Wine Tasting at Hazendal on the Stellenbosch Wine Route.

I am a member of a local wine tasting club, and on Monday evening we held our tasting at the beautiful Hazendal Estate on the Stellenbosch Wine Route.

A rather cold and miserable evening, so it was wonderful to be welcomed into the historical setting of the Hazendal Tasting room..... with a glass of Hazendal White Nights Cap Classique, made from the classic champagne varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  

Dramatic and theatrical, this is the fascinating view of the modern Fermentation Cellar from the restaurant.

What a view....next time we will plan a meal as well as a tasting. It must be great to watch the activities in the cellar while dining with fine wines from Hazendal.

To find out more about this Estate, visit their website.

The view from the restaurant, looking back into the tasting room with its classical furnishings and the collection of  Russian paintings. More Russian artifacts can be found in the museum..... another reason for a return visit.

Special thanks to Wine Maker, Werner du Plessis for conducting the tasting for us, and allowing us to explore the red and white wines in the Hazendal portfolio. My personal favourite was the Hazendal Bushvine Chenin Blanc made from 30 year old bushvines. The tropical notes on the nose translated to the palate and left a wonderful lingering aftertaste.