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| 1 July 2010 New Vintages Launch Event |
| 2010-06-29 |
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We have the pleasure of inviting you to the launch of our brand new vintages. The new wines will include a range of wines, from our fabulous Flagship Blends, to our new “Froschkonig” Dessert wine. We will also be showcasing our Do-X Cabernet/Merlot Blend, specifically released to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Dornier’s World Flight. Wines will be carefully paired with tasty bites, designed by our chef, Neil Norman, to highlight the characteristics of the wine. Come and meet the team and enjoy this festive event, accompanied by wonderful live music. We will give an extra 10% discount on all purchases during the event.
Date: Thursday 1st July Time: 17h00-19h00 Venue: Dornier Bodega Restaurant
R120.00 per person, free for Dornier Club Members (you may join that night)
Bookings: Louise at 021 8800557 or bodega@dornier.co.za |
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| Francois Chartier, Dornier Cocoa Hill Red 2007 |
| 2010-06-24 |
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Ce généreux rouge sud-africain qui est mon premier choix pendant la Coupe du Monde! -, au boise présent, fera le pont avec brio dans la rencontre avec les notes torréfiées de l’oloroso ayant servi a la cuisson de ce braise… Poivre, poivron a fraise donnent le ton avec eclat au nez, tandis que la bouche se montre juteuse, fraiche, savoureuse et enveloppante… (La Presse, Canada) |
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| Dine & Watch Soccer at Dornier Bodega Restaurant |
| 2010-06-17 |
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Book you table and support your team in style. Tel 021 8800557
Go to link for the official World Cup schedule. |
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| Events and Specials at Dornier June - July 2010 |
| 2010-06-11 |
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Literary Lunch, Facebook Photo Competition, Lunch and Dinner Specials, Soccer on Big Screen, Stellenbosch Wine Festival.
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| Second Release of Collector's Label to Celbrate Dornier's Aviation Heritage |
| 2010-06-07 |
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Dornier Donatus 2007 Do-X Edition.
Due to the slightly milder vintage conditions in 2007, the growing cycle of the Cabernets was substantially lengthened. This was ideal for the grape maturity and resulted in wines with more elegance and poise than those of warmer vintages. Aromas of spice, cassis, tobacco and hints of sweet fruit dominate the complex nose.
Characteristics of the vintage conditions are evident on the palate with its full yet firm tannin structure and fresh flavour profile of red fruits with a dry, lingering finish. |
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| Release of Collector's Label to Celbrate Dornier's Aviation Heritage |
| 2010-06-07 |
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Dornier Cabernet Sauvingon Merlot 2008. With this traditional yet very successful partnership of these two noble varieties, one is able to appreciate both varieties inherent characteristics. Cabernet Sauvignon offers the masculinity and body to the blend along with if fine red berry aromas whereas Merlot offers its elegance and charm with its more refined, feminine tannin structure and subtle violet nuances. A succulent yet well balanced palate with a lovely lingering aftertaste. |
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| Dornier Wine's Love for Chenin blanc, Chapter Four |
| 2010-06-07 |
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Dornier Wines has added a fourth wine to it's Chenin blanc collection. The Dornier Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc 2007 'Froschkoenig' is a truly unique sweet wine. A wine with an alluring colour and an alluring nose dominated by honey, preserved peach and white pear, with nuances of dried apricot and roasted nuts. The highly viscous palate possesses a great sweet sour balance between sugar and the acidity with ripe yellow fruits and an extremely long aftertaste that leaves one desiring more.
Previously Dornier has released the Dornier Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc, the Dornier Swartland Chenin Blanc, and the Dornier Donatus White, a wooded Chenin Blanc / Semillon blend.
The Wine is only available from the cellar and online for Club menbers. |
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| Dornier welcomes all soccer teams and fans to South Africa |
| 2010-06-03 |
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The World Cup is finally here, the first teams have arrived, a lot has been done and we are confident that it will be a huge party. We wish all teams good luck, above all to Bafana Bafana, our national team. A warm welcome to all the guests from inside and outside of South Africa, we look forward to welcome you on our Estate and in our Bodega Restaurant.
Enjoy the Game! Enjoy the South African hospitality! Enjoy the wines! |
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| 90 Points for Dornier Donatus Red 2006 |
| 2010-06-01 |
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine: Dornier Donatus 2006
(Stellenbosch) This alluring Cabernet Franc-
Cabernet Sauvignon blend starts with aromas of black cherry,
violets and black currant, leading into waves of black fruit and
spice. Structured but smooth, it has a classic, ageable quality.
Good minerality gives it an upright character. Delicious now,
but definitely can be held. Imported by Worthwhile Wine
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| ROAD WORKS: NORMAL ACCESS ROUTE OPEN |
| 2010-05-29 |
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IMPORTANT TRAFFIC INFO: The bridge closure on Blaauwklippen Road will not affect the access to Dornier Wines. With the increased traffic on our private road we kindly ask you to drive carefully.
