The cederberg range is cederberg private cellars focus range. Davids direction has made a signature style sauvignon. The rivers and streams in the cederberg offer ample opportunities for swimming. Launched in 1948, swartland winery provides the perfect contrast to more modern boutique wineries. During holidays most facilities do not accommodate day visitors. But in the heat of the day it can feel difficult, so start early. Cederberg private cellar, five generations chenin blanc. Although we had tasted south african wines in america, we were amazed. In 1997 david took over from his uncle, flippie nieuwoudt.
The cellar has leaped into prominence on the south african wine scene with an impressive repertoire of awards, including the coveted veritas double gold medal south. The two lie fairly close to one another and either will supply you with maps and permits. Aug 21, 2009 sitting in the high altitude terrain of the cederberg mountains, cederberg cellars has been in the nieuwoudt family for over five generations. Climbing at wolfberg, sanddrif cederberg, south africa. Caesar, wolfgang kurt, nwa purser, minneapolis, december 8, 1966.
Wine tasting in the middle of the cederberg tripadvisor. Red berries follow through on the palate and finishes off with a smooth lingering sensation. Cederberg wolfberg cracks hiking pictures the easter weekend stumbled upon us and it was a tough decision of where to go or what to do. He first started making wine for the farm workers with table grapes that ripened too late to be taken in by the nearest cooperative. Once you have reached the top of the uitkykpass, you will be about 20km from the wolfberg cracks. Cederberg winery shiraz 2014 750ml available at wineworks in marlton, nj.
The central cederberg has some stunning walks of which only a few are mentioned here. These hikes are moderate and your personal level of fitness should guide you in deciding which route to follow. Wine tasting with a cool continental climate, diverse soil types, unpolluted air and crystal clear waters, winemaker, david nieuwoudt sculpts red and white wines as dramatic as the high altitude setting of this awardwinning winery. Cederberg private cellar 2020 all you need to know before. At present there are 66 ha under vine and the red to white wine ratio is 50. Cederberg, western cape welcome to the official cederberg tourism site learn all about the towns situated in the cederberg municipal region as well as about the cederberg mountains and cederberg wilderness area, what you can do here, where to have delicious meals and where you can stay. A wellcrafted shiraz that allows you to cellar the wine for a few years developing. Oom pollie has confounded the experts by producing prizewinning wines on his farm high in the remote cederberg mountains. Always carry enough water, warm clothes and snacks when embarking on any hike. We were sad to miss david nieuwoudt but will be back.
By frank hoppener europeans all know the kruger national park, but hardly anyone knows the kgalagadi transfrontier park or the cederberg wilderness area in the western cape. Walk 20m right to a large bush at the base of set vertical cracks. Cederberg wine cellars, clanwilliam south africas most uniquely situated wine farm falls within the pristine environs of the cederberg wilderness area, which lies in the cape floral kingdom. Great prices, terrific service and prompt delivery uk and europe wide. With a cool continental climate, diverse soil types, unpolluted air and crystal clear waters, winemaker, david nieuwoudt sculpts red and white. All year round summers are warm and dry, winters can be extreme with frost or snow.
Producer cederberg private cellar vintage 2014 type still colour white country south africa region cederberg sweetness dry. The wines are superb and we were introduced to 8 for r40. Cederberg wines cederberg wines are produced by south africas most uniquely situated wine farm boasting the capes highest lying vineyards. Maybe the first platters south african wine guide 1980 puts it best. Cederberg private cellar 2020 all you need to know. The following cultivars are cultivated on the farm. To reach the wolfberg arch, via wolfberg cracks some hikers start from. This is where you will also pass the algeria resort, but continue with the road in the direction of the uitkykpas. Aromas of gooseberries, guava, lemon zest with hints of asparagus and green fig. Pull through on the left side, then traverse 2m right. Cederberg 2015 from the cederberg wine region in south africa is a savoury and hearty shiraz with ripe blueberry, mulberry notes and peppery spice on the palate. The cederberg cellars is the finest wine cellar in the. I visited the cederberg last april as part of a larger trip to south africa.
