Newsletter October 2014

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The Thirsty Cyclist Tasting

Join Yonder Hill Wines Presented by: Abé Beukes (Wine Maker) www.yonderhill.co.za/our-wines/ DATE : Friday, 27 June 2014 Time: 17:30 Cost : R30,00 per person Join Us At The Thirsty Cyclist for this wine tasting experiance. To taste will be our Y-Range; Inanda; Merlot and very exclusive Nicola 2009. See u THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ADAC Function

Thank you to Gen Mbuli and Gen Campherfor joining us on Thursday; 5 June 2014. We are sure that a "BRAAI" at Yonder Hill was the perfect end to a fruitful conference. Thank you that we can call you "Good Friends" of Intertechnic.

Winter Babies

Congratulations to first time parents and Olyfberg Managers; Pieter and L`nell Kruger, with the birth of their son; PJ Kruger. We at Yonder Hill hope this will be a blessed time in your lives.

We do not stop there, congrats to Bennie and Charmain Avenant (Our previous winemaker) on the birth of their second son. We hope that Daniel Avenant will be as much joy as Big Brother Ben!

This was a good weekend

Taste of the Helderberg

Olyfberg Products

All Olyfberg Olive products is now available at Yonder Hill Cellar. Our trained staff can assist you in any questions. Come and enjoy an olive and wine tasting combined for only R15/pp.

