This historic estate in South Africa’s Elgin Valley is more than just a winery. Founded in 1898 the farm is still family run and takes its name from the founders’ love of oak trees, 4,000 of which are still planted on the estate today.
Among the vines are apple and pear orchards, greenhouses packed with fresh cut flowers, cattle, free range acorn fed pigs and 30km of mountain biking trails. Forty-eight hectares of vineyards are planted predominately with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay the last of which won regional trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards last year.
This evening will be hosted by Brad from Oak valley
Reception
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Oak Valley Pinot Noir 2015
Dinner
Wild rabbit rillettes. Pear chutney, toasted sour dough
Oak Valley Chardonnay 2014 - 92 points (Decanter)
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Roast hunch of wild highland venison, poached quince, braised white beans, port jus & parkin crumb
Oak Valley Shiraz 2014, Oak Valley Merlot Cabernet 2010
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Iced cranachan parfait, raspberry gel & honey
Oak Valley Riesling 2015