A cool continental climate, where snow can fall on the vines in winter and northwesterly breezes fan them in the warm summers, combined with unpolluted air and crystal clear waters, make this dramatic landscape the ideal terroir for producing wines of nobility, power and grace. Wine ranges cederberg five generations cape winemakers guild ghost corner waitrose longavi. Open times mon tue wed thu fri sat tasting hours open. The west coast wine route in the olifants river valley incorporates the whole river area, the splendour of the cederberg and the unspoilt west coast. The cederberg area includes one winery, the highest in south africa. Here, among spectacular rock formations and fynbos, you will find the highest altitude vineyards in the cape. Oom pollie made the first cederberg wine in 1977 and was known for his cabernet sauvignon.
Get snooth s free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now, pairing ideas, wine country travel tips, and more. Wellbalanced with elegant oaking expressing hints of sweet spice and vanilla. Cederberg wines winery information page winesearcher. A refreshing, crisp acidity finishes off the initial sensation of creaminess on the midpalate. Cederberg, vergie, camera photographs, minneapolis, february 17, 1961. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. To produce any wine at all here, let alone make some of south africas most admired wines, is testimony to the passion and commitment of ownerwinemaker david nieuwoudt, fifth generation nieuwoudt at the farm. Stance below a break in brown rock that leads to a left tending. Day hikes cederberg conservancy, south africa, western cape. The trail to wolfberg cracks is steep, but the path is good. The arch itself is certainly the largest such natural beauty of its kind that i know of in south africa, and stands in an area of great beauty and silence.
Shiraz shows cinnamon, cracked pepper, huckleberry. May 10, 2012 the cederberg in general is known for is fantastical rock formations, and the cracks will not disappoint. A complex shiraz filled with intense red fruit, mulberry and cherries on the nose. Swimming cederberg conservancy, south africa, western cape. The olive boutique offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy wine and olive pairing sessions with vintages from one of the top vineyards in the cederberg wine region, swartland winery. This is an en primeur wine, which is currently lying at the chateaudomaine and is not available for immediate delivery. Original image from the guide book wolfberg cracks a climbers guide by tony lourens with permission. Their naturally organic vineyards sit at an incredible m altitude, some of the highest in the world.
One of 97,418 wine stores and wineries with price lists on wine searcher. The ideal companion to traditional chicken pie, but also try it with shellfish or pork. An aromatic sauvignon blanc with a combination of tropical, citrus and green aromas. The top barrels are selected and a limited quantity of each. Sitting in the high altitude terrain of the cederberg mountains, cederberg cellars has been in the nieuwoudt family for over five generations.
Head straight up through the break in the step section above. Wine tasting and wine sales at cederberg private cellar. We also got to have a brief cellar tour and meet the white wine maker alex. Cederberg wines are located on the highest lying vineyards in south africa and their. The farm is situated in the cederberg wilderness area, and falls within the worlds six floral kingdoms. Cederberg wines are produced by south africas most uniquely situated wine farm boasting the capes highest lying vineyards. Aubrey did a fabulous wine tasting for us after we had hiked up to the wolfberg cracks. We paid r20 and got to taste all the wines, the service and knowledge of the team guiding us was. To the maltese cross, the wolfberg cracks and the wolfberg arch as well as.
Aromas of ripe dark berries, succulent herbs and cracked pepper pick. The farm is situated in the cederberg wilderness area, and falls within the cape fynbosregion one of the worlds six floral kingdoms. Duty and vat must be paid separately before delivery can. At the bottom of the pass you will see a sign that shows you the direction of the cederberg. Were on the lookout for great wine deals and when we see them, well send you an email. Producer cederberg private cellar vintage 2014 type still colour white country south africa region cederberg sweetness dry alcohol.
