIRST SIGHTING

SAT/SUN 26/27-Dec-09 11 - 2pm STELLENBOSCH HILLS

SAT/SUN 2/3-Jan-10 11 - 2pm KLEINE ZALZE

SAT/SUN 9/10-Jan-09 11 - 2pm HOOPENBURG

Cape Point Vineyards

2009-07-03T11:29:00Z

Cape Point Vineyards, is the only wine estate in the world to be located on a narrow strip of peninsula, and between the two disparate oceans of the icy Atlantic and the warm currents of False Bay, resulting in a unique maritime climate that is ideal for superior winemaking. Perched high above the peninsula, and embraced by a neighbouring nature reserve, Cape Point Vineyards is set in a backdrop of magnificent panoramas and breathtaking sea views that form part of the signature presence of this prestigious estate. Built on a foundation of innovation and a passion for world-class excellence, Cape Point Vineyards is as committed to protecting the environment as it is to producing award-winning wines. This can be attributed to a superb terroir, an intense focus on the land and preserving classical production methods, essential to the art of winemaking. Added to this, Cape Point Vineyards wines are only produced in limited quantities, catering for the wine lover who appreciates exclusive quality.

We have managed to gain access to 6 bottles of their Chardonnay(R130.00/bottle), Semillon(R130.00/bottle) and have 5 bottles left of the Isleidh(R185.00/bottle) and it is first pay first get.

Tasting Notes of the above Wines.

CAPE POINT VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2007

BLEND: 100% Chardonnay

WINEMAKER: Duncan Savage

WINE DISTRICT: Cape Point

WINEMAKING DATA: Grapes for this wine are picked on the picturesque south facing Noordhoek slopes from the Peninsulas’ southern most vineyards. The grapes were harvested between 22°B and 23.5°B in the early hours of the morning and were all hand-picked.

VINEYARD

· Variety : Chardonnay

· Trellis : Vertical trellis

· Planting Density : 3200 vines/ha

· Soil : Decomposed granite

· Irrigation : Drip

· Yield : 6 tons/ha

CELLAR

· Crushing : whole bunch pressed

· Settling : 24 hours

· Yeast : CY 3079 and D47

· Fermentation : 100% barrel fermented

· Fermentation Temperature : 18-25°C

· Barrel Ageing : aged for 11 months in barrel on gross fermentation lees 40% new wood, remainder 2nd and 3rd fill.

No malolactic allowed.

ANALYSIS: Alcohol = 13%/Vol

RS = 3.5g/l

pH = 3.37

TA = 7g/l

FSO² = 20mg/l

TSO² = 111mg/l

WINEMAKER’S NOTES: The wine shows a complex array of citrus and apricot flavours with strong minerality and some subtle toasty notes. This all follows onto a wonderfully full palate with crisp acids and great length.

This Chardonnay is drinking beautifully at present, but try to exercise patience as it will only improve over the next 2-5 years.

CAPE POINT VINEYARDS 2007 SEMILLON

BLEND: 91% Semillon and 9% Sauvignon Blanc

WINEMAKER: Duncan Savage

WINE DISTRICT Cape Point

WINEMAKING DATA: Grapes for this wine are picked on the picturesque south facing Noordhoek slopes form the Peninsulas’ southern most vineyards. The grapes were harvested at 22.5º - 23°B in the early hours of the morning and were all hand-picked. The wine was bottled in January 2008.

VINEYARD:

· Trellis : Vertical Trellis

· Planting Density : 3200/ha

· Soil : Decomposed granite

· Irrigation : Drip

· Yield : 7 tons/ha

CELLAR:

· Skin Contact : None

· Settling : 24 hours

· Yeast : vin7

· Fermentation : 100% barrel fermented (1st fill barrels),

· Fermentation Temperature : 14 - 20ºC

· Barrel Ageing : 10 months in barrel

ANALYSIS: Alcohol : 13,9%/Vol

RS : 2.6g/l

pH : 3,3

TA : 6.8g/l

FSO2 : 31g/l

TSO2 : 100mg/l

WINEMAKERS TASTING NOTES: Nose shows dusty, herbaceous tones with black current, limes and subtle oak. This follows onto a tight palate along with fresh acidity and ends with a bone dry finish.

CAPE POINT VINEYARDS ISLIEDH 2007

BLEND: 78% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Semillon

WINEMAKER: Duncan Savage

WINE DISTRICT Cape Point

WINEMAKING DATA: Grapes for this wine are picked on the picturesque south facing Noordhoek slopes from the Peninsulas’ southern most vineyards. The grapes were harvested between 23°B and 24°B in the early hours of the morning and were all hand-picked.

VINEYARD

· Trellis : Vertical trellis

· Planting Density : 3200 vines/ha

· Soil : Decomposed granite

· Irrigation : Drip

· Yield : 3 tons/ha

CELLAR

· Skin Contact : none

· Settling : 24 hours

· Yeast : vin7

· Fermentation : 100% barrel fermented in French oak, 70% new and 30% 2nd fill

· Fermentation Temperature : 18°C

· Lees Ageing : 10 months on gross lees

· Barrel Ageing : 10 months with regular batonage

ANALYSIS: Alcohol = 14%/Vol

RS = 1.7g/l

pH = 3.1

TA = 7.2g/l

TSO² = 45mg/l

FSO² = 120mg/l

WINEMAKER’S NOTES: Isliedh is created in a tight mineral style for enjoyment with great food which will reward for many years to come. The wine displays a complex array of limes, minerality, tropical fruit and spice which will be accompanied by secondary flavours over time. The ’07 can be best enjoyed from mid-2009 over the next 5 years and possibly even 10.

