Dear Saxenburger,

It hardly seems possible that Saxenburg has been our family home for 15 years. In many ways, it seems like only yesterday that we were drawing up the plans for the development of the estate. Here we are in 2004 and about to pass a number of milestones.

Firstly, you may have noticed the introduction of our new logo. The three guinea fowl have always been associated with Saxenburg. Today you will see a much clearer image, however the values and the message they represent remain constant. They remind me of the Trinity; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. They also signify the heart, the soul and the mind. Three is a perfect number and perfection is what we strive to achieve.

Secondly, in a few months (October) Saxenburg will unveil a new wine. Recognising the association of the guinea fowl with Saxenburg, we have named our red wine ‘Guinea Fowl’. We are very excited about this product launch, as Guinea Fowl is a wine for all occasions.

The Saxenburg web site has also received a make-over. The new site goes live in September - www.saxenburg.com. You will find more information about our wines and regular up-dates posted on the site. There is also a Saxenburg Diary so you can check out the Saxenburg events around the world. From October 12 we will add information about the Saxenburg Guinea Fowl and one or two other surprises for the wine connoisseurs and Saxenburg wine collectors.

Meanwhile, I hope we will see you soon at the farm or at our new Tasting Room in Gauteng.

Yours sincerely

Adrian Bührer

Saxenburg first with Tasting Room in the North

Saxenburg has shown once again that it is at the forefront of happenings in the South African Wine Industry by pioneering the very first wine tasting room in Gauteng.

It is situated in the exclusive, privately owned Ingwenya Country Estate, located only 10 minutes from Lanseria Airport. All Saxenburg’s ranges are available for tasting as well as the wines from Saxenburg’s sister property in France, Château Capion. The facility is basically an extension of Saxenburg’s tasting room in Cape Town.

“At Saxenburg we recognise that so many of our clients live in Gauteng. Now with our Tasting Room at Ingwenya Country Estate we can also offer conference delegates a new experience. In addition to the regular facilities, visitors can also enjoy a wine tasting,” explains Helena Pires, who is responsible for marketing Saxenburg at the Tasting Room in Gauteng.

This unique tasting facility is available to everyone. Here you can enjoy the ambience of Saxenburg without leaving Gauteng. Tasting (of Saxenburg and Château Capion wines) is by appointment. For more information or to arrange a tasting, please telephone Helena Pires on 082 879 8103 or email: helena.wine@new.co.za

...and a new look for the Cape’s tasting room!

The tasting room at Saxenburg has undergone a metamorphosis and now
boasts a brand new look. Changes include new seating covers, curtains and
original pieces of furniture.

The walls have been given a fresh coat of paint, while the pictures adorning the walls depict the farm’s rich heritage. The rest rooms have also been given a facelift.

And last, but certainly not least, there’s an enthusiastic new lady behind the (revamped) counter, ready to have visitors sample our exceptional wine and share information on the farm.

The changes were designed to make the tasting room even cozier than before. It is truly a place where visitors can savor Saxenburg’s award-winning wines in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. See you soon!

New release of Private Collection White Wines

Many “thirsty” Saxenburgers have been eagerly awaiting the release of the new Saxenburg Private Collection white wines. After all, the white wines have been sold out ex-cellar since February! (Simply a case of demand exceeding supply.)

Cellar Master Nico van der Merwe says he is very pleased with the quality, especially with that of the Sauvignon Blanc 2004.

“Whereas the 2003 vintage gave us hot conditions with high alcohols and lower acidities, the 2004 harvest enabled me to do the fine tuning‚ (which was not so easy during the last vintage)”, says Nico.

Although the acidity of the 2004 vintage tends to be low, this was easily corrected during fermentation. The flavours are spot-on and so is the balance of the taste.

The Chardonnay 2003 was hand picked and whole bunched pressed. Thereafter it was fermented and matured in barrels for 10 months (40% new, 40% second fill and 20% third fill). It’s a full and concentrated wine with lovely tropical fruit and hazelnut flavours.

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