Fillies definitely rule with a spectacular Var filly out of Gr 1 winner Bambina Stripes and an Oratorio colt out of Jeter also looking really good! For regular updates, visit the Stud Page on our website.
WINERY NEWS
PREMIERE RANGE WINES BRING IN THE BLING!
September has been a good month for Avontuur Estate winemaker Jan van Rooyen and his team with medals awarded for the Avontuur Luna de Miel Chardonnay 2014 and the Avontuur Baccarat 2011 (a Bordeaux-style red blend). The Baccarat received a double gold medal at Vitis Vinifera 2015 and a silver at the Michaelangelo wine awards with a gold for Luna de Miel, courtesy of Vitis Vinifera.
NEW WINES RELEASED FOR SUMMER
Fans are already enjoying the 2015 Estate Sauvignon Blanc and the 2015 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay. Both wines are full and rich, with the early harvest this year, clearly having no adverse affects. Cabernet Franc lovers will be happy to know that the 2011 vintage is soon to be released as well, so pop in soon to grab the last few cases of the highly rated 2010 before it’s all sold out.
STUD NEWS
ORATORIO CELEBRATES GR 1 WIN IN AUSTRALIA
Eight year old son of Oratorio, Mourinho showed style, strength and class on Saturday when he won the Gr 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield in Australia. Avontuur GM Pippa Mickleburgh was understandably over the moon and with the first of Oratorio’s crop getting ready for the Book 1 CPYS in January at the CTICC in Cape Town, this bodes well for buyers’ interest in Avontuur’s super sire. Keep an eye on the Sales page on our website for details about the yearlings.
EVENTS
FREE LIVE MUSIC SERIES STARTS AGAIN
With Summer now officially here, Avontuur Estate on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West has confirmed the first three live music evenings up till the end of the year, for which no entry fee is charged. Start off on Friday, 9 October with Idols winner Anke, who will be entertaining the crowds with some old favourites as well as songs from her new album. On Friday, 6 November, Blair Taberer takes the stage and will thrill fans with his acoustic rock and stage presence. The last event for this year, is on Friday, 4 December when local favourite Jesse Jordan shows why he’s equally good as a solo artist!
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL PINOTAGE DAY ON SAT, 10 OCTOBER
We’re honouring the day by offering a “Pinotage Deconstructed” experience from 11h00 to 12h30 in the tasting room. Start off by tasting 3 different vintages of Minelli Pinot Noir and Estate Pinotage with winemaker Jan van Rooyen. Then enjoy Pinotage Chorizo skewers, served with a home-made braaibroodjie and end off with Minelli ice cream, created by our own Ella Grimston of Bake your Day. The Chorizo was specially created for us by Bert Desseyn of Bird Street Butchery in Stellenbosch, and is also for sale in vacuum packs on the day. R120 pp. Bookings are essential at winery@avontuurestate.co.za or +27.218553450.
SUMMER IS PERFECT FOR SHARING #AVONTUURMOMENTS
Our annual Summer Wine Sales campaign kicks off in stores across the Western Cape from 1 October and Avontuur wine lovers are invited to visit our website to see which stores and wines are participating in the drive. Not only are the wines at great prices but wine buyers can win prizes instore as well as vouchers worth R60, redeemable at the Estate.
Share your #AvontuurMoments on facebook, twitter or Instagram, preferably with Avontuur wine! Every shared post will receive a digital coupon and the chance to win one of 6 premiere range gift packs worth R1000 each!
RESTAURANT NEWS
SUMMER MENU IS A HIT ALREADY
The new Summer menu launched on 1 September, already has new fans “As always we made sure to keep old favourites like the Roast Duck, Fillet, Salmon Roses and Deep-fried ice cream on the menu, but we had fun playing around with Middle Eastern influences like our Grilled Calamari with Chilli, Garlic and Coriander Hummus and the Quinoa Salad with chickpeas, fried Haloumi and roast butternut,” says owners Melanie Paltoglou and Zunia Boucher-Myers. New Menu’s available on our website.
BREAKFAST CLUB PRESENTS POPULAR SPEAKER
Well-known motivational and inspirational speaker Verity will convince us to think out of the box! Join us on Wednesday, 14 October from 08h30 for breakfast, networking and learning together.
Bookings essential at openhand@polka.co.za or +27.218554296.
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