We were privileged to have Peter May come visit us on his recent trip to the Cape winelands. For those of you who do not know Peter, he is the founder of The Pinotage Club, an international cyber-based fan club for wines made from the Pinotage variety. Peter was awarded Honorary Membership of the producers Pinotage Association in 2004 and was a judge at the annual Pinotage Top 10 Competition in 2004 and 2005. Peter is a wine writer, educator and author. His book PINOTAGE: Behind the Legends of South Africa’s Own Wine has just been published. 

A lot has happened since his first visit in 2007 when we were busy with our maiden vintage. Since then we have caught up in London and now again at our Lelienfontein cellar. 

Read his post in his popular blog -The Pinotage club, here.

The Pinotage 2009 will only be released at our annual Release weekend in September later this year, but as in the past, we have a reservation list.

Thank you Peter for your comments and that you are spreading the word about a truly amazing grape variety. 

Cheers!

 

Pasella, a trendy Afrikaans lifestyle program, has just arrived here on the farm. We will be featured in their program to be aired on SABC2 on 2 March 2011. The topic is the annual Wellington Harvest Festival (19, 20 and 21 March 2011). We will be hosting our exquisite Long Lunch. See our previous post in regards to details. But now to get back to the shoot. Just have to touch up the lip gloss!

 

 

 

 

Christian Eedes, South Africa’s well known wine critic, recommend our Adama White Blend 2010 in this months blind tasting in Wine magazine. Chairman’s score 18/20 for this exceptional blend of Chenin Blanc (60%), Chardonnay (20%), Pinot Gris (10%), Viognier (6%) and Semillon (4%). Juicy flavours of pineapple, passion fruit and quince is notable. Notes of spice carrying through to an exciting palate with a mineral finish.

The Adama wine started in 2007 with a beautiful Shiraz blend consisting of Shiraz (85%), Mourvèdre (10%), Primitivo (3%) and Viognier (2%). After creating a lot of excitement especially in the international market, and winning many awards, we have decided to find a suitable partner for the legendary Adama Red blend. It took us two years going back and forth with the blending and tasting of the White blends and after much pondering the Adama White Blend 2010 emerged in September this year.

The story behind the Adama Name

Adam Apollis, nicknamed Adama, was the legendary farm worker and forefather of the many descendants that today still live and work on the estate. Adama stands for generations of employer and employee working together with the same enthusiasm, respect and understanding for the vineyards and natures will. Thoroughly enjoyed by all and thus representing equal ground regardless of differences. The wine celebrates the co-ownership made possible through BEE (Black Economic Empowerment), the result of the Bosman Family and farm workers working together for generations.

Cellar door prices:

Adama Shiraz Blend 2008            R95

Adama White Blend 2010            R95

To order please contact Carla Bosman on 021-873 3170 or carla@bosmanwines.com

Warm regards

Carla Bosman

 

Bosman Wine Release Weekend Menu

Pairing Stations….

Optenhorst 2009 – Hot smoked salmon on buckwheat blinis with Oriental Mayo

Adama White Blend 2010 - Crumbly Pecorino cheese and quince jelly on a savoury spiced biscuit

Adama 2008 – Barbeque duck rice paper rolls served with a plum dipping sauce

Pinotage 2009 – Double chocolate brownie topped with a fresh raspberry

Rose 2010 – Smoked Ostrich Carpaccio with grilled aubergine, cream cheese, Peas shoots and a fresh lime spritz

Substantial snacks….

  • Tomato and fresh basil soup served with a pesto crème fraiche
  • Roast chicken and leek pie
  • Crispy Parmesan Hake goujons and chips with homemade tartar sauce
  • Selection of local cheese served with gooey preserves
  • Portuguese Prego roll with chilli mayonnaise and fresh rocket
  • Teriyaki beef and lettuce cups with a lime and chilli dressing
  • Chevin and Gorgonzola Phyllo tartlets with a slice of spiced pear
  • Panko prawns served on bamboo with a thai dipping sauce
  • Smoked salmon fashion sandwiches
  • Charcuterie platters with pickles and crusty bread

 

 

Sat 20 & Sun 21 March 2010 | 10:00 – 17:00

Kick off your working shoes and enjoy a leisurely festive summer lunch paired with our unique 27 Varietal Rosé set against the backdrop of elegant Cape Dutch buildings, spreading oaks and soaring mountains.

The Bosman Family invites you to a celebration of sushi and wholehearted country food with our unique 27 Varietal Rosé and boutique-style wines in the captivating Bovlei Valley. Bring the family and enjoy SA’s favourite musical foursome, Bravo! who is well on their way to becoming one of the best male vocal groups in the country.

Sip ice cold Rosé whilst enjoying sushi, country food from Marc’s Restaurant and the local Delicatessen, take a cellar tour with our winemaker, play the ancient game of boules, watch the kids enjoy supervised pony rides and nannies day care available in the kiddies play area.

Our summer long lunch experience is set to linger on and on with fond memories of friendship, laughter and delight for some time to come…

The Bosman Family does not only care for quality wines, but children and families are just as special to us. Therefore kids can enjoy supervised horse rides on the estate whilst parents sit back and enjoy their wines. Horses that are used to healing children with disabilities and tender hearts at the Amado Animal Assisted Therapy Centre will offer horse rides on the estate at the Long Lunch hosted by Bosman Family Vineyards as part of this years Wellington Harvest Festival 2010. Horse rides (R5 per person) will go to the non-profit therapy centre and for a donation of R50 you will receive a free t-shirt.

Visit www.amado.co.za for more information.