Gewürtztraminer

Speck, simply sliced; with stewed cabbage; wrapped around pork or chicken and then topped with melted cheese.

Two blocks of Gewürztraminer namely “Nou Ry” and Reservoir, are planted on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain. Nou Ry” was harvested on the 14th of February at a sugar level of between 21.6 – 22.1 Brix. At the time of sampling, the aromas ranged from predominantly white Turkish delight to nuances of fresh litchi. Reservoir on the other hand was harvested 5 days later and shows more intense litchi avours and grape avours at the time. Diversity in the avour prole of these grapes at the time of picking was the reason why these two blocks were harvested and fermented separately.

The grapes were harvested by hand in the early morning hours. On arrival at the cellar, the grapes were de-stemmed and gently crushed. Skin contact was given for one hour in the press to extract more avour precursors in the juice to be fermented. The fermentation temperature was carefully controlled and monitored at 14°C to 16°C during alcoholic fermentation. The wine was lightly ned before being bottled.

High on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain 50 km from Cape Town lies the family-owned Delheim estate. Here the Sperling family has been making wines of character for over 8 decades. Delheim is one of the Cape’s most beloved wineries thanks to the premier terroir that shines through its excellent wines; the tradition of sustainable farming and winemaking it embraces; and, a rich heritage as a family-owned and run enterprise. Visitors to our beautiful farm will be greeted by breathtaking views and welcomed by a true sense of family hospitality! Unique wine tastings can be enjoyed, lunch with a view of Table Mountain in the distance and our eco-passion Wine & Fynbos Cupcake pairing entertains those with a love for both nature and the sweeter side of life. We produce a range of award-winning wines led by the majestic Grand Reserve which since its release in 1981 has been honoured with much prestigious recognition. Our ever-popular Pinotage Rosé (the 1st of its kind to be produced in South Africa in 1976) and the quirky Spatzendreck dessert wine produced back in 1961,are just some of the other favourites which have helped to turn Delheim into a household name. A holistic approach to community and land to wine making and to enduring good business practices is what sustains Delheim. The aim has always been to nurture a strong culture of sustainable development on the farm and within the community that grows up and works together on the Delheim estate.