Stoumann's wines - Olifants River Winery Trail

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Olifants River Winery Trail
WWW:	www.stoumanns.co.za
Category:	Wine
Region:	Olifants River	City:	.
Price:	N/A (EUR)	Minimum:	N/A

When Stoffel Stoumann accompanied his father into the district when he was yet a little boy, he surely did not imagine what would be accomplished near the little town of Vredendal on the West Coast of South Africa by himself, his wife Gesie and their two sons, Napoleon and Gielie.

Harvests, consisting of Colombar, Chenin blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Shiraz, etc., were delivered in its entirety to Spruitdrift and Vredendal Wine Cellars, until the Stoumanns established the smallest registered red wine cellar in the Olifants River region. They started marketing their first 2 800 bottles of Cabernet in September of 1998. It was decided later, as duties concerning the winery became extensive, that Napoleon would be responsible for wine making, while the properties would be managed by Gielie. (in memoriam)

Erik Schlünz joined Stoumann's Winery in 2008 as manager and winemaker. The cellar is being expanded to accommodate 500 tons of grapes, for the production of both white and red wines.

Vin de la Tortue
The flagship in the Stoumann's collection is a dry, red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. As the tortoise is known for its gradual progress and adaptability, the "tortoise wine" is produced in the same time honoured traditional manner.

Red Muscadel
The grapes of this cultivar are left to ripen for as long as possible in the golden West Coast sunshine to produce this raisin-complex wine. This outstanding wine is matured in small American oak barrels.

Shiraz
Fermented in open stainless steel, matured in small French oak barrels for almost one year, this medium to full-bodied wine, with its typical Shiraz character, is a must for all wine lovers.
Shiraz 2009 will be available early 2010.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Since 1997 Stoumann's Wines, situated near Vredendal on the West Coast, has earned the enviable reputation for having the entire production process in the vineyards.
The grapes for this wood-matured wine are cultivated uniquely to ensure top quality grapes to the cellar.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 will be available early 2010.
Enjoy at room temperature.

Hanepoot Jerepigo
Hanepoot grapes, grown in the fertile soil of the Excelsior farm, are crushed to must, given cold soak and then fortified to end up in a fruity, sweet Jerepigo.
Serve on crushed ice as a sundowner or just let it roll over ice cream as a desert.

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