Blouvlei Wine

Blouvlei Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cab Franc

(Wellington) 2005

Good value for money with a peppery finish. The Red Blend will be a nice complement to lighter meats and will cellarize well for 5-7 years.

Blouvlei Sauvignon Blanc

(Western Cape) 2009

Sumptuous yet restraint showing fresh cut gooseberry with whiffs of grapefruit; smooth mid-weight palate but beautifully balanced with a tropical personality and a long elegant finish. All grapes were hand harvested in the early cool mornings. A slightly warmer fermentation followed by 4 months lees-contact to create mouth feel and structure.

Blouvlei Klassique Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Shiraz(Welington) 2003

A specialty from the Wellington Wine Region in the Western Cape. Medium, full bodied, dry, light tannin, moderate intensity, blackberry, raspberry, plum, medium finish. A full-flavored varietal which goes well with red and white meats.

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ABOUT BLOUVLEI

The Blouvlei Range

In keeping with his enlightened employment policies, Stephan du Toit, some four years ago, started up Blouvlei Wine. Through this enterprise the employees of Mont du Toit have a direct proprietary interest in the production and sale of wines. Blouvlei produces a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend, a Sauvignon Blanc and a dry Rosé. Its wines are aimed at everyday drinking. The wines are sold locally and are also exported.

Stephan says: "It's about sharing. I wanted to involve the workers on the farm and in the cellar, improve their life prospects and give them an interest in the business. All of the workers are shareholders in the company.

The red grapes come mostly from the Mont du Toit farm, and the red wines are made in Mont du Toit's cellar. Although the wines are made by the same "hand-crafted" method as Mont du Toit's top quality red blends, Blouvlei's wines are made to be drunk earlier.

As Mont du Toit has only red varietals planted across its 28 hectares, the Sauvignon Blanc comes from grapes sourced in the Paarl wine of origin area.

Blouvlei is supported technically, financially and managerially by Mont du Toit.

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