Weltevrede1912 - Four generations of inspiration

Thursday, 25 June, 2015
Smart Communications
With a heritage to be proud of, Weltevrede continues to produce inspired wines, nurtured to express the qualities of their unique terroir and people
Well known for its Chardonnays and recently passing the 100 year history mark of family winemaking at Weltevrede, time was taken to reflect what exactly it is that makes this patch of land so special. With the realisation that the terroir equation of the land included more than just ancient geology and specific climate, but also the many generations of people who have lived on and worked this land for more than a century, honour is given with this wine to these people, their hard work and values, their dreams, passions and preferences.

This is what has been bottled as the WELTEVREDE1912, the wine preferred by the fourth generation custodians of Weltevrede. Instead of putting the signature of the winemaker on the label, the label bears the name of every person living at and working in the vineyards and winery of Weltevrede.

With this we celebrate legacy.

These vintages of WELTEVREDE1912 are generous in their offering of flavour and texture, encouraging a culture of generosity.

The WELTEVREDE1912 Chardonnay Vintage 2014 is full-bodied displaying a light golden colour. An intense mixture of dried mango, ripe pear and hints of ginger display on the nose whilst the palate reveals flavours of ripe lemons and marmalade. With an intense mixture of berries and spice on the nose, the WELTEVREDE1912 Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2013 is full-bodied showing complex flavours of blue- and blackberries, pomegranate, white pepper and cedar on the palate.

Says Philip Jonker, Winemaker, “Although the WELTEVREDE1912 wines are exciting new releases, they feel as if they have been with us for ages. The WELTEVREDE1912 wines are the culmination of more than a hundred years of family heritage and ultimately represent who we are”. 

Available from the cellar door, Makro and other major retailers, the wines retail for approximately R99.00 and R119.00 respectively.

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WELTEVREDE1912 Chardonnay Vintage 2014
WELTEVREDE1912 Chardonnay Vintage 2014

WELTEVREDE1912 Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2013
WELTEVREDE1912 Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2013

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