Country living at its finest
Vergelegen, the much-loved 324-year-old wine estate in Somerset West, hosted a spectacular celebration on Saturday 19 October to unveil its updated wine range, and a stunning new glass marquee. Once again the estate proved that a combination of perfect taste and money is a formidable one indeed.
The fleet of classic and vintage cars
The much-anticipated event, set against the backdrop of Vergelegen’s extensive gardens and historic trees, drew an enthusiastic gathering of wine lovers, industry experts, and special guests.
Former Vergelegen owner Ilse Barlow with Johann Theron
Guests included former Vergelegen owner Ilse Barlow, chief executive of Anglo American Duncan Wanblad, and John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture and leader of the Democratic Alliance.
Drinks, strawberries and cream in the garden
A fleet of vintage and classic cars transported the guests to the historic Octagonal Garden for drinks, snacks, strawberries and cream, before they strolled to the marquee for dinner and to taste the new range of wines.
MD Wayne Coetzer in the historic Octagonal Garden
Wayne Coetzer, managing director of Vergelegen, said the wine estate was “the very essence of a fusion of the ancient and the modern” and the function was held “to accomplish a very fundamental objective, and that is to usher in the new without losing sight of the old.”
“Progress is a natural and unstoppable process and it’s therefore up to us to keep those values in place and never lose sight of who we were, who we are, and what we hope to leave behind as a legacy for those that will follow.”
Magnificent new glass marquee
Created for celebrations
The 25m x 30m glass marquee, set on a lush lawn near the Lourens River, provides a striking venue for exclusive weddings and corporate functions. It seats a maximum of 400 guests.
New wine range displayed on the Great Lawn
“This business is only as successful as the people you surround yourself with,” concluded Coetzer, acknowledging the hard work of the Vergelegen team. “A big thank you to the locals who support us during the winter months, during hurricanes and floods, droughts and fires. To the trade, who write about our wines, drink our wines, sell our wines, thank you, we know there are so many to choose from, I salute your good taste.”
The glass marquee from the river
Vergelegen is open daily to the public. Wines are available at the estate and online at https://vergelegen.co.za/shop-wine/
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