For the Love of Landmarks 5 Things You Didn’t Know about Stellenbosch Reserve 1. SEVEN IS THE MAGIC NUMBER First conceived in 2005, the wine evolved from a single Bordeaux-style blend to a range that reflects the Stellenbosch viticultural landscape. The Stellenbosch Reserve now encompasses seven wines, red and white, focussing on the classic Stellenbosch varieties of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The original Bordeaux-style blend is now named Vanderstel, after the man who founded South Africa’s most loved wine region. The wines, like the place, capture that beautiful balance between accessibility and seriousness. Ou Hoofgebou Stellenbosch University
2. LANDMARKS LEAD THE WAY To highlight the sense of place, each of the wines is named after a heritage building in the town. These hometown landmarks give the wines roots, paying homage to the architecture of Stellenbosch town, the same way that the contents of the bottle pays homage to the winemaking traditions of the region. Where the landmarks represent the history of the town, so the wines represent classic varietal expressions of the Stellenbosch terroir. The Dutch Reformed Moederkerk of Stellenbosch
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