Trucks and buses with more than 12 passengers will have to use the Stellenrust Road. |
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| 87 Points and Best Buy for Dornier Cocoa Hill Red in |
| 2010-05-29 |
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine: Dornier 2007 Cocoa Hill
(Western Cape); Dark and delicious, with aromas
of cherry, blackberry and vanilla and an elegant array of
cigarbox, cedar, spice and smoke on the palate. Lively and
structured, with a lingering finish of tobacco and berries. Pair
with barbecue and ripe, soft cheeses. Imported by Worthwhile
Wine Company. Best Buy |
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| Dornier Rated in Polish Wine Magazine Wina |
| 2010-05-28 |
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| Property Magazine recommends Dornier Merlot |
| 2010-05-28 |
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Top tripples to snuggle up for this winter. |
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| List of Accolades and References for Dornier Wines |
| 2010-03-20 |
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For the latest list of accolades for Dornier Wines, please follow the link below. |
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| Harvest Initiation at Dornier Wines |
| 2010-03-06 |
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After our successful Pruning initiation last year, we will let you experience harvest first hand. Winemaker JC Stey will initiate you in harvesting. You won't have to work too hard though, as a food and wine experience will await you at the Dornier Bodega Restaurant. |
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| Valentine's Dinner at Dornier |
| 2010-02-13 |
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The Dornier Bodega Restaurant is the perfect place to spoil your partner and spend a romantic evening.
13 February 2010. Bookings required.
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| DORNIER BODEGA DECLARES SUMMER IS HERE |
| 2009-11-24 |
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South Africa, Stellenbosch, November 2009; TUCKED in a secluded valley, just five minutes’ drive from Stellenbosch, is Dornier Bodega Restaurant. Known for its fresh farm cuisine, perfectly paired with wines from the estate, Bodega is dishing up an enticing new summer menu to welcome in the season, along with a delectable tapas and wine menu. And there’s a special, romantic offering for Valentine’s Day too. |
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| Dornier Wines teams up with Anna Foundation |
| 2009-11-23 |
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From January 2010, school children living on Dornier Wine Estate will benefit from an extracurricular programme developed by the Anna Foundation. The programme aims to teach these children important life skills as well as assist and improve their education. By involving these children in the Anna Foundation extracurricular programmes they will be exposed to new opportunities in life. In partnering with the Anna Foundation, Dornier has chosen to invest in these children’s futures. |
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| Top Billing Wine & Dine with Dornier Wines at 1800 Degrees in Cape Town |
| 2009-11-20 |
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Meat prepared at 1800 degrees Fahrenheit really works. It has been a wonderful evening and unique wine pairings. The Dornier Chenin blanc worked well with the duck and the Pinotage with the Namibian beef fillet and six different salts was the star of the night. Find the menu attached. |
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| FIFA World Cup Countdown |
| 2009-11-19 |
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| Dornier Wines featured in Anywhere Anytime Magazine |
| 2009-11-18 |
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| New: Sunset Wines & Tapas at the Dornier Bodega Restaurant |
| 2009-11-16 |
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I you don't feel like a formal dining, enjoy the sunset on the veranda of the Dornier Bodega and taste four of our wines and an ample selection of tapas. Thursdays to Saturdays only. Please book to avoid disappointment. |
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| New: Winemaker's Dinner Menu at the Dornier Bodega |
| 2009-11-16 |
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Get a perfect wine & dine experience at the Dornier Bodega Restaurant. Choose between three and four courses. Dornier wines by the glass are optional. You may also choose from our wine list of wines from the region or eat a la carte. Thursday to Saturday only. Please book to avoid disappointment. |
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| Dornier on Canadian TV |
| 2009-10-20 |
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Tout le monde en parle: The Cocoa Hill Red is the wine of the week. http://www.radio-canada.ca/emissions/tout_le_monde_en_parle/saison6/episode.asp?idDoc=93537 |
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| The Weekender: Dornier Chenin and Donatus White |
| 2009-10-19 |
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At a cellar door price of
R110, this is a very classy white
and a perfect bridge between
Chardonnay (of which,
supposedly, people are tiring,
though I doubt it) and too
much greenery, finding an
excellent balance of a body
that punches above its weight,
but with delicious points of
honeyed fruit.
