DELHEIM

The past week has helped growth in the grapes with no further wind damage and relatively warm days. The nights are still cool and no rain is expected in the next couple of days. The vineyards are healthy and waiting for further summer pruning. Crop estimations will take place in the next week.

23 November, 8 am – today we start the journey with our Rhine Riesling vineyard from grape to vine. The vineyard is situated in the Delheim parking area and is used for the production of our noble late harvest wine Edelspatz. The grapes have just gone through flowering, and are now in a period of cellular growth. There is intense metabolic activity in the berries and chlorphyll is the predominant pigment. The canes are about one metre long and there is active growth taking place to produce new leaves. Let us hope that the south-easter winds have gone and that the continuous rain has stopped. We will keep you updated on our journey on a weekly basis.

This morning 144 mountain riders joined us at Delheim for our annual fundraising event for the Anna Foundation. With tracks ranging from 7 to 15 km single-track across the farm it wasn’t easy, but certainly some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cape was on show.  14 children from Anna Foundation training groups took part in the event.

All mountain bike riders are invited to join us on Sunday 22 November for the annual fundraising mountain bike event. Once a year we open up our mountain for everyone to enjoy. For more information www.dirtopia.co.za to make your booking. For more information on the Anna Foundation you can see our website and how they help with life skills and biking at Delheim.

Delheim Shop is now the proud stockist of the only gift bag that you can also use as an ice bucket. This handy waterproof bag is perfect as a gift or for a picnic. Come and have a look at the variety of colours we have on offer. Just one of the few reasons that make Delheim worth the journey.