‘Online cellar’
provides access to award-winning, handcrafted wines
Clos Malverne winemaker
Suzanne Coetzee
Family-owned Clos
Malverne Wine Estate, renowned for its repertoire of classic, handcrafted wines
stemming from the picturesque Devon Valley outside Stellenbosch, has spruced up
its online wine sales facility for all wine enthusiasts to gain access to its exclusive
cellar.
“If you want to
impress your friends at the dinner table with an elegant, handmade wine of
uncompromised quality which you cannot buy at any supermarket or wine outlet
then look no further than our convenient online wine shop where you can find an
exceptional range of award-winning wines at a click of a button and delivered
to your doorstep in no time,” shares Clos Malverne winemaker Suzanne
Coetzee, guardian of both the vines and the cellar since 2010.
Once dubbed the Cape’s
smallest red wine cellar, Clos Malverne has come a long way from its fledging
days in 1986 when the first wine was made under its own label – a mere 800
bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon. However, over the years owner Seymour Pritchard
has stayed true to a time-honoured winemaking tradition and today his cellar is
one of the few wineries that still uses traditional basket presses – a soft and
gentle way of extracting grape juices most commonly used in champagne
production. In addition the vines are hand cultivated, the grapes hand
harvested and open top fermentation tanks are used in the cellar.
“The basket press
demands dedication in time and labour but produces the softest wines with
delicate tannins, dominant, fragrant fruit nuances and longevity due to the
slow and gentle pressing. Every splendid drop of Clos Malverne wine is made
with dedicated care, craftsmanship and patience and we pride ourselves in
quality consistency. One should never be nervous to open a 10 year old bottle
of Clos Malverne,” adds Suzanne.
Clos Malverne is
primarily known for its classic flagship Cape Blends – the Auret, an age worthy
contribution of the outstanding qualities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and
Merlot and its Pinotage Reserve which boasts an impressive track record. It is
also making waves with its single best seller, Sauvignon Blanc, which sealed a
second consecutive victory for its 2011 vintage at the 2012 FNB Sauvignon Blanc
Top 10 competition.
All Clos Malverne
wines are exclusive to the cellar or high-class restaurants only, but with the
new virtual wine shop one can gain access to the entire range which is
available for online purchase. First time buyers get a 10% percent discount and
if one bags more than three cases of wine the door to door delivery is
complimentary (in South Africa).
Visitors can also buy
the wines directly from Clos Malverne’s tasting lounge and restaurant – in fact
one actually gets a discount on them if you buy after your dining experience.
With its stunning setting amidst the vineyards and breathtaking views of the
picturesque Devon Valley, The Restaurant @ Clos Malverne is the perfect retreat
to spend a soul-quenching afternoon under the trees, linger over lunch on the
wraparound glass balcony or simply to pamper the senses on chilly, rainy days.
To order your Clos
Malverne wines online click on http://closmalverne.co.za/shop or
contact the estate at Tel: (+27)21 865 2022 for
more information.
