New vintage of Rhone-style blend, the Motorcycle Marvel

Wednesday, 23 July, 2014
Nederburg
Looking for a rich, substantial red that's silky-smooth on the palate and bursting with juicy flavours and spice? Then try the just-released 2011 vintage of The Motorcycle Marvel from Nederburg’s Heritage Heroes collection.

The Rhône-style blend of Grenache, Carignan, Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Cinsaut, a gourmet wine from Nederburg, reflects the uninhibited relish of cellar-master Razvan Macici in working with these varietals.

It's as full character but also finesse as Günter Brözel, the legendary former winemaker at Nederburg, who is the inspiration for the title of Motorcycle Marvel. A great match with earthy-flavoured, robust dishes, it brings out the flavours of seared beef, spicy lamb or game casseroles.

Brözel, regarded as an industry maven and a maverick, led the winemaking team at Nederburg from 1956 to 1989, and was known for his exceptionally high standards. The sound of his 250cc BSA motorcycle could strike fear in the hearts of his team. It was warning that he was on his way to check that his exacting demands were being met.

He was absolutely meticulous and refused to countenance mediocrity in any of his team, winning many awards and honours. One of the most significant was the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s Robert Mondavi International Winemaker of the Year Award in 1985. He was the first winemaker in South Africa to achieve this distinction.

"He is an icon in South African winemaking and has been an inspiration to me and our cellar team,” says Macici, cellar-master since 2001.

Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Motorcycle Marvel 2011 is available from the farm in Paarl at R120, as well as from gourmet wine shops and fine dining establishments countrywide.

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