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Aaldering Magazine the south african dream 24 hours in wine capital Stellenbosch • Big Five delight • What happens in the wine tanks • Fine dining at RIJKS® in Amsterdam, The Test Kitchen in Cape Town and Trussardi’s in Milan • The secret & success of the Aaldering Sauvignon Blanc No. 2 | 2016 | Aaldering Vineyards & Wines 2 | The South African Dream The South African Dream | 3 | Content 40 Aaldering Vineyards & Wines | 37 ear reader, It gives us great pleasure to present to you the second edition of our magazine. The first edition has resulted in many positive and enthusiastic reactions from buyers all over the world. No less than 9,500 copies have been printed and distributed at wine fairs, and sent to wine lovers, sommeliers, restaurants and wine shops in many countries. In the past six months our wines have again acquired many kudos in the form of medals and other accolades from the wine 48 industry. Our white and red wines show clearly visible improvements in quality under the inspired guidance and attention of Guillaume 14 and his team. This is a very satisfactory development. Using advanced new techniques in the vineyard in addition to the dedicated personal attention of the viticulturist, we can improve 60 on quality time and again. 10 26 Although the wine market has been quite turbulent these past few years, there is a marked growth in the number of buyers of Aaldering wines. Our wines are recognised and valued and we now export Aaldering wines to 36 countries all over the world. From 1 January 2016, our long-time buyers in the Netherlands are being supplied by www.fourcroy.nl, one of the best and most professional wine importers. This year we have managed to bring in a few prestigious new listings. In addition to supplying KLM Business Class, American Airlines and Asiana Airlines (both in First Class), we can now add the First Class service of All Nippon Airways in Japan to our list. And we are proud to tell you that the exotic Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines are now serving Aaldering wines on their cruise 34 ships. Our 2016 harvest (January/February) has not been easy as a 52 result of extreme drought. No rain fell in South Africa for nearly Aaldering Vineyards & Wines Wine & dine six months and we had to regularly use the water reserves in Aaldering: from South Africa with love… 6 The unstoppable Luke Dale-Roberts our ‘dam’. Of course South African winemakers in general are Meet the team 8 about The Test Kitchen, used to the vagaries of nature. A challenge they met with great Aaldering Luxury Lodges – Five-star luxury 10 best restaurant of Africa 46 aplomb again this year. Luckily it takes very thirsty vines to make Behind the scenes – It’s harvest time 14 the most elegant wines, therefore 2016 is going to be a wonder- Aaldering news 18 Typically South Africa ful vintage. What happens in the tanks? 20 To braai or not to braai… 59 Our five-star Lodges are now fully booked in the high season The secret behind the success of and we have had to disappoint some of our guests. Of course we Aaldering Estate Sauvignon Blanc 22 Tourism want to accommodate all of you. That is why we highly recom- Great wines, what else? 26 24 hours in wine capital Stellenbosch 48 mend a visit to South Africa in the early or late season, when Tasting notes 2016 66 Go wild: Big Five delight 52 there are many fabulous days to enjoy with lots of sun, cool A snippet of history: nights and the very attractive off-season tranquillity. Customer Experiences the first wines in South Africa 58 Fourcroy – Raising the bar for A wonderful day at the Cape Peninsula 60 Hoping to see you in South South African wines 32 Africa soon, we raise our glass 46 Meron – Analysis is the key to knowledge 37 of Pinotage to you. At the RIJKS® restaurant 40 Winedow – Italian cuisine & South African wines © 2016 Aaldering Vineyards & Wines, www.aaldering.co.za Marianne and Fons Aaldering in fashion city Milan 43 Realisation: MW media – Marjolein Westerterp, [email protected] Photographs: Theo Baart, Riehan Bakkes, Peter Boshuijzen, Lou Bronger, Face to Face Hans Keuzekamp, Patrick Siemons, Erik Smits, Alfred Thorpe (Vuurtoring) CEO Jos Nijhuis Art direction & design: 8-13 Grafisch Ontwerpers – Marjan Peters, www.8-13.nl Print: www.printsupport4u.nl and the sustainable dream, called Schiphol 30 With thanks to: Guillaume Nell, Janine Smink, Jet van den Toorn Dutch Consul-General Bonnie Horbach – Should you wish to contact us, mail to: [email protected] Modern diplomacy is co-creation 34 4 | The South African Dream The South African Dream | 5 | Aaldering Vineyards & Wines : from South Africa with love… 6 | The South African Dream The South African Dream | 7 | Aaldering Vineyards & Wines eet the team of Fons Aaldering – Co-founder and owner Aaldering Wine Estate and Luxury Lodges