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Finally, two new vintages from Paul Cluver Wines, Elgin, South Africa and definitely worth the wait ! Paul Cluver Wines are the result of a close-knit family who are dedicated to the holistic production of fine handcrafted wines. Guided by Dr Paul Clüver, Neurosurgeon, Apple farmer and chairman of Capespan and Vinfruco, the companies whose visionary and pioneering spirit created the foundation for Paul Cluver Wines. Paul Clüver’s vision for the family run business is-“To combine the tremendous diversity of mesoclimates and soil of our farm and the passion of our family to develop great and distinctive wines.” This vision is ably carried by G.M. Paul Clüver junior, and Winemaker Andries Burger, married to one of the Clüver daughters Inge. Andries qualified in viticulture and oenology at Stellenbosch University. Andries Burger’s winegrowing credo is focused on expressing the Elgin Terroir through handcrafted individual wines with fruit intensity, balance and elegance. Dr Clüver’s wife Songvei and daughter Karin are deeply involved with the nurturing and upliftment of the De Rust farming community.

Paul Cluver Chardonnay, 2007 PAUL CLUVER CHARDONNAY TAKES INTERNATIONAL DECANTER TROPHY After winning the Decanter World Wine Award regional trophy for the best South African Chardonnay under 10 pounds, the Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2007 was crowned best in the world at a function in London at the beginning of September. This international trophy was one of six won by South Africa of the 26 international trophies and South Africa's achievement is a triumph, says Adam Lechmere, writing in Decanter online. "The 2007 vintage shows a great balance between fruit and wood, and the citrus aromas and hints of ripe peaches and pineapple integrate with the oak's toasted nuttiness to produce wonderful elegance," Andries Burger, Paul Cluver's winemaker, quotes. This award follows other industry acknowledgement of Paul Cluver Chardonnay such as four and a half stars in Platter, four in Grape and Decanter, commendations at the International Wine Challenge; gold medal at the Chardonnay du Monde and Michelangelo, silver and bronze medals at Decanter and Air France trophies and competition; listings in premium cabins in KLM and SAA and 91 points in Wine Spectator To ensure complexity in their Chardonnay Cluver uses two different clones of Chardonnay from two different sites. The grapes are harvested and vinified separately in French oak barrels from three Burgundian cooperages. CHICKEN/FRESH WATER FISH/APERITIF ..................................................................................................................................................................

Paul Cluver Gewurztraminer, 2008 This wine has typical lychee flavours with rose petals and honeysuckle on the nose, which carries through to the palate. The mouth feel is big with a lovely long aftertaste and clean finish. This wine can be enjoyed with slightly spicy food or on its own. SPICY FOOD/APERITIF ..................................................................................................................................................................