DORNIER’S EQUANIMITY WINES

Equanimity A magical state of tranquility, imperturbability, a doorway to a place of serenity and composure — DORNIER EQUANIMITY CABERNET SAUVIGNON

‘Protruding Rocks’ 2001 Christoph Modeste Dornier Acrylic on canvas 159.5 x 134.5 cm

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Christoph Modeste Dornier’s passions for wine, art, architecture and mythology are ever present at Dornier — not only in the spectacular design of Dornier’s working wine cellar, but in the stories, art and myth that abound in many of the wines.

‘Intense black cherry colour with a FULL BOUQUET of cassis, black berries, cigar box, pencil shavings and subtle oak and a hint of mint to ensure FRESHNESS. e palate has DENSITY and CONCENTRATED FLAVOURS of DARK FRUIT WITH ELEGANT TANNINS to create a WELL-BALANCED WINE with a long nish. Concentrated fruit, bold structure and the ability to AGE WELL.’

A recurring theme in his artwork showcased at Dornier, is the one of the Protruding Rocks – the enigmatic all-seeing beings that bore witness to everything that came before, but who are mute in ability to share the fruits of their knowledge. Who are these immortals, where do they come from and what magical secrets do they keep? What powers do they possess?

Only at the place hidden just above the famed vineyards, the place with the red sands and nebulous light, is the last of their legacy to be found. e place the artist would retire to at the end of each day, where he found the doorway, his refuge, his respite, Equanimity. Dornier is situated at the foot of the majestic Stellenbosch Mountain in the famous sub-region known as e Golden Triangle – an area famed for the production of some of South Africa’s best red wines. is area lends itself in particular to the production of premium quality wines comprised of Bordeaux red grape varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON accounts for more than 60% of Dornier’s planted red grape varieties with original plantings thereof dating back to 2001. Ancient, decomposed granite soils found on the cool, south facing slopes of Stellenbosch Mountain lead to the production of elegant wines of complex structure for which Dornier has become well recognized for. e unique Terroir at Dornier together with ongoing, improved techniques used in the vineyards and in the cellar have culminated in the production of classic examples of noble varieties with distinguishable character.

DORNIER EQUANIMITY CABERNET SAUVIGNON has been lauded by wine critics both locally and internationally. Ratings and accolades to date have included Top 100 wine status, Double Platinum Awards and Double Gold Medals. Recent investment viticulturally at Dornier includes the planting of 27900 new Cabernet Sauvignon vines in 2021 with a further 16 200 Cabernet Sauvignon vine plantings planned for 2022. e excellence of Dornier Cabernet Sauvignon can be discovered at the WINE LOUNGE AT DORNIER.

No less than 16 di erent wines are available to taste at the Wine Lounge at Dornier including all the single varietal wines made from lessor known grape varieties namely Semillon, Malbec, Tinta Barocca and Petit Verdot.

A selection of cheese and charcuterie platters are also available to order which complement the wines and deliver a uniquely rewarding wine tasting experience. e ART ROOM AT DORNIER showcases a collection of the late Christoph Dornier’s artwork and a ords the opportunity of unravelling some of the mysteries and stories behind Dornier’s beautiful wines.