Alkmaar Wine Farm
History of Alkmaar Wines
Marinus Jacobus Stucki landed on the shores of The Cape of Good Hope on the 21st November 1860 from Holland. This intelligent and learned young man was is great demand by the then government and took up employment in Wellington. He went on to build a school in the Blouvlei region on a farm called Alkmaar which was named after the town of his birth. When he died at the age of 94, his was a name etched in the books of history.
Alkmaar Boutique Vineyard is nestled amidst the foothills of the Hawequa Mountains, in the Blouvlei Valley near Wellington. This exquisite farm boasts having almost perfect terroir which grapes love.
In 2003, Bouwer and Janet Nell purchased Alkmaar, developing and nurturing the farm into a fine vineyard, crafting excellent wines. The old schoolyard was already planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines, but the Nells did much more by planting Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Mouvedre, Pinotage and Chardonnay vines, thus completing the 7ha Alkmaar Boutique Vineyard.
Not only did this industrious twosome plant vines, but they restored the original buildings to their former beauty and glory, converting them into a working cellar.
Activities
The Nells constructed a cosy wine-tasting room where intimate functions can be held.
The first wine that was produced at Alkmaar was aptly called “The Old School Master” in honour of M.J. Stucki, and paying a further tribute to Mr. Stucki’s reputation, only the premium quality grapes are specially selected from the boutique vineyard for production.
Alkmaar Wines on offer:
- Master Class of 2005; this is a cabernet blend, with only 3500 wines being bottled. This velvety rich, royal, purple red wine can be aged for a further three years.
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Master Class of 2006; this wine is a classically-styled Bordeaux blend.
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Master Class of 2007; a cabernet sauvignon blend with complex aromas of raspberry, cassis and oak smoke.
White wines on offer:
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Reunion Class of 2009; hand-picked grapes were used for this Unoaked Chardonnay.
The wines from
Alkamaar are a nibble of nostalgia and long after the last drop has left a tickling sensation on your palate, you will be haunted by the fine flavours for a long, lingering while thereafter.
