Back in the 1690s, Dutch settlers in Paarl valiantly attempted to grow oaks for wine barrels. The trees shot up in the tropical heat, creating uselessly porous wood. These arboreal giants cover the lawns of colonial property 'Der Leuwen Jagt' - 'The Lion Hunt' -enhancing a vista of the Simonsberg. The place now takes its name from German émigré owner Roland Seidel, who sensibly hired winemaker Cerina de Jongh, top of her year at Elsenberg College, ex-of Grangehurst and veteran of vintages around the world. Better-versed in oak than her predecessors, she produces beautifully-structured reds like this pepper, clove and blackberry-scented Shiraz. Superior 'braai' fare.
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Seidelberg, established in 1680 on the southern slopes of the Paarlberg mountain, was originally known as 'De Leuwen Jagt' ('the lion hunt') but in these conservationist times the current owner, German émigré Roland Seidel thought it sensible to re-christen the place. The estate's rust-hued soils produce rich, rumbustious reds; there's uncommon restraint here in this fine, pure, uncluttered and unwooded Chardonnay, with its ripe, melony fruit and fresh citrus twist. Great with quiche.
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New Seidelberg winemaker Cerina De Jongh's CV reads encouragingly: top of her year at Elsenburg College, hired by high-profile Grangehurst and veteran of vintages the world over. She's thriving at this idyllic estate, founded in 1680 on the southern slopes of the Paarlberg, and now owned by German émigré Roland Seidel. This Rose isa pretty pale pink with the flavours of dry raspberries. Clean and fresh.
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New Seidelberg winemaker Cerina De Jongh's CV reads encouragingly: top of her year at Elsenburg College, hired by high profile Grangehurst and veteran of vintages worldwide. She's thriving at this idyllic estate, founded in 1680 on the southern slopes of the Paarlberg, owned by German émigré Roland Seidel. Cerina's Viognier, one of few in South Africa, veers away from the massive, oily 'new world' style. It's fresh and clean with citrus and dried pear characters.
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New Seidelberg winemaker Cerina De Jongh's CV reads encouragingly: top of her year at Elsenburg College, hired by high-profile Grangehurst and veteran of vintages the world over. She's thriving at this idyllic estate, founded in 1680 on the southern slopes of the Paarlberg, and now owned by German émigré Roland Seidel. With this wine, Carina has captured the earthy, rich redcurrant character of the Cape's Pinotage grape at its finest.
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New Seidelberg winemaker Cerina De Jongh's CV reads encouragingly: top of her year at Elsenburg College, hired by high-profile Grangehurst and veteran of vintages the world over. She's thriving at this idyllic estate, founded in 1680 on the southern slopes of the Paarlberg, and now owned by German émigré Roland Seidel. There's excellent weight and depth of crisp apple and lemon flavours in this minerally-fresh Sauvignon. Lovely with fresh crab.
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