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Dornier Donatus White
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Dornier Donatus White, a unique blend of Chenin Blanc and Semillon, is Dornier’s premium white wine and aptly expresses Dornier’s philosophy of uncompromising quality. Winemaker Jeanine Craven’s approach to making this wine is one of minimalist human intervention. Each grape variety is allowed to undergo natural fermentation in small French Oak barrels after which they are left to mature for 10 months. Thereafter the wines are blended, the end result of which is a wine with intense aromas and flavours of peach, pear, grapefruit and honey.
Dornier is proud to announce the 4½ Star John Platter rating recently received for Donatus White 2013.
Limited amounts of this vintage remain and are available to purchase at The Wine Lounge at Dornier.
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New Wine Releases at Dornier
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The month of December sees the release of three new wines at Dornier including a new addition to the range of wines produced, Dornier Syrah, and the latest vintages of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc and Dornier Chenin Froschkönig.
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Dornier Syrah 2013 is Dornier’s first single variety Syrah ever produced. The grapes were sourced from a small region on the edge of Stellenbosch a mere six kilometers away from the ocean, which provides a beneficial cool microclimate for the vineyard. Dornier Syrah shows upfront aromas of red berries and redcurrants with sweet spice lingering on the palate. A limited amount of only 2800 bottles were produced and will be available to purchase at The Wine Lounge as from December 2014.
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Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc 2014 offers extraordinary value for money and has grown from strength to strength every year. The 2014 vintage is no exception showing beautiful, fruity aromas of peach and pear with golden delicious apples dominating the palate. The wine is exceptionally versatile and can be enjoyed as is, but also pairs perfectly with Bodega’s Tandoori Chicken Flammkuchen.
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Dornier Chenin Froschkönig 2013 - It has been four years since Dornier released a new vintage of Dornier Chenin Froschkönig. Production of this wine is a labour of love and begins with the deliberate bruising of the stems of the bunches whilst the grapes are still hanging on the vine, which allows for the grapes to begin drying. After approximately 2 months, once the desired sugar level has been reached, the grapes are harvested and pressed in an old basket press over two days. The juice is then fermented and left to mature in barrel for 18 months. Dornier Chenin Froschkönig 2013 is characterized by alluring aromas of honey, figs and cashew nuts and flavours of fresh apricots and apples. Production was limited to three barrels only. Dornier Chenin Froschkönig 2013 will be available to purchase at The Wine Lounge as from December 2014.
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New Years Eve at Bodega
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Head Chef Daniel George has created a special menu New Year’s Eve dinner menu which features a variety of delectable courses such as “Crayfish Tail, Orange Beurre Blanc, Truffle Potato Pureé, Confit Fennel Bulb and Lemon Gel” and “Slow Braised Springbok, Demi Glaze, Gorgonzola Dauphinoise, Roasted Baby Carrots & Green Fig Gel”. For reservations contact Bodega at (021) 880 0557.
Click to view New Years Eve menu.
Bodega will be open throughout the festive season for lunch from 12:00 to 16:00 and for tapas from 16:00 - 19:00.
As from December 2014 The Wine Lounge at Bodega will be featuring a selection of locally produced spirits starting with the premium range of gins, rum and liquor produced by Inverroche, all of which will be available for tasting. Inverroche is an independent distillery which lies on the southern shores of South Africa. Inverroche products are distinguished by the fact that they are small batch, limited volume, handcrafted products of exceptional quality. Indigenous and fynbos flora is a main feature of all Inverroche gins, liqueurs and spiced rums and has been used for centuries by the Khoi and San people as medicinal and edible plants.
Bodega Restaurant will be releasing a new cocktail menu as from December 2014 which will feature several products produced by Inverroche.
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We wish to take the opportunity of thanking you for your patronage and support throughout the year and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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