This memorable trip, brilliantly organized by Bruno Prats and Hans Astrom, enabled members to discover some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, accompanied by exceptional visits and meals.
Wineries visited included Klein Constantia in Constantia, Mullineux and Leeu in Franschhoek, with a remarkable tasting of wines from Swartland, Hamilton Russell and Newton Johnson near Hermanus, Boekenhoutskloof in Franschhoek, Anwilka in Stellenbosch, and an unforgettable tasting with the renowned Ken Forrester.
In addition to the wine tours, sightseeing excursions were organized to Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula and a penguin colony, adding to the richness of the stay.
KLEIN CONSTANTIA – Home by Hans Astrom
MULLINEUX & LEEU – Welcome by Chris and Andrea Mullineux
DE MORGENZON – Welcome by Wendy Appelbaum
HAMILTON RUSSEL Vineyards – Home by Anthony Hamilton Russel
NEWTON JOHNSON – Home by Bevan & Gordon Newton Johnson
BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF WINERY – Welcome by Marc Kent
DE TOREN – Welcome by Albie Koch and Emil Den Dulk
Visit the Cape Peninsula
BACKSBERG Wine Estate – Home by Simon Back
ANWILKA Vineyards – Home by Hans Astrom
KEN FORRESTER Vineyards – Home by Ken Forrester
Trip report by Christopher Cannan
AIV South Africa Travel Report 2017
Pilanesberg videos by Raoul Cruchon