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| Dornier's Chenin Blanc Focus |
| 2009-10-01 |
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Since their inception as a wine estate – Dornier Wines has been making white wine with a Chenin blanc focus. Today they produce three differenttiers of wines including threetiers of Chenins – Cocoa Hill Chenin blanc, Dornier Chenin blanc and their flagship Donatus White – a blend of Chenin blanc and Semillon. These wines all showcase handsome varietal-driven offerings and Dornier has recently released new vintages of each of these wines. |
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| Asparagus Festival Starts at the Dornier Bodega Restaurant |
| 2009-09-28 |
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The beginning of the local asparagus season is a new highlight in the Stellenbosch foodie calendar. This spring our chef will be celebrating this healthy, delicately flavored aphrodisiac by creating numerous fresh culinary delights paired with our wines. We invite you join us for this memorable experience that will bring together the flavors of our natural surroundings and tantalize your taste buds. |
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| Dornier Wines is the preferred wine partner of Classic Retreats |
| 2009-05-15 |
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"A Connoisseurs Collection of destinations in Southern Africa"
www.classicretreats.com |
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| Top Ratings im Weinwisser |
| 2009-03-05 |
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Weinpapst Rene Gabriel gab den Weinen von Dornier top noten:
Dornier Donatus White 2006: "Ein ganz spezieller, unvergleichlicher Wein. 18/20", Dornier Donatus Red 2004: "Ein veritabler Ladykiller. 18/20." |
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| Angela Lloyd on Dornier Pinotage and Donatus White |
| 2009-02-20 |
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GRAPE.CO.ZA: The Dornier Pinotage 2007 (R77) 16.5 couldn't be more different; it is an elegant, sophisticated wine with sound ageing potential for eight to ten years. The deep ruby colour is layered and limpid; a touch of cedary oak seasons the quiet, dark berry fruit, reflective more of its pinot than its cinsaut parentage. A refreshing minerality lifts the rich savouriness, which flows unhindered to a lengthy finish thanks to the beautifully managed, polished tannins. Careful oaking, all French and 11% new for a year, does the correct job of enhancing the wine. We enjoyed it at a coolish 16-17ºC.
Also impressive is the Dornier Donatus White 2007 (R96) 16, a blend of chenin blanc and semillon (74/26). Each variety is barrel-fermented in a mix of new and used French oak and aged on the lees for a further seven months before blending and bottling. Like all quality blends, the varieties create an homongenous and interesting whole; a whiff of new oak vanilla is presently noticeable but should marry as the wine ages. Medium-bodied and refined with a fine, mineral core, it leaves the impression that greater dimension is there to unfold over the next four to five years. A worthy addition to the list of top white blends.
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| Alan Mullins on Dornier Wines and the Dornier Bodega Restaurant |
| 2009-02-20 |
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We were royally treated at Bodega yesterday. JC gave us a personal wine tasting despite being busy with the harvest and fighting fires on the farm. The wines were really good with the Donatus blend quite spectacular. I will certainly be promoting them. The restaurant exceeded any expectation. We really enjoyed the crispy calamari starters, my friend raved about the pork belly and I was in heaven when I discovered perlemoen on the menu. It was such a varied and stimulating menu that I cannot wait to go back. Friendlier service doesn't exist and the view from the stoep rounded off a perfect experience.
Thank you very much for setting up a wonderful visit to a special place.
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| Valentines Day at the Bodega |
| 2009-01-29 |
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Spoil your partner with an romantic dinner at the Bodega. Taste the best of our trademark dishes and stand the chance to win a bottle of Laurent Perrier Champagne. |
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| winecurrent.com: 4 Stars for Dornier Donatus 2004 |
| 2009-01-06 |
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Dornier ‘Donatus’ 2004
WO Stellenbosch $24.95 (606020)
(Previously reviewed in winecurrent) This red blend, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, was aged 18 months in new French oak. There are mixed spice, smoky oak and aromatic bitters aromas on the alluring nose. The flavours are expressive and concentrated with succulent dark cherry, cassis and hints of tar to the fore. It’s medium in weight and texture sporting ripe supple tannin and a lingering nicely balanced finish of sweet (14.5% alcohol) rich dark berry fruit flavours. (VH) |
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| Excellent Ratings for Dornier in Platter 2009 Edition |
| 2008-12-01 |
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Dornier Donatus Red and Dornier Donatus White score 4.5 stars, the complete Dornier Range 4 stars, the Cocoa Hill Red 3.5 stars in the new edition of the John Platter guide. |
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| Weinwelt: Top Architektur, top Weine |
| 2008-12-01 |
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Andre Domine schreibt ueber Architektur und Weine am Kap. Dornier ist ganz vorne mit dabei. |
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| Top ratings for Dornier wines at enobook.de |
| 2008-11-07 |
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Dr. E. Supp writes:
@@@ Dornier Wines.
