We’ve had quite a few international visitors in the Haute Cabriére Tasting Room lately. They are all out to support their respective football teams but in between the matches a number of them have come out to the winelands to taste what we, as a wine producing country, have to offer.
We work really hard at our experience in Haute Cabriére Tasting Room and it’s great to hear back from people who enjoyed that experience. Recently the Haute Cabriére Tasting Room team received a lovely email from Steve (one of our international football supporting visitors). Steve has very kindly given us permission to post his complimentary email here, on our blog. Thanks Steve!
Steve’s email:
“You may remember our visit to you last Thursday. Because there were so many of us it was not possible to thank you personally but may I now do that electronically. I found you to be a thoroughly charming and very knowledgeable guide and when I return, sometime in the future with my wife (as I surely will for I was captivated by your beautiful region ), we shall make a point of visiting Haute Cabriére and maybe cracking a bottle or two.”
If you’re in Cape Town this week, for the very exciting Spain vs Portugal game on Tuesday, why not take some time out and join us in the Franschhoek winelands?
If you’re heading out to join us for lunch on Mother’s Day (tomorrow) you’re in luck because we will be offering a glass of or Pierre Jourdan Tranquille to all ladies on Mother’s day. Fantastic!
We will also be giving a red rose to anyone who buys a bottle of Pierre Jourdan Belle Rose this Sunday. Yes we know we’re our wine and cap classique is amazing enough without the rose … so the rose just makes it impossible to beat.
Sunday - the 9th of May 2010 - is Mother’s Day and you’d better not forget it!
Lets face it Mums are important, they’re like superheroes without the spandex, and they deserve at least one day a year dedicated to them.
It’s important that Mother’s Day is not a last minute thing, there needs to be a bit of planning. Luckily we’ve made it very easy. You’ll find a plan below that is guaranteed to cement your favourite child status for at least a year.
The Fool Proof Haute Cabriere 2010 Mother’s Day Plan:
Step 1: Call Haute Cabriere and make a lunch booking for Sunday - the number is +27 21 876 3688
Step 2: Drive to Franschhoek (it would be nice if you drove your Mum, but that’s up to you).
We hope that you, your family and your friends have a very happy Easter! If you’re going away for the long weekend please travel safely. If you’re running the Two Oceans good luck and if you’re heading out to Franschhoek remember to pop in for some wine tasting, a spot of lunch or a relaxed dinner.
If you can’t get out to us - because you’re too stiff after the marathon - you can always have us come to you. Visit our online store and order yourself a case of Pierre Jourdan or Haute Cabriere. It’ll be delivered to your door and all you’ll need to do is pop it into the fridge.
Not a bad way to spend an extra long weekend.
Normal blogging will resume on Wednesday the 7th of April 2010.
I don’t think most people realise just how close the last Franschhoek fire came to Haute Cabrière. Below are some post Franschhoek Fire images.
The fire moved from this part of the Franschhoek Valley to the Cabriere section - that's a long way to travel.
The upper Cabriere vines and the blackened Franschhoek Mountain. The brown pieces, dotted through the vineyard, are because the fire jumped with the wind. We were incredibly lucky not to lose the whole block.
Takuan stands on the road between the highest lying Cabriere vineyard and the blackened Franschhoek Mountain. It really was incredibly close!
Only one week left until we select our first Pierre Jourdan, Haute Cabrière and Me winner. If you still haven’t entered head on over to our Facebook fan page and upload your photo of your Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique or Haute Cabrière Wine moment, the one with the most comments and likes wins our February 2010 prize (a case of 6 Pierre Jourdan Cap Classiques).
If you’ve already uploaded your picture get your friends to vote. With their help you could be our February winner … and nothing says ‘winner‘ quite like a case of Pierre Jourdan.
Valentine’s Day may be over (we hope you enjoyed your Belle Rose and Belgium Chocolate) but that doesn’t mean that you should stop showing your significant other that you care. One day, out of 364, just isn’t enough!
Over a lovely lunch with Takuan, where we explored the new menu items at our Franschhoek Restaurant Haute Cabrière, we were introduced to his opinions on love and Pinot Noir. Luckily we caught it on camera which means you can enjoy it too.
If you’re viewing this through our Facebook fan page, and the video isn’t behaving, you’ll find on YouTube by clicking here.
Last week I took some time out of my ridiculously busy schedule (it is harvest after all) to sit down for a bite to eat at our Franschhoek Restaurant - Haute Cabriere.
If you’ve had a look at the new Haute Cabriere Menu (posted earlier in January) you’ll notice that Matthew Gordan has added a whole lot of new and exciting dishes to the Summer 2010 menu.
In this video clip I talk about how we decide on what wine to pair with which dish. I then go on to taste the new seared tuna dish and the new chickpea dish both paired with the increasingly popular Pierre Jourdan Tranquille.
I know, I know, it’s a tough life but - in my defence - someone has to do it!
