http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za Tulbagh Wine and Accommodation Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:40:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Winery: Schalkenbosch Wines Region: Tulbagh Varietal: Red Winemaker: Johan Delport Medium bodied blend of four unique cultivars. Taste of a medley of red fruits and spices, soft tannins with a lasting taste. Purchase Online from: Cybercellar http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/12/edenhof-bin-409-2006/ VINTAGE: 2006 ORIGIN: Western Cape CULTIVAR: 50% SHIRAZ/ 21% MOURVEDRE/ 17% GRENACHE/ 12% VIOGNIER WINEMAKER: Johan Delport ALCOHOL: 15.86% pH: 3.60 SUGAR: 4.7g/l ACIDITY: 5.6g/l WINEMAKER`S DESCRIPTION A full bodied well rounded wine which has a complex nose of vanilla with spicy undertones. Reminiscent of ripe plums it is well balanced with fully intregrated oak flavours. MATURATION POTENTIAL Can be enjoyed now but will mature for a further five years ... http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/09/schalkenbosch-stratus-2006/ Biodiversity in Wine Champion. We are proud to announce that Schalkenbosch Wine Estate has been awarded Championship status by the Biodiversity in Wine Initiative, joining 14 other Estates in South Africa, such as Anglo American’s Vergelegen, Graham Beck, Backsberg, La Motte and Lourensford. The initiative, which is supported by the WWF, presented ... http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/06/biodiversity-in-wine-champion/ The 2009 harvest is now safely in the tanks after a strange summer, in fact we didn’t have a normal summer, average temperatures were a good 4 to 5 degrees centigrade cooler. This resulted in a longer ripening period which should be good for this year’s wines and ... http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/05/newsletter-may-2009/ Artist Impression of the planned 27 hole Schalkenbosch Golf Course, to be designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Robert Trent  Jones, Jr. (born July 24, 1939 in Montclair, New Jersey) is a noted golf course architect. He is the son of legendary golf course designer Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and the ... http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/01/schalkenbosch-golf-course/ The Schalkenbosch label is reserved for classic wines of exceptional quality. These wines, taken from specially selected blocks are investment wines and should be stored under controlled conditions. The first two wines of this range will be released in 2009 – one, a Bordeaux style wine and the other in ... http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/01/schalkenbosch-wines/ Biodiversity highlights: Area conserved – 850ha. The estate has some of the last remaining fragments of Breede Shale Renosterveld, a critically endangered vegetation type. Three rare and endangered bulb species (seen in photo above) were discovered by the Custodians for Rare and Endangered Wildflowers (CREW) project team. A further 600ha is ... http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/01/biodiversity-highlights/ Schalkenbosch Estate Photos: Photo's of the Schalkenbosch Estate situated in Tulbagh, South Africa, an easy 80 min drive from Cape Town. The estate is a working farm of approx 2500ha. Click on any thumbnail below for a larger view: _________________________________________________________ http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/01/gallery/ Name: SCHALKENBOSCH WINES Type: Registered Estate Region: Coastal Region, Tulbagh District Postal address: PO Box 95, Tulbagh 6820 Tel: 023 230-0654 Fax: 023 230-0422 Email: info@schalkenbosch.co.za Website: www.schalkenbosch.co.za Owner: Platinum Mile Investments (since 1999) Managing Director: Peter Jackson Directors: Peter Jackson (MD), RL Botha Cellarmaster/Winemaker: Suzanne Miller, since December 2008 Viticulturist: Johan Visser and Andrew Teubes Sales/Visits: By Appointment (futures available) Tasting:Groups By Appointment Tours: Groups By Appointment Accommodation: Guest Cottages, Self-Catering First Bottling 2002 Production: 150 000 litres pa Under vine: 38ha (80% ... http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/01/our-wines/ There are three self-catering cottages on Schalkenbosch which are comfortably furnished with DSTV and cosy fireplaces. The kitchens are fully equipped with small stove, microwave, fridge/freezer and all basic cooking utensils. Each cottage has its own private braai/BBQ area for which firewood is supplied. Safe parking is available on the ... http://www.schalkenbosch.co.za/index.php/2009/01/three-self-catering-cottages/