Stellenbosch Chenin blanc Cocoa Hill 2008: grünstroh, feine, saubere Fruchtaromen in der Nase, am Gaumen saftig, fest, schöner, frischer Wein
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Stellenbosch Donatus white 2007: silbriges Grünstroh, etwas rauchige Bananenschale, am Gaumen recht saftig und fest strukturiert, guter Stoff
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Coastal Region The pirate of cocoa hill 2006: dichtes, gutes Rot, feine Kirschfrucht mit leicht zedriger Würze, gute Dichte, aber etwas wenig Saft und noch leichte Schärfe in den Tanninen
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Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2006: frisches, dichtes Rot, noch sehr verschlossen, aber mit sauberem, tiefem Duft und klassischer, eleganter Struktur, braucht noch Zeit
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Stellenbosch Donatus 2006: dunkles, schönes Rubin, tiefer, etwas zedriger Duft, viel Frucht und Extrakt am Gaumen, festes, noch junges Tannin, gutes Entwicklungspotenzial
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Stellenbosch Pinotage 2006: frisches, dichtes Rubinrot, süße Blaubeeren im Duft, saftig, rund, von festen Tanninen getragen, schön |
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| Brian Berkman: Dornier's New Chef |
| 2008-11-05 |
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The view of the mountains from Dornier wine estate on the Blaauwklippen, Stellenbosch road is achingly beautiful and I’m pleased to say the food matches perfectly.
I have always enjoyed what I’ve eaten at
Dornier’s Bodega restaurant but after feasting with new chef Naas Pienaar (whom I stupidly called Morne throughout the meal) the restaurant could be in line for culinary awards.
His emphasis is on sourcing farm-fresh ingredients and treating them respectfully with slow cooking that plays pied-piper with flavours drawing them out from the flesh’s deepest recesses.
The lamb shoulder, for example is cooked for many hours in a wood-fed oven that it offers up its own scents on a garlic magic carpet. The accompanying carrots and potatoes look and taste beautiful, still glistening from being cooked in duck fat. Madagascan pepper steak is a winner while catch of the day is dressed with vanilla and lime butter reduction.
Chef Naas, it seems, has affairs with ingredients. When we dined he’d added fresh porcini to many dishes. Unlike some restaurants where they work the same few ingredients into as many dishes as possible, here, buoyed by his culinary abundance, it reads as generous rather than money saving.
He has an impressive CV with Londolozi and three of Cape Town’s five star hotel kitchen’s listed. The proof as always is in the eating and at Bodega you can do so with pleasure and confidence.
Be sure to book first. I noticed at least five groups being turned away who arrived without reservations.
Bodega at Dornier. 021-880-0557
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| Rod Philips of Winepointer about the Dornier Donatus Red |
| 2008-10-22 |
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Dornier ‘Donatus’ Red 2004
WO Stellenbosch, South Africa $24.95 (606020)
A blend of 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Merlot, this is a spectacular, well-structured red that’s dense and rich in flavours and texture. Everything is tight-grained here, from the layered nuances in the flavour profile, through the taut texture, to the fine, ripe tannins. It’s a wine that’s authoritative, and it calls for dense, well-flavoured food, like grilled sirloin steak or red game meat. It’s just ready for drinking now, but you could well hold it a couple of years to give it a chance to open up. |
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| Dornier Cellar featured in Architecture and Urbanism, Japan |
| 2008-10-17 |
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The Dornier Cellar designed by Christoph Dornier is the only South African winery to featured in a+u special feature on Wine and Architecture. Other architects included are Calatrava, Foster, Ghery, Herzog Demeuron, Botta, etc. AU 08:10 457, p.45 |
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| Dornier with Top 2006 Stellenbosch Pinotage at IWSC |
| 2008-09-30 |
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IWSC Judges notes on the Dornier Piontage 2006: Deep dense core of inky purple colour. Nose shows excellent pinotage typicity, dark blue and black fruits, hints of tar and earth, with cedar wood overtones. The palate has a savory grip, fruits interlaced with a complex structure of spice and firm tannins, culminating in a long fruity and warm finish. www.iwsc.net |
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| Five Medals for Dornier at Mundus Vini |
| 2008-09-15 |
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MUNDUSvini Great International Wine Award has awarded the Dornier Donatus White 2007 a gold medal and silver medals for the Pinotage 06, the Merlot 05, the Cabernet Sauvignon 06 and the Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc 08.
The MUNDUSvini Great International Wine Award is meanwhile one of the most prestigious wine awards in the world. It is held annually in Neustadt an der Weinstraße in Germany. Over the course of two weeks, some 180 well-known international wine experts taste more than 4,000 wines from all over the world. |
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| Dornier Donatus 2004 in iafrica.com |
| 2008-09-12 |
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Winemaker, JC Steyn, has been given a free hand
to create his own expression in the wines he
produces under the three labels: The Donatus
being the flagship, then the Dornier range,
followed by the Cocoa Hill range — all offering
excellent quality.
The Dornier Donatus Cabernet Franc/Merlot 2004 shows an excellent dark plumy colour with delicate violet
and nutmeg aromas. The palate shows a silky expression of black cherry flavours with fine concentrated
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| Christoph Dornier dies in Switzerland at Age 69 |
| 2008-08-14 |
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Born into a family of engineers, Christoph Dornier new very early that he was different. Art was his first love and against the will of his father, he persisted and became a recognized artist.
But even within his chosen field he never followed the trends. He had his very own ways to see things and to paint them.