Manuka Noordhoek Wine Tasting Dates, Promotions & other events

2008-07-02T05:11:00Z

SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	5/6 JULY	ZANDVLIET
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	12/13 JULY	STELLENBOSCH HILLS
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	19/20 JULY	RUITERSVLEI
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	26/27 JULY	CL BACK
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	2/3 AUG	CABRIERE
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	9/10 AUG	ZORGVLIET
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	16/17 AUG	WILDEKRANS
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	23/24 AUG	SIRIS
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	30/31 AUG	TBA
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	6/7 SEPT	TBA
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	13/14 SEPT	CL BACK
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	20/21 SEPT	CABRIERE
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	27/28 SEPT	RUITERSVLEI
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	4/5 OCT	ZORGVLIET
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	11/12 OCT	WILDEKRANS
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	18/19 OCT	TBA
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	25/26 OCT	CL BACK
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	1/2 NOV	SIRIS
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	8/9 NOV	ZORGVLIET
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	15/16 NOV	WILDEKRANS
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	22/23 NOV	TBA
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	29/30 NOV	RUITERSVLEI
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	6/7 DEC	TBA
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	13/14 DEC	CL BACK
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	20/21 DEC	ZORGVLIET
SAT/SUN 12 - 2 pm	27/28 DEC	WILDEKRANS

Manuka Southeys Winter Newsletter

2008-06-18T12:03:00Z

Hi Everybody!

With the days drawing in, and temperatures starting to drop, Winter is upon us.
Time to think of delicious pizzas, red wine, a roaring fire, in fact everything you can find here at Manuka! Our new fireplace is warming up the whole restaurant, there are lots of new wines to choose from, and despite a review of our prices in the light of the rapidly-increasing food costs, our prices are staying the same! In fact, with our next Wine Dinner, we are even bringing the price down!

In the Wine Shop, if you come digging around this month, you might strike gold, and you will definitely strike silver as we are having a promotion on the range of SILVER MYN WINES from Zorgvliet Estate, situated in the beautiful Banhoek Valley.
Neil Moorhouse is one of the most passionate and enthusiastic winemakers I have come across, and even in the middle of harvest, he is more than happy to take visitors through the cellar, and talk about the Zorgvliet and Silver Myn wines he produces.
We are concentrating on the Silver Myn wines as we feel that they offer not only complexity, balance and finesse throughout the range, but also great value.
The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc and Unwooded Chardonnay are also the first wines in South Africa to be released with the latest WAK screwcap closure.
The other wines on promotion include Viognier, Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend, straight Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Rosé.
If you buy any 6 wines, you will get a 5% discount, and 10% off any 12 wines.

Other 2008 Sauvignon Blancs that have arrived so far include Vergelegen, Groote Post, and Du Preez, but bear in mind that most 2007 Sauvignon Blancs are drinking really well now, and there are still plenty available.

We are also continuing our promotion of Ken Forrester’s “Petit” range of Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend. These are all available at only R35pb (were R38 or R39)

Finally, we have a new budget wine to replace the Paul Roux which has now run out. Come and get Mountain Shadows 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon at R19pb, R105 for 6 or R200 for 12. This is sourced from a highly-reputable Stellenbosch estate and offers GREAT VALUE!

Meet The Winemaker Dinners
Our next Dinner is next Wednesday, 11th June featuring Neil Moorhouse and the SILVER MYN range of wines. To combat ever-increasing costs, we will offer a soup starter, a pizza or pasta of your choice, and coffee, for only R99, including 8 tasting wines and service charge!
Booking is essential, so please make your reservation asap.
As usual, the evening will start at 6.30 for 7.00pm, so phone your friends, get a table together, and come and enjoy a great night out!

Saturday Tastings
These are free tastings in the Wine Shop from 12.00-3.00 on Saturdays.
Sat 7th June – Longridge
Sat 14th June – Elgin Vintners
Sat 21st June – Glen Carlou
Sat 28th June – Laibach
Sat 5th July - Beyerskloof

Cape Wine Academy Courses
We host various Cape Wine Academy courses, and their next course is the

Introduction to South African Wines
This is an evening wine course starting on Monday 25th August.
This course is designed for those who want to learn more about wine, meet people who share a similar passion or get involved in the industry.
For more information on the above, or to register please contact the Cape Wine Academy at: info@cwa.org.za Phone: 021-889 8844

Business Networks
If you have a small business, or work from home, or are looking for new leads and contacts, and would like to grow your business, (and wouldn’t we all?), why not join one of the successful Business Networks now operating in the Helderberg.
The Somerset West Network meets here at Manuka, and the next meeting is on Thursday 12th June, at 7.45am. For further details or to book, contact Caroline Malherbe on 076 020 3615.

The Strand Network meets at the Surfside Restaurant and their next meeting is on Wednesday 18th June at 7.45am. Please contact Jean Bulmer on 082 783 2592 for this meeting.
If you want proof of the effectiveness of networking, 2 ladies who attended the last Somerset West meeting have already booked to run their Scrapbooking classes here at Manuka once a month, and if you would like more info on this, please contact Cathy on 021 851 7355.
We use Network members wherever possible, as personal referrals are probably the best, and most effective recommendation.
For those of you off to the Wacky Wine Weekend in Robertson, travel safely, have fun, and we hope it’s not too cold or wet! If you make some great wine discoveries, please come and tell us about them. For the rest, don’t forget that we are here 7 days a week, and wine sales are available on Sundays from 9.00 – 3.30. During the winter, and commencing this Saturday, we will be opening at 9.00am on Saturdays instead of 8.00am. Monday – Friday is still 8.00am as usual, and Sundays we also open at 9.00am.

Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you all back at Manuka very soon