2008 ‘Vryersvoetpad’ Limited Release
The Vryersvoetpad is a special and limited release version of our flagship Boet Erasmus 2008. Each bottle is individually numbered out of only 1,400 bottles! Available only from the Vrede en Lust CellarDoor, The Vrede en Lust eStore and selected Makro retail outlets country wide from the 17th of Feb 2012.
The wine celebrates the release of Scramble Productions’ Afrikaans Romanic-Comedy “Semi-Soet”, filmed on location and featuring Vrede en Lust.
This wine is an elegant New World Style Bordeaux blend, incorporating the classical varietals and showcasing abundant fruit, well balanced with oak.
Barrique 2009
This blend shows the beautiful aromas of Semillon's bell peppers, quince and integrated oak aromas. The cooler climate Sauvignon Blanc shows typical aromas with flint notes and minerality. Both wines were fermented in oak and matured for 8 months on the lees before bottling.
If there is a particular Cultivar that stands out in a vintage or a small experimental production that the winemaker feels exceptional enough to bottle on its own and turn into something special, it is done. This is how the Barrique came to be.
Total production only 1250 bottles Available in 750ml.
Boet Erasmus 2009
Our top red wine from Vrede en Lust, named after Dana and Etienne’s late grandfather. He was a long term Vice President of the International Rugby Board, played a major role in their lives.
This wine is an elegant Bordeaux blend, incorporating the classical varietals and showcasing abundant fruit, perfectly balanced with the French oak used during maturation.
Awards:
- Michelangelo 2011 Gold Medal
- IWSC London 2011: Silver Medal and Best in Class award
- Hong Kong Int Wine & Spirits 2011: Silver
Casey”s Ridge Elgin Viognier 2011
The Casey’s Ridge Viognier showcases the cooler climate character of Viognier.
We produce Viognier from both the warmer Simonsberg–Paarl, as well as from the cooler Elgin regions.
Susan decided to bottle the two wines as unique wines from each region – highlighting the impact of vineyard site and terroir. The cool climate wine is typically released 6 months later than the warm climate Viognier due to a slower development curve.
Casey’s Ridge Elgin Viognier 2010
This is the maiden release of this wine from our Elgin vineyards. The Casey’s Ridge Viognier showcases the cooler climate character of Viognier.
The grapes for this wine were picked at optimal ripeness, ensuring the typical fruit and floral aromas.
We produce Viognier from both the warmer Simonsberg–Paarl, as well as from the cooler Elgin regions.
Susan decided to bottle the two wines as unique wines from each region – highlighting the impact of vineyard site and terroir.
Maximum allocation of 6 bottles per customer
Casey’s Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2011
The 2011 Sauvignon Blanc showcases the expression of fruit from our vineyards in Elgin.
The vineyards are aged between 5-6 years and every year we are more excited about the quality of the fruit from our Casey’s Ridge property.
The grapes were picked at optimum ripeness and the juice was fermented with different yeast strains in stainless steel tanks and the wine spent 5 months on the lees. The result is a vivid, rich Sauvignon Blanc with an excellent nose and palate.
Caseys Ridge Pinot Grigio 2010
Our Pinot Grigio, also known as the blue-gray grape – is from our cool climate vineyards in Elgin. Also known as Pinot Gris in the Alsace, this cultivar is very popular in Italy and is known for its delicately fragrant nose. A tangy white wine for early drinking, but the cool climate fruit will support ageing as well. This is the maiden vintage of the Vrede en Lust Pinot Grigio and one of the few single varietal wines of this grape available in South Africa!
Classic 2006
The Classic is a ‘Bordeaux style blend’ and is made from vineyards from our Vrede en Lust farm on the slopes of the Simonsberg.
The wine was matured for 14 to 16 months in French oak barrels, followed by 24 months in the bottle ahead of release.
The result is an elegant, food friendly, noble blend that is accessible upon release and with the capacity to improve and mature over the years.
Classic 2006
The Classic is a ‘Bordeaux style blend’ and is made of grapes from our Vrede en Lust farm on the slopes of the Simonsberg.
The wine was matured for 14 to 16 months in 225L French oak barrels, followed by extended bottle maturation ahead of release.
The result is an elegant, food friendly, noble blend that is accessible upon release and with the capacity to improve and mature over the years.