Christoph Dornier was often ahead of his time: he started a foundation for behavioral psychotherapy in Germany in the eighties that has had a deep impact on the treatments with its research and treatment concepts. He was also one of the founding partners of de Zalze Golf Estate in Stellenbosch that has become the prime residential location in the area.
His independent mind made him move to Stellenbosch in the turbulent nineties and start Dornier Wines as one of the very early foreign investors. He loved the mystical aspect to wine, its symbolism and beauty. For 14 years he worked on the vision, supported by his children.
Christoph Dornier had a life long passion for architecture and the landmark Dornier wine cellar is his legacy in this field.
The young generation has already taken over the business, supported by a strong team around winemaker JC Steyn. The unique approach to wine making, the style, the commitment to quality and commercial successes have propelled Dornier Wines into a serious contender for the top ranks in the industry.
His wish to see South Africa once more was not fullfilled.
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| Suedafrika Magazin: Cocoa Hill Rose |
| 2008-07-01 |
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Mittleres Himbeerrot, sehr frisch, floral, frische Erdbeeren, ein Hauch Stachebeere, saftig, pikante Saeure, kraftvoll, beachtliche Laenge. Wolfgang Fassbaender |
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| Live out Loud on Dornier |
| 2008-06-01 |
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| Grape: Dornier's line of beauty |
| 2008-05-09 |
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In tune with this quiet, catching-up-on-you aesthetic, there have not been too many wines since the first bottlings in 2002. Wines are sensibly kept back, and those under the full nomenclature (at the top-end, enigmatically-named Donatus) have proven to be sneakily smart. But these are no show-offs, despite a substantial number of accolades. Melvyn Minnaar www.grape.co.za/Views/080501dornier.htm |
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| Lazy Days at the Bodega |
| 2008-04-08 |
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It's a place where friends can chat, laugh and enjoy the drinks, the food and each other's company. The Citizen |
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| Dornier Bodega: A great spot for a tasty lunch |
| 2008-02-20 |
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| Next 48 Hours on the Dornier Bodega Restaurant |
| 2008-02-14 |
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'The Long and deep stoep is the perfect place to spend an afternoon.' Brian Berkman |
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| Eat Out: Modern Farm Cuisine |
| 2008-01-01 |
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One of the funkiest restaurants in the winelands. |
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| Cape Argus, Cocoa Hill Rose 2007 |
| 2007-12-13 |
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Packed with crisp berry flavours with a ice clean acid balance. David Biggs |
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| Dornier Wines in Capital.de |
| 2007-12-07 |
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Ein weiterer klingender Name hat in Stellenbosch Wurzeln geschlagen: Raphael Dornier, ein Enkel des genialen Flugzeugkonstrukteurs, gelingen zusammen mit seinem Kellermeister JC Steyn immer bessere Tropfen. Allen voran macht der Flagship-Wein Donatus, eine Selektion aus besten Lagen, große Karriere. Spektakulär ist auch die Architektur mit dem geschwungenen Dach. Stilisiert ist sie auf jedem Etikett wiederzufinden. Dorniers Vater, der Künstler Christoph Dornier, hat als Eigentümer den seit 2003 in Betrieb gegangenen Keller designet. 160 000 Flaschen wurden in diesem Jahr abgefüllt, 2008 sollen es schon doppelt so viele sein, sagt der studierte Betriebswirt. |
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| Bodega is Graham Howe's Choice |
| 2007-12-05 |
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The Dornier Bodega is one of the best new restaurants in the Winelands (wine.co.za)
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| Cocoa Hill and Bodega in the News |
| 2007-12-01 |
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An elegant, well-balanced wine with appealing roast coffee and sweet fruit aromas. On the lively palate delicious cherry and clove are supported by spicy oak and cigar box. American Express Wine Cellar |
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| Eat Out: Charm and Sophistication in the Winelands |
| 2007-11-16 |
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The Winelands is another gourmet establishment richer with the
opening of the Bodega, on Dornier Estate.
Situated a ten-minute drive from Stellenbosch, the restaurant
aims to combine "old world charm and antiquity with New World
sophistication". With a daily varying menu, chef Tullishe Le Roux
will place her focus on locally produced ingredients, carefully paired
with wines from the Dornier estate.
As Raphael Dornier explaines, "The Bodega philosophy is the same
as in the winery: For great end products, you need first class
ingredients, creativity and a drive for perfectionism."