The region is fortunate to have three excellent wine routes available for tourists. Wine tasting cederberg conservancy, south africa, western cape. Sanddrif holiday resort offers a choice of accommodation, from 16 cosy and fully equipped selfcatering holiday cottages with breathtaking views of the famous wolfberg cracks and the river to more than 40 wellrun camping facilities with a safe playground for children. I have to say, i did not expect to find a wine farm in the middle of the cederberg pass, it was a very pleasant surprise. For full details on this pass, as well as all the passes and poorts of south africa, including gps, technical, safety, historical and tourism information, plus a fully interactive, dual view phoca.
Forming part of the highest lying vineyards in south africa, the oldest farm in the cederberg has been home to the du toit family for five generations. Discover cederberg, a winery in western cape, south africa and explore their most popular wines. A guide to the cederberg region wines with altitude is the catchy slogan for cederberg private cellar, the highestaltitude winery in the western cape and a lone wolf in the cederberg wardand therefore in the entire province, since cederberg has no umbrella region or district to claim it. The two flagship wines, the five generations cabernet sauvignon and the five generations chenin blanc, are made from single vineyards. There are numerous day and overnight hikes including the popular and spectacular wolfberg arch, wolfberg cracks and the maltese cross. A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom. Stay in cederberg cederberg wines are located on the highest lying vineyards in south africa and their unique location adds something extra special to their wine. Cederberg, shiraz is a complex shiraz filled with intense red fruit, mulberry and cherries on the nose. Walks in the central cederberg our recommendations. To reach the wolfberg arch, via wolfberg cracks some hikers start from dwarsrivier farm, others from sandrif holiday resort. Cederberg lies at over metres altitude, one of south africas highest wineries, surrounded by a very unique and dramatic landscape. Plunge into a rock pool on a hot summers day or after a long hike in the mountains or just relax next to a river or swimming pool at the campsites. Wolfberg arch trail in cederberg, western cape sa venues. As this is a wine farm, excellent wine is available by the bottle or case.
At an altitude of more than m above sea level, cederberg private cellar is south africas highest winery and a unique wine experience in every respect. As this is a wine farm, excellent wine is available by the bottle or case this can lead to late starts however. Cederberg wines south africas highest altitude wines. Seasoned hikers should only attempt the spectacular hike to the wolfberg arch via the wolfberg cracks. The san and khoi peoples inhabited the cederberg area from early. One of 97,418 wine stores and wineries with price lists on winesearcher.
I only knew about it because a south african friend told me that continue reading cederberg. Apr 19, 2012 cederberg wolfberg cracks hiking pictures the easter weekend stumbled upon us and it was a tough decision of where to go or what to do. The darling wine route boasts worldfamous cellars like cloof, grootte post and darling cellars. Wolfberg cracks southern cederberg, a climbers guide available. My advice, if you want to visit this area, book cederberg accommodation or citrusdal accommodation far in advance. Wolfberg cracks and arch, cederberg wilderness area. The cederberg mountains are located near clanwilliam, approximately 300 km north of cape.
The owners stay at dwarsrivier farm, just up the road. The darling wine route boasts worldfamous cellars like cloof, grootte post and darling cellars the west coast wine route in the olifants river valley incorporates the whole river area, the splendour of the cederberg and the unspoilt west coast. Cederberg climbs to over metres altitude above sea level, making it one of south africas highest wineries. The cederberg in general is known for is fantastical rock formations, and the cracks will not disappoint. It can be fiercely hot in high summer, yet in contrast there can also be snow on the mountain peaks in the winter. Buy fine wines from south africa, cederberg online at. The cederberg winery is up there with south africas most exciting estates. This fullbodied south african red wine won a grand dor medal at the 2012 michelangelo international wine and spirit competition. Contact information for, and services offered by, cederberg wines. At more than 3,200 feet above sea level, cederberg private cellar is south africas highest vineyard.
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