Neil Pendock`s Heart Heroes

WineNews | latest south african wine related news Neil Pendock's Five Heart Heroes 31 October 2012 by Neil Pendock A Halloween present to hard-pressed SA wine producers. 147 five-heart wines, the distillation of three weeks tasting around the Winelands with my Portuguese wineheartAníbal Coutinho. All wines were made from grapes grown in the appellation (as far as we know). Nobody paid us and we tasted all 2000+ of them blind. These were our favourites. 1. Allée Bleue Shiraz 2010 from Franschhoek. 2. Allesverloren Tinta Barocca 2009 from the Swartland. 3. Almenkerk Chardonnay 2011 from Elgin. 4. Altydgedacht The Ollo White Blend 2011 from Durbanville. 5. Alvi’s Drift Chardonnay 2011 from Breedekloof. 6. Annexkloof Red Blend 2007 from the Swartland. 7. Annexkloof SMG Red Blend 2010 from the Swartland. 8. Arendsig Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 from Robertson. 9. Ashbourne Sandstone White Blend 2007 from Hemel & Aarde. 10. Avondrood Shiraz 2009 from Breedekloof. 11. Axe Hill Machado Red Blend 2011 from the Klein Karoo. 12. Bellpost Shiraz 2008 from Namaqualand. 13. Bergsig The Family Friend Red Blend 2011 from Breedekloof. 14. Boland Five Climates Chenin Blanc 2012 from Paarl. 15. Boplaas Cape Tawny Port 1995 from the Klein Karoo. 16. Bosman Optenhorst Chenin Blanc 2009 from Wellington. 17. Bosman Optenhorst Chenin Blanc 2011 from Wellington. 18. Brennaissance King of Clubs Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from Stellenbosch. 19. Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from the Cederberg. 20. Chamonix Chardonnay 2011 from Franschhoek. 21. Chamonix Pinot Noir 2010 from Franschhoek. 22. Constantia Uitsig Sémillon 2011 from Constantia. 23. Constantia Uitsig White 2011 from Constantia. 24. D’Aria Red Blend 2010 from Durbanville. 25. Darling Cellars Lime Kilns White Blend 2010 from Darling. 26. De Grendel Merlot 2009 from Durbanville. 27. De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2008 from the Klein Karoo. 28. De Toren Fusion V Red Blend 2010 from Stellenbosch. 29. De Toren Z Red Blend 2010 from Stellenbosch. 30. De Trafford Chenin Blanc 2011 from Stellenbosch. 31. De Trafford Shiraz 2010 from Stellenbosch. 32. De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay 2010 from Robertson. 33. Deetlefs Hanepoot 2009 from Breedekloof. 34. Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Malbec 2010 from Wellington. 35. Diemersfontein Viognier 2011 from Wellington. 36. Domaine des Dieux Chardonnay 2010 from Hemel & Aarde. 37. Domaine des Dieux Red Blend 2010 from Hemel & Aarde. 38. Druk My Niet Invictus Red Blend 2009 from Paarl. 39. Eagle’s Cliff Arendskloof Pinot Grigio 2012 from Breedekloof. 40. Eagle’s Nest Little Eagle Red Blend 2010 from Constantia. 41. Eagle’s Nest Verreaux Red Blend 2009 from Constantia. 42. Esona Shiraz 2010 from Robertson. 43. Fairview Beacon Shiraz 2009 from Paarl. 44. Fairview Eenzaamheid Shiraz 2010 from Paarl. 45. Fairview Nurok White Blend 2011 from Paarl. 46. Fairview Primo Pinotage 2010 from Paarl. 47. Gabrielskloof Five Arches Red Blend 2008 from Bot River. 48. Gabrielskloof The Blend Red Blend 2010 from Bot River. 49. Gabrielskloof Viognier 2010 from Bot River. 50. Glen Carlou Grand Classique Red Blend 2009 from Paarl. 51. Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 from Paarl. 52. Glen Carlou Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2010 from Paarl. 53. Goedvertrouw Pinot Noir 2009 from Bot River. 54. Graham Beck Cuvée Clive 2007 from Robertson. 55. Graham Beck MCC Rosé 2009 from Robertson. 56. Graham Beck The Ridge Syrah 2009 from Robertson. 57. Grand vin de Glenelly Chardonnay 2011 from Stellenbosch. 58. Grande Provence Red Blend 2007 from Franschhoek. 59. Groote Post Pinot Noir 2009 from Darling. 60. Guardian Peak Lapa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from Stellenbosch. 61. Guardian Peak SMG Red Blend 2010 from Stellenbosch. 62. Haut Espoir Shiraz 2006 from Franschhoek. 63. Jacques Bruére Cuveé Rosé 2006 from Robertson. 64. Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2010 from Stellenbosch. 65. Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2011 from Stellenbosch. 66. Jordan The Outlier Sauvignon Blanc 2009 from Stellenbosch. 67. Kanonkop Pinotage 2010 from Stellenbosch. 68. Karusa Terre Noire Shiraz 2011 from the Klein Karoo. 69. Kasteelberg Chenin Blanc 2010 from the Swartland. 70. Klein Constantia Perdeblokke Sauvignon Blanc 2010 from Constantia. 71. Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2007 from Constantia. 72. Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 from Stellenbosch. 73. Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from Stellenbosch. 74. La Vierge Pinot Noir 2010 from Hemel & Aarde. 75. La Vigne Shiraz 2007 from Franschhoek. 76. Landau du Val Sémillon 2008 from Franschhoek. 77. Lanzerac le General Red Blend 2008 from Stellenbosch. 78. Lemberg Surin Sauvignon Blanc 2011 from Tulbagh. 79. Lothian Vineyards Chardonnay 2011 from Elgin. 80. Lutzville Diamond Collection Chenin (wood) 2011 from Namaqualand. 81. Lutzville Diamond Collection Shiraz 2010 from Namaqualand. 82. Major’s Hill Shiraz 2008 from Robertson. 83. Meerendal Chenin Blanc Natural Sweet 2009 from Durbanville. 84. Mellasat Chardonnay 2010 from Paarl. 85. Mellasat Tuinwyn Chenin Blanc Straw Wine 2010 from Paarl. 86. Merwida Sauvignon Blanc 2012 from Breedekloof. 87. Mimosa Shiraz 2011 from Robertson. 88. Mont du Toit Mont du Toit Red Blend 2007 from Wellington. 89. Morgenhof Red Blend 2005 from Stellenbsoch. 90. Morgenster White Blend 2011 from Stellenbosch. 91. Namaqua Wines Spencer Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 from Namaqualand. 92. Nicolas Charles Krone Marque I from Tulbagh. 93. Oak Valley Chardonnay 2011 from Elgin. 94. Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2011 from Elgin. 95. Oldenburg Cabernet Franc 2009 from Stellenbosch. 96. Oldenburg Vineyards Chardonnay 2011 from Stellenbosch. 97. Oldenburg Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2011 from Stellenbosch. 98. Ormonde Ondine Cabernet Franc 2008 from Darling. 99. Palesa Chenin Blanc 2012 from Breedekloof. 100. Paul Cluver Riesling NLH 2011 from Elgin. 101. Prospect Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 from Robertson. 102. Pulpit Rock Shiraz 2009 from the Swartland. 103. Rhebokskloof Red Blend 2010 from Paarl. 104. Rickety Bridge Chardonnay 2011 from Franschhoek. 105. Rickety Bridge Sémillon 2008 from Franschhoek. 106. Riebeek Cellars Rosé 2012 from the Swartland. 107. Rietvallei Classic Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 from Robertson. 108. Rietvallei Classic Estate Pinot Noir 2010 from Robertson. 109. Rietvallei Special Select Esteanna Red Blend 2009 from Robertson. 110. Rijk’s Touch of Oak Chenin Blanc 2010 from Tulbagh. 111. Rust en Vrede 1694 Classification Red Blend 2007 from Stellenbosch. 112. Rust en Vrede Estate Red Blend 2009 from Stellenbosch. 113. Rust en Vrede Shiraz 2010 from Stellenbosch. 114. Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Shiraz 2009 from Stellenbosch. 115. Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2010 from Stellenbosch. 116. Rustenberg Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 from Stellenbosch. 117. Saxenburg Private Collection Merlot 2009 from Stellenbosch. 118. Shannon Vineyards Mount Bullet Merlot 2010 from Elgin. 119. Shannon Vineyards Rockview Ridge Pinot Noir 2011 from Elgin. 120. Sir Lambert Sauvignon Blanc 2012 from Namaqualand. 121. Spioenkop “1900” Sauvignon Blanc 2011 from Elgin. 122. Springfield Methode Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 from Robertson. 123. Springfield Methode Ancienne Chardonnay 2009 from Robertson. 124. Stark-Condé Oude Nektar Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 from Stellenbosch. 125. Stark-Condé Three Pines Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from Stellenbosch. 126. Sumaridge Maritimus White Blend 2010 from Hemel & Aarde. 127. Swartland Winery Bush Vines Shiraz 2010 from the Swartland. 128. The Berrio Sauvignon Blanc 2011 from Elim. 129. Thelema Rabelais Red Blend 2008 from Stellenbosch. 130. Thelema Reserve Merlot 2009 from Stellenbosch. 131. Thelema Sutherland Red Blend 2009 from Elgin. 132. Thelema The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from Stellenbosch. 133. Veenwouden Classic Red Blend 2009 from Paarl. 134. Veenwouden Merlot 2011 from Paarl. 135. Villiera Monro Brut 2007 from Stellenbosch. 136. Vrede en Lust Artisan Chenin Blanc 2011 from Elgin. 137. Vrede en Lust Barrique White Blend 2011 from Elgin. 138. Waboomsrivier Arborea Red Blend 2010 from Breedekloof. 139. Warwick Trilogy Red Blend 2009 from Stellenbosch. 140. Waterkloof Circle of Life White Blend 2011 from Stellenbosch. 141. Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from Stellenbosch. 142. Waterkloof Circumstance Chenin Blanc 2011 from Stellenbosch. 143. Webersburg Sauvignon Blanc 2011 from Stellenbosch. 144. Wildekrans Reserve Pinotage 2010 from Bot River. 145. Wildekrans Shiraz 2009 from Bot River. 146. Windfall Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from Robertson. 147. Yonder Hill Merlot 2009 from Stellenbosch. "Full tasting notes as well as our terroir top ten of everything and more will be available in Neil Pendock's Winelands Guide 2013 next month."

