Lunch with Andrew Barnes of Mischa Wine Estate | Wade Bales Wine Society

Lunch with Andrew Barnes of Mischa Wine Estate | Wade Bales Wine Society

Mischa Estate Harvest Festival 2011

Mischa Roussanne 2010 - The first Mischa White Wine

We are proud to announce the release of the Mischa Roussanne 2010!!!

After many years of dedicated work in their vineyards and cellar the Barns family is proud to release the Mischa Roussanne our first Mischa white wine. This rich, full and complex wine with floral flavours of pear, herbal tea and ripe fruit notes will age well, with the floral notes evolving into more complex, nutty and mineral characters over time, giving this unique wine at least five to ten years bottle aging potential. We sincerely trust that you will enjoy the fruits of our efforts!

Roussanne:

In the Northern Rhone the variety is used in blends with Marsanne to make white Hermitage wines, it is also used as a component of the red wines of Chateauneuf du Pape. Roussanne is becoming increasingly popular in several other regions of Southern France including Provence and the Languedoc and Roussillon wine regions. It is also a favourite variety among the 'Rhone Rangers' of California, and there are some plantings in Northern Italy.

The aromas of Roussanne are often likened to those of herbal tea and pears. With age the floral notes in the aroma are replaced with more complex characters. Like its sister this variety ages very well, give it five or even ten years bottle age.

Order Now: sales@mischaestate.com

Mischa Estate Harvest Festival 2011

MISCHA WINE FESTIVAL 2011

March 19^th – 21^st

^{Saturday & Sunday: 10h00 – 19h00,}

^{Monday: 10h00 – 14h00}

Mischa Wine Estate is an exclusive, family-run farm that only opens its doors to the public once a year! The time is coming on March 19, 20, and 21 for you to join us for a relaxing day in Wellington.

Kick-back in a Moroccan tent with cushions and stunning views. Chill out to relaxing music and taste the internationally acclaimed Mischa Estate & Eventide wines. Tantalize your taste buds with delicious local food. Special kids area & food! Swim in crystal-clear idyllic fresh-water pool and set off on adventures such as tractor rides through the vineyards. Vertical tastings & wine club member events – Bookings essential! Win fabulous prizes all day from Mischa & local sponsors. End your day by watching the sunset over Table Mountain while sipping on Mischa’s famous, refreshing wine cocktails.

We will be selling raffle tickets and having a Golf Ball hitting competition to raise money for our charity (PETS – Pets Empowerment in Townships)!

We can’t wait to see you!

The Mischa family

021-864-1020

info@mischaestate.com

www.mischaestate.com

What to have for dinner - Bruce Jack

To impress your girlfriend/boyfriend’s parents at your first dinner.

Mischa Shiraz 2007, R120 (021 864 1020). This wine is almost hedonistic. I feel a little guilty when drinking this as it tastes too damn delicious. It was born in the mountain vineyards above Wellington on granitic-based soils, which Shiraz just loves. It’s hand-crafted by third-generation farmer Andrew Barns on the family farm, which also happens to be the most forward-thinking vine nursery in the country. These guys understand vines and vineyards. It shows in this wine, which is worth R300 a bottle.
Full article:http://bit.ly/brucejack
Bruce Jack is the chief winemaker for Constellation South Africa.

MISCHA ESTATE WINS AGAIN AT THE MICHELANGELO AWARDS

The results of the 14th annual Michelangelo CCL Label International Wine Awards (MIWA) were announced at a gala luncheon at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West on September 10, 2010.

The 15 judges from 15 countries spent six days judging the 1 310 wines entered into this year’s competition, awarding silver, gold and double gold medals as well as six trophies.

This year 240 producers entered a total of 1 310 wines of which 426 received medals. A total of 28 Grand D'Or, 116 gold medals and 282 silver medals were awarded by the 15 international judges.

Mischa Estate walked away with 1 Grand D’Or/Double Gold and 3 Gold awards.

Mischa's Award Winning Wines

Grand D’Or/Double Gold Winners:

• Mischa Merlot 2009

Gold Winners:

• Mischa Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
• Mischa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
• Mischa Shiraz 2008

After planting two different vineyards and putting all our viticultural knowledge into practice we are very proud to have been recognized for the outstanding quality of our Mischa Merlot as well as the consistency of our Shiraz and Cabernets which have now won three gold medals for three consecutive vintages.

To order Mischa’s award winning wines contact Anso @ 021 864 1020 or sales@mischaestate.com

Wellington - SA,s Top Wine Area

Great Terroir Makes Great Wine

For the first time ever a trophy was awarded to the top wine are

a in South Africa, based on a specific winegrowing terrain that produced most of the wines that went to the final round for a SA Terroir National Certificate, as

well as the number of wines that received a National Certificate.

The first winner of the Novare Trophy for SA Terroir Top Wine Area is the Wellington ward