Jess Dry Rose 2012
This sophisticated Jess dry Rosè has been produced since 2007 and has become a favourite! It is a wine with a delicious bouquet that over-delivers on quality. Jess is light bodied and lovely to enjoy with a meal or by itself.
The wine was named after the owner’s eldest daughter, Jessica Lee – on her 16th Birthday. The wine is characterized by its crisp style and fruity palate.
Marguerite Chardonnay 2010
Sourced from a selection of south sloping Chardonnay blocks on our Simonsberg- Paarl vineyards, this wine is produced on a limited basis. The grapes are either whole-bunch pressed or crushed and the juice is then barrel
fermented. The wine spent 10 months on the lees in 225l French oak barrels. The result is a vivid, complex fruit forward Chardonnay with gentle oak intervention on the elegant palate.
Named after Vrede en Lust’s first owner’s eldest daughter- Marguerite de Savoye.
Allocation: 6 bottles maximum per customer
Mocholate Malbec 2011
Our single varietal Malbec was inspired by the beautiful, fruit driven wine also blended into our Boet Erasmus Bordeaux blend.
This 2 ha block of Malbec is situated high up along the Simonsberg on Vrede en Lust and was planted in 1997.
This wine brings a whole new twist to how Malbec has been perceived in the past. The wine is rich, ruby red in colour and fruity with beautiful aromas of mocha and chocolate thus the Mocholate Malbec name!
Great wine to enjoy chilled in summertime!
Red Lady Merlot 2011
If you have visited our CellarDoor or seen us at a wine show, you will know that our beautiful ladies wear red dresses!
"The Red Lady" pays homage to the very important role they play in building both customer relationships and our brand.
We leave the rest of the comparisons up to you!
The Red Lady partners with the Jess and Sarah wines as part of Vrede en Lust’s wine range for everyday enjoyment.
Sarah Unwooded Chardonnay 2011
Sarah displays intense flavours of summer fruit, following through to a smooth, well balanced palate. Sarah is produced from Chardonnay and made in an unwooded style to high-light the bright fruit character. Sarah Anne Buys is Dana’s youngest daughter and this wine was named after her on her 16th birthday, following in the family tradition of Jess’s wine. A wonderful, light white wine for warm summer's days and nights.
To celebrate Sarah's 18th birthday in May, we are offering 6 Sarah's for the the price of 5! Order a box of 6 and pay for only 5. Limited time, special offer.
Syrah 2008
Our appealing Shiraz is an elegant wine with a supple fruit and spice balance prompting the name change to Syrah.
The wine is made from selected vineyards on Vrede en Lust and Ricton properties.
The grapes are picked by hand and the selected blocks are fermented separately and only at maturation are they blended.
Personal Note :Syrah is the French word for Shiraz
Syrah 2009
Our appealing Shiraz is an elegant wine with a supple fruit and spice balance prompting the name change to Syrah.
The wine is made from selected vineyards on Vrede en Lust and Ricton properties. The grapes are picked by hand and the selected blocks are fermented separately and only at maturation are they blended.
Personal Note :Syrah is the French word for Shiraz
Awards:
- Michelangelo 2011 Silver Medal
- IWSC London 2011: Silver Medal and Best in Class award
Viognier Simonsberg-Paarl 2011
Following the success of our previous vintages, the 2011 Viognier showcases even more upfront fruit and explosive aromas as our previous vintages.
The grapes for this Viognier were picked at optimal ripeness, ensuring the typical peach and apricot aromas.
Allocation: 6 bottles maximum per customer
Vrede en Lust Book
The new Vrede en Lust book is a beautiful, 82 page, full colour coffee table book by Romi Boom, that tracks Vrede en Lust's history over more than 320 years since Jacques de Savoye founded the historic estate in 1688. It starts with the Savoye family situation through the Huguenots arrival in the Cape. The book end with the modern Vrede en Lust as you know it in 2011. Photographs by Eddie Wilson and a few other top local photographers complete the updated edition.
For a digital preview please go to http://issuu.com/wild_magazine/docs/vrede_en_lust
White Mischief 2011
This new blend is a 5 cultivar white blend made from selected grapes from our Casey’s Ridge Elgin vineyard. It showcases the cultivars’ cooler climate aromas, with focus on how they complement each other.
The name comes from the winemakers literally playing around with the white wines from Elgin and coming up with this unique blend!
The components of the blend may differ slightly from vintage to vintage, as some cultivars will show better than others in different years. The same mischievous style will however be maintained…
