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2009 - Spring
 
The oldest fruit-bearing vine in the southern hemisphere is a tree-like crouchen vine growing in the courtyard of Heritage Square between Caveau and Head Quarters on the shores of the Bo Kaap. It was planted around the time the building was completed in 1771 when the Kaap was well and truly Hollands.
Thank heavens Christoph Durand, owner and winemaker of Vins d’Orrance, does not share Joanne’s views and has produced four magnums and a dozen 750ml bottles of 2008 vintage wine from the fruit of this ancient vine. The grapes were harvested fairly early to retain freshness and a thorough selection took place resulting in 17 liters of good clear juice.
Malolactic fermentation was induced to give the wine fatness and richness on the palate. It was then left for 11 months on its clean lees and was bottled by hand in December.
The magnums have been transformed into works of art by four well-know SA artists: Zwelethu Mthethwa, Paul du Toit, Richard Scott and David Kuijers. The magnums (plus one 750ml bottle) will be auctioned this Saturday between 13h30 and 14h00 with the proceeds going to charity – the Zip Zap Circus School.
“A non-profit organization whose vision is to create opportunities for children, Zip Zap is not just a circus school where children learn how to juggle some balls or learn how to ride a unicycle, it is about learning how to trust, respect and be honest, which are the basic pillars of a successful life. And it is about crossing bridges of society.”
A bid of €1800 has already been received for one of the magnums and the organizers are hoping bids will be in the range R10K – R20K for this good cause. If you’d like to strike a blow for the crouchen underdog and broaden your own vinous Horizons, phone-in a bid to 083 320 2057. Taken from www.timeslive.co.za
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