Who owns Altydgedacht?
Who owns Altydgedacht?
The Parker Family
ALTYDGEDACHT ENTERS A NEW ERA The Parker Family have been the custodians of the farm since 1852, a legacy spanning six generations.
How many wine farms are in Durbanville?
With 13 farms on the route there are plenty of options for those looking to discover the magic of Durbanville.
How many wine estates are there in Cape Town?
There are currently some 560 wineries and 4 400 primary producers of vineyards in the Cape, divided by the Wine of Origin Scheme into 4 main regions: The Breede River Valley, The Little Karoo, Coastal and Olifants River.
How much is wine tasting in Durbanville?
The tasting fee is R40 and allows you to taste all wines. The tasting also includes a souvenir crystal wine tasting glass to take home. R40 for 8 wines incl glass. The chocolate or biltong wine pairings are R60 and R80 each, paired with five of our wines.
What is Stellenbosch wine?
Stellenbosch is perhaps the most famous wine-producing region in South Africa. Cabernet Sauvignon is the region’s most widely planted grape variety, and is often combined with Merlot to create Bordeaux Blend wines. Stellenbosch is just 25 miles (40km) east of Cape Town.
How much does a vineyard cost in South Africa?
Farms in the Franschhoek valley tend to fetch the highest prices and can range to about the R1 million to R1. 2 million per hectare at the top end. Stellenbosch farms sell for about R800 000 to R1 million per hectare, and for about R400,000 to R600,000 per hectare in the Paarl Valley.
Who was the first Cape wine farmer?
Jan van Riebeeck
In the early 1650s, Cape Town was established as a refreshment station along the Spice Route between Europe and Asia, and the first vines were planted by the Dutch governor, Jan van Riebeeck.
What is the oldest farm in South Africa?
Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia is one of them, and as South Africa’s oldest wine farm (332 years old this year) is also one of the oldest brands in the world which has reached iconic status – something which was verified in the winning of the SA Wine Icon category in the recent Klink Awards.
Is altydgedacht winery Durbanville worth a visit?
Altydgedacht Winery offers an unpretentious, relaxing wine-tasting experience with personal service from very knowledgeable staff. It appears to be one of the less-visited in the Durbanville area but deserves to be better known; it offers two unusual varietals (Gewürztraminer and Barbera) that are well worth trying.
Why choose altydgedacht estate?
Established in 1698, Altydgedacht Estate is a family farm where long standing traditions and modern methods blend to create wines of quality and character. Altydgedacht is one of the historic farms established on the fertile slopes of the Tygerberg and has been in the Parker family since 1852.
What makes Durbanville wine so special?
Brothers John and Oliver use the varied soils, slopes and microclimates to grow high quality grapes from suitable noble varieties. Winemaker Oliver produces wines of distinctive character and strong varietal flavour, typical of the renowned Durbanville area.
What are the best wines to drink in South Africa?
Viognier and Cabernet Franc as well as the Tintoretto, whose 2009 vintage won the Top Red Blend award at Novare SA Terroir Awards and the Winemaker’s Choice Diamond Award. You can enjoy a picnic beneath the farm’s trees on selected Sundays between 12h00 and 17h00 whilst the kids enjoy pony rides and making cupcakes.
