Tag Archives: Merlot

Franschhoek Cellar marries cheese and wine

Franschhoek cheeses and wines are paired by Franschhoek Cellar, at special cheese and wine pairing sessions which can be booked in advance.

Franschhoek Cellar is located at the entrance to Franschhoek, and has six varieties it pairs with six Truckles cheeses made in Franschhoek.  For example, the Franschhoek Cellar Statue de Femme Sauvignon Blanc is paired with the Truckles goat milk cheese, the Baker Station Syrah is paired with the Truckles Gorgonzola, The Chenin Blanc with Truckles Gruyere, the Chardonnay with Truckles Camembert, and the Merlot with extra mature Truckles Boerenkaas.

The Truckles cheese and Franschhoek Cellar pairing can be booked at tel 021 876-2086.

Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com

Rupert & Rothschild in German top 100

Franschhoek’s Rupert & Rothschild Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon has been selected as the third most successful wine in Germany, reports The Big Pond blog.

 

Weinwirtschaft published a list of “the 100 Most Successful Wines of 2008”, and three South African wines made the list – the Rupert & Rothschild, Nederburg Merlot Foundation at number 23, and KWV’s Roodeberg at number 58. 

 

The criteria for being judged was wine sales in Germany of 10 000 bottles or more.   Seven hundred wines were submitted for judging on sales success, value for money, and marketing image.