Theuniskraal Tasting Centre
Three great mountain ranges meet and enfold the town of Tulbagh, which lies cradled in their embrace like an infant in the crook of its mother’s elbow. The only way open is to the south, to the Breede Valley and the distant sea. Around you spectacular mountains rise, crags and kloofs etched against the vast open sky—the whole feeling is one of peace and calm.
Breathing country history from every pore
The Theuniskraal farm lies some 6kms out of town and you will see sheep grazing peacefully in the fields as you drive there. On the estate itself flocks of ducks wander through the vines snacking on the snails, keeping the ecological balance. The people here have a relaxed air, a calm generosity of spirit which makes you aware that they are different.
Andries Jordaan
Andries Jordaan is the third generation of his family to make wine here– in partnership with his cousin Wagner, a viticulturist of note. They both grew up on the farm, it is in their blood.
Andries, Wagner and Flippie Jordaan
The wines Andries makes are very much fruit driven, with the minimum of interference in the business of nature. He says “Mother Nature is one of the major factors influencing the final outcome. A winemaker must be able to identify with what SHE is giving him-the good and the bad-and with his knowledge and experience take that to the best possible result. “The farm is famous for its iconic Theuniskraal Cape Riesling which won a Gold Medal in London as long ago as 1947, but the range has been expanded since then to include some delicious reds.
THEUNISKRAAL CAPE RIESLING
Crisp and deliciously dry with plenty of fruit flavours like apple and some citrus, even a grape or two, from a varietal also known as crouchen, so no resemblance to the German Rieslings. Great with fish and chips, even better with sushi. A classic at R69
THEUNISKRAAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Packed with plenty of dark red berry flavours supported by gentle tannins, some vanilla notes from sensible oaking, delicious value at R79 . Just the thing to knock back with a steak or two.
THEUNISKRAAL SHIRAZ
A delight on the nose, quite intense with typical spicy undertones and a long finish. Perfect with red meat casseroles and pork roast. A bargain at R79 at the cellar.
Get there and taste for yourself.
THEUNISKRAAL TULBAGH PHONE 023 230 0688
WEBSITE www.theuniskraal.co.za