DIE BERGKELDER
xperience a world of superior wines with Fleur du Cap at Die Bergkelder, the historic cellar in the mountain cut deep into the slopes of the Papegaaiberg on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Offering an interactive winelands encounter steeped in the history of South African wine, visitors can pick and choose between a host of activities from cellar tours and tastings to a unique Fleur du Cap Wine and salt pairing.
A stroll through the wine museum offers wine lovers a snapshot of the country’s wine history spanning over 300 years. The tranquil vaulted spaces of the bottle maturation mountain cellar sets the perfect tone for guests to experience the award-winning range of Fleur du Cap wines firsthand. It must surely be one of the most memorable experiences tasting these wines amid thousands of bottles maturing in the cellar, guarded serenely by old French oak maturation casks which bear carvings depicting famous Cape wine landmarks and family crests.
Alternatively, Fleur du Cap’s artisanal salt tastings in the Fine Wine Shop will add a touch of flair to your day with locally sourced savoury treats. This daily wine tasting experience includes a line-up of five top-tier Fleur du Cap Unfiltered wines, with each pairing designed to accentuate the inherent flavours of these superbly balanced wines.
The refreshing Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc is partnered with sulphuric salt and dolmades, followed by the Unfiltered Chardonnay paired with rich green olive pesto and Black Lava Salt from the lava pools of Hawaii. The robust Unfiltered Merlot creates a sublime pairing with prosciutto or chicken liver pâté and Murray River salt, whilst the elegant Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon is paired with full-flavoured sun-dried tomatoes and six-month matured Gouda cheese and Khoisan salt from the South African Atlantic coast.
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