Helderberg Race amazes again with hospitality

29 October 2012 by Helderberg Wine Route More than a hundred adventure seeking visitors to the beautiful Helderberg Wine Region was once again stunned by the scenery, the great wines and the fantastic hospitality and friendliness of the participating wineries in this year’s Helderberg Wine Route Amazing Race which took place on 20 wine farms on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 October. Highlights included barrel rolling at Annandale Wines’ rustic cellar building and farmyard, making up of bunches of Proteas to a professional standard at Uva Mira, an “obstacle course” race around the dam at Dornier Wines and counting barrels in the vaulted maturation cellar at Ken Forrester Vineyards. Yonder Hill Winery, in the capable hands of wine route chairman Bennie Avenant was a huge hit with their “minute to win it” challenges which had to be completed against the clock. This proved too much for many of the participants, especially at the end of a long day of tastings and exhausting tasks. At the end of the day, participants gathered at the NH Lord Charles Hotel to recuperate and cheer on the winners of each division to determine the overall winners. Congratulations to “Chefs don’t Wine” whose aiming and spitting skills could not be beaten on Saturday, and “Team MiX Touareg” who was crowned as overall champions on Sunday. Organiser, Bjorn van Oort, and many of the wineries rated this the best Amazing Race ever with a terrific group of participants and wineries going out of their way to showcase the best of the Helderberg Wine Route! Participating wineries were: Alto, Annandale, Avontuur, Croydon, Dornier, Eikendal, Heron Ridge, Hidden Valley, JP Bredell, Ken Forrester, Longridge, Lyngrove, Somerbosch, Stellenzicht, Uva Mira, Vergenoegd, Waterkloof, Welmoed, Wedderwill Wines and Yonder Hill. for further info go to www.wine.co.za

Yonder Hill taking part in the Helderberg Wine Route Gormet Evening

Taste of the Helderberg

“TASTE OF THE HELDERBERG” ADDS GOURMET EATS TO THE MIX Wine lovers from the Helderberg region can treat themselves to some of South Africa’s top wines and specially prepared dishes from gourmet winery restaurants during the “Taste of the Helderberg” wine show at the NH Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West on Thursday, 7 June from 17h00 to 21h00. Bennie Avenant, chairman of the Helderberg Wine Route, said that this show is growing annually and is getting more popular with regulars who have attended over the last few years. “We wish to keep the show intimate to enable visitors to chat to winemakers without feeling that they are part of a massive crowd. We therefore limit the number of tickets to 500.” Avenant continued by saying that the route hopes to showcase at least 25 wineries and ten restaurants. “Chefs have been asked to prepare small portions of their signature dishes to sell to patrons during the show, but the wine tasting is included in the ticket price. Examples of dishes on offer will be Avontuur’s salmon roses and Pinotage infused sirloin canape’s from Overture restaurant at Hidden Valley.” Tickets cost a mere R50 for which festival goers receive an elegant wine glass branded with the Helderberg Wine Route logo, and have the opportunity to taste more than 100 of the region’s best wines. Wines will also be for sale at the show. During and after the wine-tasting, guests can relax in comfortable couches in chill areas or make use of the hotel’s restaurant for dinner. However, if last years success is repeated, prior bookings at the restaurant will need to be made well in advance! The telephone number to make a booking is (021) 855 1040. For more info or to pre-book wine show tickets, please contact organiser Björn van Oort at bjorn@cvomarketing.co.za or at (021) 981 0216. Visitors can also buy tickets on the evening at the door, depending on availability.