24th March, Meet the excellence of Paarl at The Wine Hive, Brookdale Estate
XANDER SADIE, winemaker
Brookdale Estate is the pinnacle of the Rudd family’s passions. Here, Mediterranean varietals, a unique Paarl terroir and unusual winemaking techniques are brought together under the visionary hand of owner, Tim Rudd and winemaker at the time, Kiara Scott Farmer. The first step in this vision – produce fine and interesting wine blends using unusual varietals in a South African context. Before vines could be planted, 67 hectares of alien vegetation and overgrown vines had to be cleared in order to restore balance to the land. Indigenous vegetation and gardens were created in abundance alongside new, thoughtfully planted vineyards.
TASTING OF BROOKDALE WINES, FOOD PAIRING - Price is all inclusive. R700/pp