The menu includes a selection of free-range meats, home-made
pastas, Alsatian style Flammekueche, and a tasting menu designed
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| Taste Magazine interviews Bodega's Head Chef Tullishe Le Roux |
| 2007-11-01 |
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| Dornier Bodega Restaurant featured in Glamour Magazine |
| 2007-11-01 |
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| The South African: Dornier Wines and Bodega Restaurant |
| 2007-11-01 |
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Tullishe Le Roux is Head Chef at the Bodgea, an exciting new restaurant at Dornier Winery in Stellenbosch. After spending two years working under Marco Pierre White in London, she is back in the Cape creating her own style of contemporary farm cuisine. Writes Graham Howe |
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| Dornier Bodega Restaurant featured in iafrica |
| 2007-10-31 |
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On our arrival, I was delighted when offered a wine tasting before entering the restaurant. We soon made friends with the wine tender, who was also from Somerset West, and we felt relaxed instantly. |
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| Bodega Restaurant Featured in Sarie Magazine |
| 2007-10-24 |
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| Bodega Restaurant Featured in Food & Home Magazine |
| 2007-10-24 |
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| Michael Olivier: Bodega's Perfect Match |
| 2007-10-17 |
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I was out at the Dornier Winery to christen their new
Bodega Restaurant – the chef of which is Tullishe le Roux
a bright young chef who worked for me soon after coming
out of chefs school about 12 years ago. Tullishe one
might ask? Her father was a fan of the rock group Jethro
Tull!
It also gave me a chance to taste the latest releases from
Dornier and to revisit some old friends. |
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| Eikestad Nuus: Tradisie duidelik by Dornier |
| 2007-10-12 |
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| Annette Kessler features Dornier Bodega |
| 2007-10-04 |
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The Dornier Bodega restaurant, warm, colourful and rustic is a ten minutes drive from Stellenbosch. Enjoy dramatic mountain views from the spreading veranda. Chef Tullishe Le Roux has achieved a happy marriage; simple delicious dishes combine with the excellent wines produced at Dornier. Tullishe draws from free-range meats, uses freshly made pasta and has a deft hand with delectable Alsatian style Flammekueche. Winemaker JC Steyn's delightful wines are perfect to celebrate long summer days. The wine list at Bodega has a clear focus on the Blaauklippen Valley and includes the best examples of the neighbouring farms. www.showcook.co.za |
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| The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Red 2005: 4* Wine Magazine |
| 2007-10-01 |
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Attractive herbal note with plum fruit and spice. Palate is medium bodied with red fruit. Finishes dry. Great Value. 4* |
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| 'n Verskeidenheid van die beste wynsoorte op die rak |
| 2007-09-13 |
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| Bodega Restaurant: The perfect match |
| 2007-09-09 |
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Wine columnist Michael Olivier maintains that you can't change what's in the bottle so you need to match the food to the wine and that's what he experienced at Dornier Bodega Restaurant. |
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| Golf & Wein: Das Dornier Bodega Restaurant |
| 2007-09-07 |
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Kombination von edlen Weinen mit lukullischen Genüssen in legerem und buntem Ambiente. |
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| Portrait de Dornier dans Vins et Vingnobles |
| 2007-08-30 |
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Freddie Grimwood raconte de sa visite au domaine Dornier. Une cave qui vaut le détour non selon pour la beauté de l’environnement mais également pour les vins et les prix au domaine… |
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| Bodega Restaurant - Falling in Love with Food |
| 2007-08-23 |
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The restaurant is set to provide visitors with a food and wine experience as breathtaking as the surrounding Cape Winelands. |
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| Dornier Bodega Restaurant Now Open |
| 2007-08-08 |
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FARM CUISINE - INSPIRED BY FRESH INGREDIENTS AND FINE WINES
In the ragged folds of the Stellenbosch Mountain - between fynbos-clad hills and manicured vines – lies a new culinary destination beckoning both food and wine aficionados and gastronauts.
Housed in the pastoral allure of a historic barn, the Dornier Bodega pursues the perfect marriage between modern food preparation and classic elegance that has come to be expected from Dornier Wines.
Guests are invited to elevate their senses in a relaxed environment, and indulge in a Dornier dominated wine list that accentuates the locally-sourced fresh ingredients of the Bodega’s daily changing menu.
Open daily 10H00 – 17H00 (1 May until 30 September closed Monday and Tuesday) |
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| Coup de coeur - Dornier Cocoa Hill |
| 2007-07-12 |
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Montreal - Se
présentant dans une robe pourpre presque opaque et s'exprimant
avec un nez très aromatique et complexe, évoquant le cacao, la
vanille, les mûres, la cerise, la réglisse, les épices et le tabac, il se
distingue avec une grande persistance des flaveurs. La bouche est
pleine, savoureuse, dense et bien structurée, et l'équilibre entre la
matière, l'acidité et l'alcool est bien réussi. La finale est sur les
épices et la fumée. Un vin à découvrir! |
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| Dagens Nyheter: Cocoa Hill Red is Great Value |
| 2007-05-23 |
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The biggest Swedish newspaper selects Cocoa Hill as one of the top picks in the Systembolaget Order List. |
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| Dornier Donatus Red wins Silver in Brussels |
| 2007-05-12 |
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Now in its 13th year, Concours Mondial attracts over 6000 wines & spirits from over 5 continents. The Dornier Donatus Red 2004 was awarded with a Silver medal this year. |
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| Dornier becomes member of the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative |
| 2007-01-21 |
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The BWI is a pioneering partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector. The goals are to minimise the further loss of threatened natural habitat, and to contribute to sustainable wine production, through the adoption of biodiversity guidelines by the South African wine industry.
