Elgin Vintner Wine Farm
The exquisite Elgin Valley is a lofty inland plateau which is totally surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and is in close proximity to Cape Town. Elgin Vintner is swiftly gaining a standing for the creation of finest class wines.
The Elgin Vintner wine farm solitary major benefit is the biodiversity of their vineyards, which is extended over a radius of 12km with an unrivalled variety of terroir and meso-climates, which is helped along by the cool and crisp Elgin Valley climate.
A perfect marriage and partnership of six professionals and dedicated grape growers, who, together with their expertise and belief in the terroir of Elgin and the multiplicity of the vineyards, have combined their funds to nurture, promote and market this range of outstanding wines.
Every member of this consortium brings a unique element to the equation, but it is primarily due to the leadership of Paul Wallace, viticulturalist par excellence with over thirty years expertise under his cap, that the results have been so phenomenal.
Total Plantings amongst the Elgin Vintners partners total approx 101 hectares.
Current Activities:
Although light meals are served by arrangement on the farm, it would be a nice touch to pack a picnic and enjoy the loveliness of the surroundings.
Three wines from the Elgin Vintners stable have received awards and accolades in the SA Terroir Awards competition; primarily Elgin Vintners Chardonnay 2010: Top Chardonnay, Elgin Ward , Elgin Vintners Viognier 2010: Top Viognier, Elgin Ward and last but not least, Elgin Vintners Merlot 2007: Top Merlot, Elgin Ward.
Fine wines that are offered by Elgin Vintners:
Of the white varieties there is:
- Sauvignon Blanc
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Chardonnay
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Voignier
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Rhine Riesling.
Some red varieties on offer are:
- Merlot
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Malbec
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Pinot Noir
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Shiraz.
If you are looking for that perfect wine, you will not be disappointed if you settle for a fine glass of Elgin Vintner wine, cuddled up in front of a cozy fire on a cold winter?s night.
