Riesling Rocks at Hartenburg
Head down to Hartenberg Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Winelands on Saturday, 11 February 2012, and enjoy some of the finest flagship Weisser/Rhine Rieslings from top cellars paired with superb deli fare at the inaugural Riesling Rocks festival.
Carl Schultz, celebrated Hartenberg winemaker and one of South Africa’s finest Riesling producers, has invited the crème de la crème of cellars to showcase their top Rieslings at this glorious food and wine extravaganza.
Besides Hartenberg’s own standout Riesling, which clinched Gold medals at both the Five Nations Challenge in Australia and the Veritas Wine Awards this year, other iconic cellars will also be showcasing their cellar gems. Some of the well-known Rieslings that are sure to rock your world, include wines of Howard Booysen, Jordan, De Wetshof, Klein Constantia, Paul Cluver, Thelema and Groote Post.
Possibly the most versatile of all wines, Riesling can be enjoyed with practically any food. Dry style Rieslings meld beautifully with a wide range of dishes from smoked chicken, sushi and gravadlax to oysters, antipasti, humus and olives. Off-dry Rieslings make excellent pairings with spicier foods such as Thai prawns, chorizo or even herring and rollmops. The sweeter Rieslings are perfect for cutting through ultra-rich foods such as pates and terrines, duck and roast pork and are a perfect foil for curries. Rieslings also make fine dessert wines ideal with fruit tarts, cheeses, peacan nut pie and even tangy lemon tart.
Some of the Cape’s best purveyors of fine deli food will be providing delicious treats to enjoy with the wines, whilst local musicians will set a festive tone for this singular Winelands wine and food experience.
Cost
R120 p/p (includes wine glass)
Available directly from Hartenberg Estate or online from webtickets.
Contact
Tel 021-865-2541
email: info@hartenbergestate.com
Address: Bottelary Road
City/Town Stellenbosch Post Code: Region: Country: South Africa