One of the strategies of the BWI is to identify and enlist interested producers as members or champions of the initiative, who will implement the biodiversity guidelines, conserve critical ecosystems and incorporate a biodiversity story into their winery experience. |
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| Berliner Weinfuehrer 2007: Excellent results for Dornier Wines |
| 2007-01-11 |
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Dornier Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2002 (excellent); Dornier Merlot 2003 (very good); Cocoa Hill Red (very good); Dornier Donatus 2002 (very good) |
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| Wine Magazine presents Dornier’s new Cocoa Hill range |
| 2007-01-01 |
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‘Fans of Johnny Depp’s big screen smash hit movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, are sure to enjoy the playful new wine label from Dornier Wines in Stellenbosch. The cheeky Cocoa Hill range harks back to the colourful antics of these swashbuckling characters and the heady times they lived and pillaged in… The Cocoa Hill Red 2004 is a Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot blend (and was rated 3 stars in WINE’s Best Value Wine Guide 2007), the Cocoa Hill white 2006 is a Chenin Blanc while a Rosé is also in the pipeline.’ |
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| teNeues Book on Winery Design features Dornier Wines |
| 2006-12-27 |
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Dornier Stellenbosch is one of 30 wineries world wide featured in the new teNeues Book Winery Design. The main theme is the renaissance of wine culture in recent years and how top international wineries are marketing their extraodinary estate buildings and wine cellars, designed by star architects such as Santiago Calatrava, Steven Holl, Glenn Murcutt, Zaha Hadid, Frank O. Gehry und Norman Foster, Herzog & deMeuron, or Mario Botta. ISBN-10: 3-8327-9106-X |
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| Built Magazine on Dornier: Blending Wine - Mixing Paint |
| 2006-12-12 |
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| Selection Magazin: Dornier Donatus with top rating |
| 2006-12-12 |
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Dornier Donatus 2002 was one of only 12 South African red wines awarded with 4 stars at a tasting arranged by the Selection Magazin. List in German. |
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| Dornier Wines launches new Cocoa Hill range |
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South Africa, Stellenbosch, Summer 2006 / 2007; In a time of seafaring and spice, pirates played in Table Bay...If you'll believe it!
A certain Long Ben presented us with abundant inspiration in the creation of the Cocoa Hill wines, two playful and fun-filled new additions to Stellenbosch producer Dornier Wines' acclaimed range.
The Pirate
The Cape at the time of its Dutch occupation was a fascinating place. The era evokes images of a wild and uncharted continent; mysterious indigenous peoples; ivory sails fluttering above burly wooden ships; and the rich, exotic colours and textures of the treasures of the East - demand for the latter in the West, the very reason for the Cape of Good Hope's existence. This was the world of Long Ben and his gang of erstwhile brutes.
Long Ben was a feared English pirate who pillaged ships along the Spice Route and around the Cape at the time of its Dutch occupation, archives dating from the seventeenth century indicate. Following a long line of offences, he eventually had to flee the authorities or face prosecution and ingeniously assumed a new identity under the guise of winegrowing in the Stellenbosch region.
Long Ben's grapes grew in deep, dark soils on a hilltop in the Blaauwklippen area - home to Dornier Wines today - which he named Cocoa Hill and was seen peering out to the seas from often& longing for the ocean and his old ways, it is said. |
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| Dornier Wines: Traum zwischen zwei Welten |
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Wie sein Vater Christoph, so ist auch Raphael Dornier ein Pendler zwischen den Welten, wie sein Vater Christoph, so ist auch Raphael
Dornier ein Pendler zwischen den Welten. SELECTION MAGAZIN |
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| Dornier featured in top wine architecture publication |
| 2006-08-01 |
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The Dornier wine cellar is the only South African cellar included in the distinguished wine architecture book Wineries II by Antonio Corcurea. |
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| BMW's new 6 series at Dornier Wines in Stellenbosch |
| 2006-07-31 |
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For its press campaign the new BMW 6 series convertible was portraied at the Dornier Wine cellar in Stellenbosch. |
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| American Express Platinum Fine Dining Awards |
| 2006-07-21 |
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Exclusive and unique Event at Dornier Wines, Stellenobsch. Eikestadnuus |
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| Wine Library features Dornier Donatus White |
| 2006-06-07 |
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Watch as Gary Vaynerchuck tastes an up and coming South African white: wine.http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/06/07/episode-49-today-gary-goes-to-south-africa/ |
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| Dornier Pinotage Ranks Top in Wine Magazine |
| 2006-05-15 |
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Dornier Pinotage 2004 ****. Nose shows dark fruit, vanilla and some herbal notes. Palate is full bodied and rounded with juicy fruit and fine elegant tannins. Long, dry finish. |
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| Four Stars for Dornier Donatus White in Vines (Canada) |
| 2006-05-01 |
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This exciting blend of Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc thrives with its aromatic, honeyed, peachy character. Delicious peach and apricot fruit flavours precede a long elegant finish. This delivers terrific quality for the price. |
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| Dan Nicholl: An artist's impression |
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As an artist, Cristoph Dornier will have worked in a number of different mediums; whether the Swiss artist ever envisioned himself creating a work of art out of a wine cellar is unlikely. But that’s exactly what he has done, and a visit to the Dornier estate in Stellenbosch offers one of the more visually arresting cellars on the South African wine route. www.iafrica.com |
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| Business Day: Dornier - Alchemy of Wine |
| 2006-03-09 |
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IF HE were able, says Christoph Dornier,
he would write what he paints. Since he
believes he cannot convincingly express
himself with words, Dornier’s surrealistic
stories — labyrinths of dreams, riddles,
mythology, secrets and symbols — are
captured, in unfettered colour and
imagery, on canvas.
