DISCOVER STELLENBOSCH

For the Love of Landmarks

5 ings 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 re ects the Stellenbosch viticultural landscape. e 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. e original Bordeaux-style blend is now named Vanderstel, a er the man who founded South Africa’s most loved wine region. e wines, like the place, capture that beautiful balance between accessibility and seriousness.

2. LANDMARKS LEAD THE WAY

To highlight the sense of place, each of the wines is named a er a heritage building in the town. ese 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.

Ou Hoofgebou Stellenbosch University

2. LANDMARKS LEAD THE WAY

To highlight the sense of place, each of the wines is named a er a heritage building in the town. ese 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.

e Dutch Reformed Moederkerk of Stellenbosch

Autumn inVictoria Street

of the Stellenbosch terroir.

3. SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY

At Stellenbosch Reserve, we pride ourselves on our sustainable approach. Here are a few of the things we do to bring you sustainable, environmentally friendly wines. Our capsule is light aluminium that is fully recyclable. We use Nomacork to close our wines. e cork-like closure is derived from sustainable, renewable sugarcane based raw materials. Nomacorc is made from recycled material, which is also recyclable and biodegradable. e manufacture of these closures has a zero-carbon footprint and minimises impact on the environment. Our wine is made from grapes that are sourced from trusted producers in the Stellenbosch Area who are all IPW and WIETA certi ed. Wines are ned with bentonite, no animal by-products are used in the winemaking process, which makes the Stellenbosch Reserve vegan friendly. Finally, our lighter weight bottle brings environmental bene ts in the form of reduced energy requirements for manufacture and transport.

4. HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

Stellenbosch Reserve has a home! Nestled in the heart of wine country, on the corner of Church and Andringa streets in the village centre of Stellenbosch, is the Stellenbosch Wine Bar. Taste our wines and enjoy true winelands hospitality in an elegant village setting. Small tapas plates are available to nibble on while sipping wine under shady oaks, surrounded by the architecture and bustle of our university town.

5. WITH THANKS TO MR ENGELBRECHT

Stellenbosch Reserve is the brainchild of Jean Engelbrecht. Having grown up on Stellenbosch soil, he attended Paul Roos and Stellenbosch University, before setting o to explore international wine markets. Upon returning home, he wanted to bring Stellenbosch wines onto the global wine stage. His idea behind Stellenbosch Reserve wines was to create a range that would capture the essence of his hometown, encapsulating the historic, academic, and agricultural elements of Stellenbosch in a range of wines that the world could appreciate.

4. HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

Stellenbosch Reserve has a home! Nestled in the heart of wine country, on the corner of Church and Andringa streets in the village centre of Stellenbosch, is the Stellenbosch Wine Bar. Taste our wines and enjoy true winelands hospitality in an elegant village setting. Small tapas plates

e Stellenbosch Wine Bar