Bouchard Finlayson - A Boutique Winery

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DECEMBER 2011


Season's Greetings

Happy Holidays and joyous festivities from Bouchard Finlayson

Peter Finlayson
Greetings

A recent visit to the big apple offered the useful opportunity to present a tutored tasting of BF wines to the USA Sommeliers Ass. This was efficiently captured by the SA consulate in NY with the support and hard work from our brand ambassador Terry Seitz's bubbly personality, Linda Bragaw. Guess which wine received the top vote of the evening? No surprise with the 2009 Tête de Cuvée being the joyful pouring. The other wine to surprise the august gathering was our Chardonnay Sans Barrique!

Another stellar gathering happened on the last day of November at the Twelve Apostles Hotel, Camps Bay, where the top performers in this years South African Wine Index (SAWI) gathered to share thoughts on explaining and promoting our SA Icon wines... to the great big world outside South Africa! (BF has 3 wines amongst the top 24)

Guy Lundy of “Accelerate Cape Town” spoke encouragingly and analytically about the wonderful uniqueness of the Cape. A destination of note which needs to be marketed in a deservedly positive manner. His superb speech included an opening outline of the Twelve Apostles Hotel being the main destination featured in this the latest James Bond book! A copy of his speech is available here!

The festive season is upon us and many corks are pulled during this time of gathering with our loved ones! A time when that very special bottle of wine is cherished and encompassed through happy or melancholic moments. Perhaps always fair to remember that great wine has personality and not always do we find every bottle to be the same, time and handling, exposure to temperature and closure imposes mood and change in wines, this imparts uniqueness in each and every bottle. Experience teaches us to treat our special wines with anticipation and reverence! Most of all enjoy the moment!

Peter Finlayson




Recent Events


Sunsets & Wines: At Harbour House with Bouchard Finlayson, by Diana Procter

Summer is the time to enjoy Seafood dishes and there are a few restaurants in and around Cape Town, that serve our white wines as the perfect partner to their carefully prepared dishes! Read a recent media article on one such perfect lunch!



Peter Finlayson features in Palm Beach Daily News

Peter Finlayson and the story behind the establishment of our winery were featured in the Florida based Palm Beach Daily News. Read the article here...


What's happening in the Vineyard?

The warmer weather is taking its time to arrive in the valley this year, while we are kept busy in the vineyard in preparation for harvest 2012. Vineyards are in top form at this point! Read more...


Enjoy our wines in restaurants around Johannesburg!

The Cape Winemakers Guild Pinot noir 2009 can be found at the Butcher Shop, Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton. 

Try this rare bold gem with their special red meat dishes! Contact our agent to find out where else you can enjoy our wines near you!

Our wines - enjoyed by Princess Charlene and Bridgitte Radebe!

View article

Recent Achievements


Blanc de Mer brings home Gold

Our Blanc de Mer 2009 won the Expovina gold award in Switzerland recently. We are very pleased to announce that the 2011 vintage is a true "palate princess" with the new addition of Semillon to the blend!


On Biodiversity by Frank Woodvine

As BWI Champions, the work in this department never stops. We are busy creating walk ways through the Fynbos for guests to enjoy in future.

Click here to read Frank Woodvine's recent blog about the fascinating "endemic species" on the farm!


Rewarding Ratings

The most recent South African Wine guide, the Platter Guide Book 2012, has arrived and we are proud to share with you the results for our wines. Click here to see our ratings. 

Upcoming Events


Christmas concert

Join the festivities as the Hermanus Cancer Fund is delighted to once again announce two very special Christmas concerts to be held in the cellar of Bouchard Finlayson on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th December. Click here for more information...


Spoil friends and family with something "Diwine" this Festive Season:

The golden ribbon dressed Tête de Cuvée 2009 comes in a wooden branded box and makes the ideal gift for your loved ones! 
See our website for more gifts. A recent favourite is a six bottle box of Hannibals and Chardonnays - click here to read more about this limited offer...

Tasting room hours over the festive season will be as follows....

We are closed on the 16th, 26th of December and on the 2nd of January.

Our opening times are:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Saturdays: 09:30 - 12:30

We look forward to welcoming you with your family and friends to the vineyard for a special festive jubilation.

Our Team



The team at Bouchard Finlayson wishes you a wonderful festive season!

Please visit us and discover our wonderful wines in midst of the breathtakingly beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley during the holiday season.


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