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Along with its well-known Nich Varietal Reds, the Stellenbosch estate has so much more to offer visitors
'Dornier’s modern wine tasting facility is situated adjacent to the wine cellar and boasts panoramic views of Stellenbosch Mountain'
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The Wine Many of the noble grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Chenin Blanc are planted at Dornier—each of which portrays distinct characters given the varying soil types. In addition to commonly found single-variety wines and blends, Dornier is well known for producing single varietal wines made from lesser-known, niche varieties such as Tempranillo, Tinta Barocca, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Semillon which make for a truly unique tasting experience at Dornier. The cherry on top? Three of these niche varietal wines have ranked in South Africa’s Top 10 Niche
The Estate Whether you’re a local or visiting Cape Town for the summer, a trip to the beautiful Dornier estate is a must. The estate is home to several architecturally significant buildings—namely a Sir Herbert Baker designed Homestead built in the late 1800s, a pastoral barn (one of the oldest buildings in Stellenbosch), and the iconic Dornier Wine Cellar designed by the founder of Dornier— Mr. Christoph Modeste Dornier. For art-lovers, a limited selection of Mr. Dornier’s paintings are displayed within the wine cellar. Dornier’s iconic cellar has a 500-ton production capacity and is complemented by a state-of-the-art wine tasting facility. Dornier’s modern wine tasting facility is situated adjacent to the wine cellar and boasts panoramic views of Stellenbosch Mountain. Guests can enjoy tutored wine tastings and cellar tours as provided for by competent and knowledgeable staff.
ornier Wine Estate is a family-owned winery situated at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain in the famous Golden Triangle area. At Dornier, the team’s focus lies in the creation of premium quality wines with 80% of wine production being devoted to red wine. The estate’s ancient decomposed granite soils that are found on cool, south-facing slopes allows for elegant wines of complex structures.
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