Warwick Wine Estate
Situated in the sublime wine sanctuary of Stellenbosch the Warwick Wine Estate was originally known as “De Goede Sukses” from 1771 to 1902. Bought by Colonel William Alexander Gordon after the Anglo Boer War, he renamed it after his regiment, Warwickshire. In 1964 it was bought once again by Sam Ratcliffe. He had been searching the perfect wine terrain and found it in Warwick’s grounds.
The original vineyard planted was that of Cabernet Sauvignon and high quality grapes were produced. In 1984 the first official Warwick vintage was released and received with praise by the critics. In 1986 a Bordeaux blend, Warwick Trilogy, was released and has since become an emblem of the fine wines of the South African Wine Industry
Current Activities of Warwick Wine Estate
Presently, aside from producing beautiful wine, the Warwick Wine Estate hosts activities which provide the perfect opportunity for wine drinking. The Warwick Wine Estate has a first class picnic experience whereby outing can be arranged at several locations on their land. Surrounded by the beauty of the Cape a lunching on gourmet food and wine baskets, by Warwick Wine Estates of course, makes a gorgeous day outing.
Alternatively there is the Big 5 Wine Safari experience offered by the Warwick Wine Estate. Guests are taken on a tour of Warwick Wine Estate’s vineyards and given real 4×4 experience while learning about the Big 5 of wine grapes.
The Warwick Wine Estate has a kids’ play area that is sealed off to ensure the safety of your children if they wish to gallivant with their friends
Warwick Wine Estate Selection
A list of a few of the wines offered by Warwick Wine Estate:
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Estate Reserve 2005, a Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet blanc and Merlot blend
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The First Lady 2009, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc 2010
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Pinotage 2010
The wines of Warwick Wine Estate are intense as the beauty from which they are grown. Truly the wines produced carry the full flavor and enjoyment that Stellenbosch has to offer.
