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SUNDAY AFTERNOON WITH THE WINEMAKER |
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Come and enjoy a Sunday afternoon at Hillcrest Estate with winemaker Graeme Read for a wine tasting of our current wines and new releases.
Graeme holds a PhD from Rhodes University and spent much of his life working as a Marine Biologist. His background in scientific method makes Graeme incredibly precise and meticulous in what he does.
His enthusiasm for making excellent wine has been described as “off the scale”. This combination of passion and precision will blaze the trail for Hillcrest and ensure consistently high quality wines. |
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Relax and enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon with us in the quarry that surrounds you with a blue stone rock with a man made dam that provides exceptional ambiance.
Feel free to bring the whole family as kids can play on the grass lawn – remember to pack the soccer ball and cricket bat for the children while you enjoy your tasting.
Come warm the cockles of the heart with home-made soup and freshly baked breads.
Tickets include wine tasting with the winemaker with 3 soups and various breads. Wine will be sold by the glass and the bottle.
Unlabeled wines will be on sale!! |
Date: Sunday 29th August
Time: 12:00pm onwards
Cost: R120.00 p/p
Bookings: Karlin de Goede (021) 976 1110 functions@hillcrestfarm.co.za or cellardoor@hillcrestfarm.co.za
Hillcrest Quarry is now open for picnics and fishing!
R75.00 per person fishing
R25.00 per person for picnic
What makes Hillcrest Estate truly special is its location. Any wine lover or winemaker knows that location is single most important factor in determining wine quality.
Hillcrest Estate is nestled high up in the Tygerberg Hills (Durbanville ward). Our vineyards stretch from about 240m right up to 400m above sea level. Our red varieties are planted on the lower slopes, while our favourite Sauvignon blanc vineyard brushes the 400m mark at the top of the hill.Besides elevation, our proximity to the icy Atlantic Ocean also has a major cooling influence on our micro-climate.
Our slopes have a West to North West orientation, so the view over the ocean from our ineyards is breathtaking. During the summer months our vineyards are constantly cooled by sea breezes. By day the famous Cape Doctor (South East wind) does its cooling work, while by night a gentle but cold on-shore Westerly breeze comes off the Atlantic. Of course these cool conditions, combined with hours of afternoon sun, make Hillcrest the ideal location for growing elegant, fruit driven wines.
Hillcrest Estate was purchased in 1984 to accommodate the head office and workshop of Haw & Inglis, a Cape based Construction Company. The potential for growth of quality wine and olives was soon recognized, and the owners decided to plant Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines. The Durbanville Hills winery was established during that time, so a contact to sell the fruit to that winery was signed.
In 2001 the owners or Hillcrest Estate were approached by Dr Graeme Read (current cellar-master), who with the dream of a micro-cellar in his mind, persuaded them to start their own small cellar and make wine using the estate’s grapes. They liked the idea, and soon a farm shed was converted into a rudimentary cellar. That following season 8 tons of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes were pressed, thus 2002 is the maiden vintage for both Hillcrest and Graeme Read.
The quality of that first vintage was such that it was decided to build a new cellar. Since then productionhas gradually increased to 50 tons. There are no plans in place to increase production. Quality beats quantity at Hillcrest.
