Robertson Valley Captivated by Chardonnay Tour
Discover The Essence Of Chardonnay During An Underground Tour In Robertson Valley
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1 participant
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- • Explore Robertson Valley's Captivating Chardonnay Tour
- • Join a 1 Hour Journey Through Chardonnay's Rich History
- • Experience the Deepest Underground Wine Tour in the Region
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Embark on a journey of elegance and flavor with the Captivated By Chardonnay experience, designed for wine enthusiasts and curious palates alike. This immersive one-hour underground tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of Chardonnay, exploring its origins and development, all while enjoying the rich atmosphere of a historic winery.
The experience unfolds in three engaging parts. Begin with a guided exploration of the various regions where Chardonnay is produced around the globe, with a special focus on its arrival in the Robertson Valley. Next, discover the winemaker's unique philosophy, emphasizing artisanal techniques that cultivate an elegant and unpretentious style in every bottle. The tour culminates in the deepest section of the underground wine tanks, where the fascinating history of winemaking spans back to 500 B.C. As a fitting finale, guests will enjoy a heartfelt poetry reading by Philip Jonker, all while sipping the exclusive Poet's Prayer Chardonnay, creating a truly unforgettable moment.
Captivated By Chardonnay is not just an extraordinary adventure for wine lovers but also an exceptional gift idea for those seeking to share a memorable experience. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion, this tour provides the perfect blend of education, enjoyment, and exclusivity that is sure to delight anyone on your gift list.
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Experience Overview:
Captivated By ChardonnayWhether you are looking for an educational, heartfelt, or relaxed experience, the Captivated by Chardonnay tour promises to exceed your expectations.
This one hour underground tour is divided into three parts. Visitors will start by learning where Chardonnay is produced in the world and how it spread to the Robertson Valley. Secondly, the tour will focus on the winemaker’s philosophy, the hand of the artisan, and why he pursues an elegant, unpretentious style in Chardonnay. Lastly, visitors will move to the deepest part of the underground tour where they will be looking at the history of wine dating back to 500 years B.C. The tour ends with a poetry reading, written by Philip Jonker, while visitors sip on the exclusive Poet’s Prayer Chardonnay.
This tour is an in-depth experience of the essence of Chardonnay, geography, geology, history, and hope. Visitors can experience all of this while savouring this noble cultivar in the dimly lit underground wine tanks.
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Regrettably no kids allowed.
Overview
- Please arrive at 13h45
- Host to meet the group from 13h45
- Briefing at 14h00
- Audiovisual presentation at 14h10
- Tasting of Calcrete at 14h30
- Tasting of Place of Rocks at 15h00
- Tasting of Poet's Prayer at 15h40
- Tour ends 16h00
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Weltevrede Wynlandgoed
The Jonker family has lived on Weltevrede since 1912. The estate was founded by Klaas Jonker, whose pioneering soul led him to plant the first vines in the area. In the 1930s Weltevrede was inherited by his son, Japie Jonker, who in 1933 began wine farming on Weltevrede. Japie expanded the winery of Weltevrede to accommodate the growing grape production.The third generation, Lourens Jonker, completed his degree in viniculture and undertook extensive study tours of the wine lands of Europe and California in 1962 before settling down on the farm Weltevrede. After the death of his father in 1969, Lourens took over the 65-ha farm. He subsequently purchased neighboring farms Muscadel (1969), River’s Edge (1981), and Sonop (1999). Today all the farms are consolidated as a 160-hectare estate.Lourens is one of the pioneering figures of the South African wine industry establishing a legacy as chairman of the KWV and serving on several industry bodies. He also served on boards of companies outside the wine industry, like ABSA and Naspers. He received the National Farmer of the Year Award for South Africa from the Agricultural Writer’s Association of South Africa in 1996. Lourens stepped back recently to leave the estate in the hands of his son, Philip. He now enjoys a more relaxed lifestyle.
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Robertson Valley Captivated by Chardonnay Tour
WC
people
1 participant
hour
- • Explore Robertson Valley's Captivating Chardonnay Tour
- • Join a 1 Hour Journey Through Chardonnay's Rich History
- • Experience the Deepest Underground Wine Tour in the Region
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