The Beauty of De Trafford When you think of the region of Stellenbosch you automatically think of South African wine, wine that is crafted with skill and care on the sunny, mountainous slopes to the east of Cape Town at wineries respected across the world. The Trafford family have owned Mont Fleur Farm in Stellenbosch since 1976 and during their time there have created a strong variety of wines from their Chenin Blanc to their Merlot. All their brands are sourced from the very best fruit and vines from sites across the optimal areas of the mountains and formed with precise, traditional methods. What makes this South African wine maker stand out from the host of other wineries and producers in this renowned region is their focus on development, experimentation and the contemporary. This was apparent from the very beginning when the Mont Fleur farm suffered the initial setback of not being able to work commercially until 1994. Instead of viewing this as a problem, the Trafford family used the time to perfect their craft by experimenting with their own personal collections. Once they could finally go into business they had the knowledge and confidence to create a strong range and perfect the unusual Straw Wine – where grapes dry on straw for extra flavour to form a dessert wine rarely seen anywhere else in South Africa. Today they continue their progression and contemporary edge with the new Sijnn range and the use of Rita Trafford’s painting on the de Trafford Chenin Blanc labels. Ultimately, this attitude and modern edge to South African wine does not detract in any way from the overall quality of the product and the attention to detail. The team may be small but they are dedicated and have used their expertise and creativity to great effect – especially with the master Hendry Hess overseeing production – to create a diverse range other Stellenbosch wineries would envy. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
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