Based in: the Netherlands and South Africa Being the very proud owner of Aaldering Vineyards & Wines to me means: a dream come Daphne van Breda – Personal assistant and communications officer true, never thought wines would be on my mind Based in: the Netherlands on a daily basis Vintage: 1969 My favourite Aaldering wine: Since Lady M is a I would describe myself as: a people’s person, eager to learn, a bon tribute to my beloved wife Marianne, that’s my vivant (this is where Aaldering comes in) favourite, what else can I say? Aaldering to me means: my first exposure to high-quality wines, and Plans for the near future: I do miss a bubbly every the start of learning more about this industry. Aaldering has now and then. Why not start and producing them introduced me to this industry through graphic design and ourselves? communication skills Guillaume Nell – Winemaker and General Manager And apart from that: putting a smile on the face of My favourite Aaldering wine: Pinotage Blanc Based in: South Africa our dedicated staff by saying that what we have I tasted wine for the first time: when I was 16 years old, at a friend’s Vintage: 1978 achieved as a team simply makes us the best... party. It was just for fun. Tasting and appreciation came a little later I would describe myself as: reserved and focused, and of With a big thank-you from a very proud owner! I am reaching for the stars at Aaldering: by being very creative in my course the best winemaker Aaldering could wish for job and developing my knowledge of wine – with a strong focus on Aaldering to me means: delivering quality through Marianne Aaldering – Co-founder and owner Aaldering of course integrity, and reaching as many people around the world as Based in: the Netherlands and South Africa I possibly can I’m feeling proud about: distributing our My favourite Aaldering wine: Pinotage Rosé 2015 Aaldering brand all over the world What are your plans for Aaldering for the near future? I Being the owner of a boutique winery means: a Janine Smink – Global marketing and sales manager am working on an exciting project. We will be releasing a daily blessing Based in: the Netherlands dessert wine which is causing lots of excitement amongst My favourite Aaldering wine: Pinotage Blanc, Julius Mapata - Vineyard worker/gardener Vintage: 1982 the Aaldering team… which is still a rare wine with an exceptional taste Based in: South Africa I would describe myself as: bright and cheerful, but only Vintage: 1974 after 10 am :) Aaldering to me means: happiness, as I enjoy Aaldering to me means: the elegant future of South Afri- Jaco Parson – Assistant Winemaker working in the vineyards which look different ca's wine industry Based in: South Africa every day My favourite Aaldering wine: Pinotage – always a treat Vintage: 1978 I tasted wine for the first time: when I was 16. I became I would describe myself as: truly interested after buying my first wine book eight hard-working and passionate years later, when I started to compare wines. This led to about my work. I want to always my first job in the wine industry a year later. I consider do better myself very lucky to be working in the wine business Aaldering to me means: a brand What are your plans for Aaldering for the near future? that can and will reach for the After successfully having achieved the distribution of stars! our wines across the world over the past years, the time My favourite Aaldering wine: has come to bring the Aaldering experience to the Lady M (2014) consumer and inspire them with our wines I tasted wine for the first time: when I was 20 years old I am reaching for the stars at Aaldering: by learning new skills and improving my wine Johnna Zeng – Sales manager (Asia) knowledge William Mukondwa – Lodge Manager Based in: Xiamen, China Based in: South Africa Vintage: 1986 Vintage: 1984 I would describe myself as: motivated, cheerful, optimistic, Marilyn September - House understanding, gentle and friendly I would describe myself as: open- Annelien Carstens – Bookkeeper keeping Aaldering to me means: a beautifully elegant and Respect Njombo -Security guard minded, considerate, hard-working, Based in: South Africa Based in: South Africa cherished “giftˮ. Everyone deserves to know and love our Based in: South Africa a team player, and down to earth Vintage: 1986 Vintage: 1967 wines Vintage: 1988 Aaldering to me means: it is part of my I would describe myself as: a people’s person, I Aaldering to me means: a lot, I am My favourite Aaldering wine: Pinotage Blanc I love: Lexi, the German Shepherd dog family strive for perfection and I am adventurous very passionate about my work I tasted wine for the first time: when I was 19 years old, because her bark is loud enough to I am happy when: I see that my guests Aaldering to me means: where people and wine here.
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