What a way to start a #WineRoutingWithLloyd Sunday morning. The drive out to Avontuur Estate along the Stellenbosch Wine Route is definitely a scenic one. And pulling in at the estate on a beautiful sunny morning really put a smile on my face.
So I've got a ridiculous sweet tooth to be honest with you guys. So I really like sweets & yummy treats. And when I heard what I would be experiencing at Avontuur Estate, I was excited, because, 1 - this is a different experience, and 2 - I love sweet things! Avontuur Estate offers a fudge pairing. A fudge pairing with a twist that is.
Welcomed with a very generous box of fresh slices of assorted nougat & fudge from Basilei Handcrafted Confectionery. (I had to stop myself from devouring all the pieces before even tasting any wine.)
Prepare your tastebuds for an interesting mix of flavours & textures as you get to explore the premium range of wines available.
MCC Brut x Honey & Roasted Almond Nougat:
- A refreshing glass of bubbly with slight floral hints & very easy drinking. (Definitely one for any occasion.) With lingering hints of the roasted almond on your palate, it compliments the softness of the MCC aftertaste & feel.
Luna de Miel Chardonnay Reserve x Fig & Walnut Nougat:
- Not your conventional bold Chardonnay. But rather with hints of citrus & fleshy white peaches which contrast beautifully with the fig. The smooth & creamy finish compliments with touches of some spice with the walnut.
Pinot Noir Chardonnay x Traditional Fudge:
- A nose full of ripe red berries & hints of rosewater giving it that bit of floral effect. The sweetness of the traditional fudge working well alongside those floral notes.
Dominion Royale Shiraz Reserve x Dark Chocolate Fudge:
- A gorgeous, yet slightly smoky Shiraz, giving you some hints of White Pepper on the first sniff & then a bit of a Red Roses sweetness following through on the 2nd. A dark chocolate fudge with a big & bold wine is always a winner, with the dark chocolate giving an interesting contrast to the slight sweetness.
Above Royalty Natural Sweet Viognier x Salted Caramel Fudge:
- A favourite. The Viognier giving you those ripe Litchi's & Pineapple. Complimented by the saltiness of the fudge, it brings out hints of vanilla in your glass.
Avontuur also offers a self-guided walk about on the estate, with interesting landmarks to stop at & admire the view & surroundings. Whilst reading up on each of these points in a pamphlet you'll receive that's filled with lots of information about the estate, where the family came from & why there are horses galloping around. This was really cool, as you could take your own time strolling around & taking in the fresh morning air.
Definitely worth the stop if you are heading through to #VisitStellenbosch. You should also have a glass of that Cabernet Franc. It's one of my favourites!
#WineRoutingWithLloyd - Driven by the #KiaSportage
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