Dornier is intrigued by metamorphosis. A
large painting of a female torso with the head
of Zeus transforming into a two-headed swan
overlooks the tasting room at the winery. “The
thought that a plant can become a human being
and vice versa, a face can become a fire, or
a female body, an instrument, is an attractive
thought to me. With a paint stroke, an abstract
work can suddenly produce an animal. Out of
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| Dornier Wines Profile in One Small Seed |
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Combining elegant wines and award-winning architecture, Dornier Wine Estate creatively fuses the opposites of change and stasis, seriousness and
pleasure, complexity and simplicity. By Mia Russell
Nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch Valley and surrounded by lush green mountains, lies the elegant Dornier Wine Estate. Claiming both local and fast-growing international fame for their wines, Dornier is also an architectural gem and in an industry where competition is rife and differences often indistinguishable, the distinct quality and unconventional style of Dornier Wine Estate, sets it apart and places it a cut above the rest. |
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| Jaguar XK8 seen at Dornier Wines in Stellenbosch |
| 2006-02-01 |
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| Dornier Wines wins award for best architecture |
| 2006-01-24 |
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Top-end wine producer, Dornier Wines, has been selected by the Great Wine Capitals Global
Network as one of five wine estates worldwide to win a National Award for architecture in
their Best of Wine Tourism Awards for 2005.
This year’s contest attracted a large pool of entrants from world-famous wine regions
throughout the world, including many from Italy, France and Spain. Awards were issued to
particularly distinctive wineries that demonstrated exceptional capability to cater for, and
welcome, visitors and tourists.
A masterful fusion of art with architecture, it was Dornier’s 500-ton winery that attracted the
selector’s attention. Mimicking the vision of owner Christoph Dornier - a vision that was
realised by architect Johan Malherbe - the winery was completed in late 2003 and now offers
a new attraction to visitors to the Winelands.
Aesthetically, the winery boasts a New York loft-style feel. Operationally, it’s a masterpiece
that’s seen it described as ‘one of the best wineries in South Africa because of its simplicity.’
The sweeping, curved roof reflects the profile of surrounding mountains to blend with the
environment. Glassy water from an expansive pond mirrors the roofline and serves to cool
the maturation cellar beneath. Industrial materials such as glass, stainless steel, anodised
aluminium and wood predominate to give a pared-down, industrial-chic feel. Inside, an
administration area flows effortlessly to cellar, maturation cellar and visitors tasting room
that couples as a lookout post to the surrounding forest, vineyards, fynbos and mountains.
Enormous glass windows flanking the central plaza adjacent to the tasting area allow for
non-intrusive transparency into the winemaking process. Here, stainless steel fermentation
tanks are suspended and walkways have been widened to prevent a cramped working
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| Dornier Celebrrated for tis Contribution to Wine Tourism |
| 2005-02-25 |
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| Die Burger: Kelder Kry Internasionale Toekenning vir Argitektuur |
| 2005-02-22 |
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Kelder Kry Internasionale Toekenning vir Argitektuur |
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| Cape Times: Winery Wins Architecture Award |
| 2005-02-22 |
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Winery Wins Architecture Award |
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| Dornier Donatus White one of the best Wines of the World |
| 2004-12-31 |
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The Dornier Donatus White 2003 has been selected as one of the best 250 wines of the world by renowned wine writer Matthew Jukes (UK). In his book The Wine List he states:
'This is one of the cleverest white wines I have ever tasted.' |
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| ie Magazine: Wine by Design |
| 2004-10-01 |
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A remarkable new wine cellar in the heart of Stellenbosch adds a touch of European flair to the rolling beauty of the Cape Winelands. Jaco Wolmarans |
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| Dornier Wines. Beauty in Surroundings, beauty in blends |
| 2004-04-01 |
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