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MIDDELVLEI VINTAGE REPORTS |
No matter how dedicated our vineyard team and how committed our cellar team, Mother Nature always has the last say. We are therefore pleased to report that the slow ripening conditions that boded so well for our 2009 vintage have indeed yielded beautifully balanced grapes, which in turn resulted in generously fruity, elegant wines. At the time of writing, our 2009 reds are still resting in the barrels, where they will gain in complexity and finesse over the next few months. What about the 2010 vintage? Tinnie is optimistic. “The winter temperatures were low enough to allow for ideal vineyard hibernation and the building of reserves.” However, to those who think that the Cape has had enough rain for one season, we have bad news. Until now we’ve only had 500 mm of the long-term average of 700 mm – we therefore look forward to more! |
A GIFT WITH A DIFFERENCE |
In search of a unique gift to celebrate a birth, wedding anniversary or birthday? |
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At Middelvlei we have the perfect answer. Simply send us 6 to 8 photographs and a short message and our designer will create a personalised label for the Middelvlei wine of your choice. You can choose between a 3-litre, 5-litre, 9-litre and 12-litre bottle (see attached price list) and should you prefer a vintage that hasn’t been bottled yet, we’ll supply you with a festive gift pack comprising a personalised label, a gift voucher for the wine as well as a progress report indicating the development stage of the wine. Once the wine is bottled, it will be delivered according to your instructions. |
HAPPINESS IS A CLOSE-KNIT, CREATIVE COMMUNITY |
On our beautiful estate there is always something to celebrate. Thus Heritage Day was observed with an Open Day where friends of Middelvlei could share in our social activities. Guests were welcomed by the joyous sounds of our children’s voices, there was an impressive performance by our own promising keyboard players and a colourful arts and crafts exhibition showcased the talents of the community. 
Among the festivities was also a ‘graduation’ ceremony where the teenagers who completed the alcohol and drugs awareness programme sponsored by Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA) received their certificates. We wish to express our appreciation to all who contribute so generously towards the wellbeing of the Middelvlei community. As was evident in the exhibitions, all materials donated are being put to good use. Thank you! |
HIGHLIGHTS ON OUR OCTOBER CALENDAR | ||
Middelvlei at Winex 27 – 30 October | ||
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Fun Run at Middelvlei Saturday 31 October | ||
Don’t miss out on this exciting event which we will be hosting in aid of the Eden Campus. This tertiary education facility was established to provide low cost education and business skills to previously marginalised South Africans and is situated on the Garden Route. For more information about Eden Campus, visit www.edencampus.co.za. Participants in the Fun Run are offered a choice between a 6-km and a 12-km route and the cost is R50 per entry. | ||
Contact Jenni Rorrison at 083 266 3305 or jen@synchronicityfloat.co.za
for details. See you there! | ||
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Until next time, hearty greetings from THE MOMBERGS OF MIDDELVLEI | ||
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Contact us: Tel +27 21 883 2565 | Fax +27 21 883 9546 info@middelvlei.co.za | www.middelvlei.co.za Open Monday - Saturday from 10:00 – 16:30 E-mail us if you need any further information or if you wish to place an order for any Middelvlei Wines. |
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