Wine of the Month
By Melanie Kriel
M
any people these
So, in light of the organic theme
days are opting for
this month, we have chosen a win-
organic fruits, vege- ery that very aptly fits the profile.
tables, meat and
The Stellenbosch based farm,
now also (my personal favourite),
Reyneke Organic started out as
wine. This is not surprising, consid-
“Uitzicht” in 1863. They are unique
ering the volumes of wine that
in their thinking on sustainability,
South Africans consume. Globally
reducing their carbon footprint, and
there are around 2000 organic wine re-using what they can. Their webproducers.
What makes organic wines special is
that the grapes that are used are
grown organically. This is done by
the exclusion of chemicals such as
pesticides and fertilizers during the
farming process, as well as the use
of added preservatives during bottling of the wines. Consumers are
becoming more and more susceptible to the negative effects of these
chemicals which can cause a number of ailments which, although are
quite rare, result in people to opt
for the organic alternative.
site tells a lovely story about their
approach and philosophies on organic farming processes. Follow
this link to find out more about
their story:www.reynekewines.co.za
The wine of the month is therefore
the Reyneke Organic Red – which is
a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and
Shiraz. While the aroma is quite
fruity, there is a warmth which I
find very appropriate during the
cold winter months. The white
wines, although I have not tried
them yet, I have been assured will
not disappoint either.