Uitkyk Estate was founded in 1712 but the first vines were planted only in
1929 when the Prussian nobleman, Hans von Carlowitz, bought the estate, recognizing the farm's winemaking potential with its high slopes and their
good soil and drainage.
Today Uitkyk is one of the most beautiful and prestigious wine estates in
the Cape. The name means "look out", which it does - from
the south western slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain where it is situated, across the Cape
Peninsula to Table Mountain in the distance. A splendid setting for
the striking and magnificent homestead - a neo-classical masterpiece and one
of only three remaining double-storied flat-roofed 18th century country
houses that exists in its original form attributed to the
French architect Louis Michel Thibault, who was active at the Cape
at the end of the 18th century.
Uitkyk
Sauvignon
Blanc 2005
Estelle
Lourens notes that the Uitkyk Sauvignon Blanc colour is pale straw with
a slightly green tint and has a bouquet of herbaceous flavours, including
green pepper and fig leaves, backed by granadilla and litchi.
"The taste," Estelle
explains, "is lively! Melons and tropical flavours are the main notes.
The wine is well structured and has a long finish."
Food pairing:
This wine is made for
food, as well as enjoyed in its own right. An array of seafood, cold
meats,
pasta or poultry.
Uitkyk
Chardonnay 2003
The
colour is pale
lemon with faint green tinges. The bouquet of concentrated citrus aromas
of lime and lemons predominate on the nose with a hint of peach and
melon. Estelle tells us that the wine has spent considerable time in wood
so that there is the added aroma
of butterscotch, nuts and caramel.
Taste is reminiscent
of citrus and pineapple with a suggestion of
vanilla.
Although this wine is ready to enjoy now,
it does have maturation potential and can be kept longer to enhance its
complexity and character.
Food Pairing: Enjoy
on its own or with pork fillet, grilled chicken or any delightful seafood
dish.
In
Uitkyk Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2002, with the colour of an earthy deep
red, we have an equal blend of these noble varietals, resulting in a wine
with a pleasing bouquet of cedar, green peppercorns and vanilla. The well-balanced palate
is supported by ripe, strong tannins.
Ready to drink now, but with
the potential of further cellaring the wine, resulting in a complexity
of character over the next three to seven years.
Food Pairing:
Estelle suggests roast beef and lamb, venison fillet and it is superb
with full flavoured cheeses.
* Gourmet Festival Gold 2006 Swiss
* Veritas 2005 *
* International Challenge Wine 2005 Silver *
Award
winning Uitkyk Carlonet Cabernet Sauvignon has delicate aromas of cassis,
chocolate, honey and spices with a vanilla oak finish, which follows through
onto the well-rounded palate, showing great aging potential.
Food
Pairing: Delicious
with roast duck, lamb, leg of venison and is a delectable accompaniment to
the more well rounded blue cheeses.
UITKYK