Cape Wine Master, Dr Winnie Bowman’s recent article in Die Burger featured Dirk van Zyl alongside some of South Africa’s most respected winemakers, each sharing their philosophy on red blending and what makes a great blend worth making.
For our non-Afrikaans readers, here’s what Dirk had to say: “This wine was born from our owner, Madame May de Lencquesaing’s belief that Stellenbosch could produce Bordeaux-style blends that stand proudly alongside the finest wines of Bordeaux. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, from our cooler southeast-facing slopes. This wine represents the best of Glenelly and the vintage. A wine that truly captures time and place.”
