DELHEIM

Vera Cruz Shiraz 2008                                                   4½ stars

Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2009                            4 stars

Delheim Shiraz 2008                                                     4 stars

Delheim Grand Reserve 2008                                      4½ stars

Delheim Spatzendreck Late Harvest 2010                 4 stars

Delheim Edelspatz Noble Late Harvest 2011            4½ stars

Delheim Merlot 2009                                                     3 stars

Delheim Pinotage 2010                                                  3½ stars

Delheim Chardonnay Sur Lie 2010                              4½ stars

Delheim Gewürztraminer 2010                                     4 stars

Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz                           3½ stars

Winter has long seen a flurry of fungi harvest activity at Delheim wine farm in Stellenbosch; the rare and delectable Boletus Edulis mushrooming overnight in secret locations scattered around the pine forest on the farm. These have been shared in the past with lucky Delheim restaurant patrons who happened to book on the days that the mushrooms popped up; their harvester Delheim owner-family member, Nora Sperling-Thiel.

Although popular with customers – many of whom are amazed at their texture and flavour – Boletus are as rare as they are delectable; appearing only when the weather is ideal for them to sprout. Coupled with their rarity is a fear of the unknown that wild and exotic mushrooms present, having been scarcely available in South Africa in the past.

Feeling that home cooks were missing out on a health-giving delicacy, Nora has teamed up with Schalk de Beer of Nouvelle Mushrooms, Hemel en Aarde Valley, to offer a steady supply of exotics via the Delheim restaurant.

The initiative kicks off with Mushroom Week 2011, held at the Delheim farm from 4-10 July. An annual event to make the most of wild mushrooms on the farm, a variety of dishes will be available at the restaurant, complete with sample displays and pairing suggestions with Delheim wines.

Two gourmet mushroom dishes will be on the menu permanently, with punnets of fresh exotics and recipes for use at home available for a limited time. Pairing  recommendations will be made with the Delheim wines, closing the loop on easy and fabulous fungi for home entertaining. The restaurant offerings will include Baby Spinach with seared Nouvelle King Oyster mushrooms, and creamy tagliatelle with Nouvelle Exotic Mushroom Mix.

Bookings can be made at the Delheim restaurant; email restaurant@delheim.com or telephone 021 888 4607. For those out of town, Nouvelle Mushrooms can be found in the Woolworths fresh food aisle, while the Delheim wines for pairing can be found on the wine shelves.

For further inspiration and ideas, visit the Nouvelle Mushrooms website, at www.nouvelle.za.net.

Have you been missing your favourite Rosé at Pick ‘n Pay (Western Cape) lately? Well, we are happy to report that it will be back on the shelves during the next week or two. If you can’t find it, ask for Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2009.

We are thrilled that the Delheim Merlot will once again be listed at the two restaurants at The Vineyard Hotel in Claremont. Not only by the bottle, but you can also go and enjoy a glass of the 2006 vintage.

On behalf of South Africa’s finest Chardonnay producers, Delheim Wines invite you to attend the first Chardonnay Show where top chefs from Cape Town and Johannesburg will create innovative tasting dishes specially matched to a selection of local and international Chardonnays.

Guests will be able to taste the chosen Chardonnays and sampler dishes while interacting with the chefs and winemakers during this premium event at the Johannesburg Country Club.

Two seminars during the event will offer enthusiasts the opportunity to gain in-depth information on a selection of diverse Chardonnays showcasing the versatility of the varietal – limited to 20 seats per seminar.

Date and Time: Sunday 25 October 2009,16h00 – 20h00

Venue: Johannesburg Country club (Woodmead), Cnr Woodland Drive and Lincoln Street, Johannesburg

Cost: R350 per person (includes food and wine tasting) and R150 additional for Chardonnay Seminar

Please note: tickets are limited – booking essential. No tickets available from the door. Pre-booking only.

For more information or to book your ticket, see the attachments above.

Alternatively you can contact Juanita/Robyn – (021) 881-3441 or email juanita@jordanwines.com.

Kind Regards

Brenda van Niekerk
Delheim Wines
Winemaker

At the end of 2008 a group of Chardonnay producers and enthusiasts met to decide on the way forward for Chardonnay in South Africa. In January 2009, the steering committee was formed to spearhead events to achieve the goals of the forum. The Forum is open to all producers involved in the production of Chardonnay and keen to improve the quality of South African Chardonnay. The objectives of the Forum are to raise public interest and awareness of South African Chardonnay by hosting chardonnay tastings and functions throughout South Africa. This is the first function of its kind. Please see attached invitation.

Four barrels. One magnificent wine!

From a single vineyard of 12-year old bushvines, Delheim presents the Pinotage Reserve 2007. Be the first to taste and own some of this limited release Pinotage. Matured for 13 months in French oak barrels, the Pinotage Reserve reflects the high standard and quality that makes Delheim one of the finest cellars in the Western Cape.

Looking forward to your visit.

Stian, Mike and August
The Tasting Room Team