Amazing Race 2010
On a cold wet rainy day here in the Winelands the Helderberg Wine Route hosted an Amazing Race. No it’s not the big TV program but an introduction to some of the wine cultures here in the Winelands.
Croydon Vineyard Estate is member of the very popular Helderberg Wine Route and as part of the event the visitors had to learn how to prune vines. Each team had to try and prune as many vines as possible and the team with the highest nr pruned is the winner of this leg. Each team had to complete 4 tasks that range from counting barrels, spotting a duck with number around his leg and the list goes on. Yes it was cold with rain but looking at the teams they were clearly having fun.
First a short introduction to the Estate and wines on offer. Then off to the vineyards for the pruning and then back to warmth with some more wine and a snack for the road. Each team had to rate the wines on offer. Also the idea of understanding what a vine needs to go through to end up producing top class wines. The message from teams were very positive and what a great day out. True winter with good wine. Something that we are proud to present to visitors and homeowners.
Seeff Properties, being the on-site agents with resident agents was part of this event welcoming teams and answer questions on the Estate in terms of sales and activity. But the main aim was having fun and tasting some good wine. The winning team on this leg was Aluscha Kitche with 36 vines in 10min. The average worker will prune about 250 per day on his own. The conclusion: it’s a lot harder than what we think but great outdoor event.
If you would like to get more info on the Estate you can go to the blog at http://www.croydonvineyard.blogspot.com/ or you can email the Resident Seeff Agent at Gerhard@seeff.com or phone us on 076 590 7758
Compiled by Gerhard van Deventer (Seeff Properties)
On a cold wet rainy day here in the Winelands the Helderberg Wine Route hosted an Amazing Race. No it’s not the big TV program but an introduction to some of the wine cultures here in the Winelands.
Croydon Vineyard Estate is member of the very popular Helderberg Wine Route and as part of the event the visitors had to learn how to prune vines. Each team had to try and prune as many vines as possible and the team with the highest nr pruned is the winner of this leg. Each team had to complete 4 tasks that range from counting barrels, spotting a duck with number around his leg and the list goes on. Yes it was cold with rain but looking at the teams they were clearly having fun.
First a short introduction to the Estate and wines on offer. Then off to the vineyards for the pruning and then back to warmth with some more wine and a snack for the road. Each team had to rate the wines on offer. Also the idea of understanding what a vine needs to go through to end up producing top class wines. The message from teams were very positive and what a great day out. True winter with good wine. Something that we are proud to present to visitors and homeowners.
Seeff Properties, being the on-site agents with resident agents was part of this event welcoming teams and answer questions on the Estate in terms of sales and activity. But the main aim was having fun and tasting some good wine. The winning team on this leg was Aluscha Kitche with 36 vines in 10min. The average worker will prune about 250 per day on his own. The conclusion: it’s a lot harder than what we think but great outdoor event.
If you would like to get more info on the Estate you can go to the blog at http://www.croydonvineyard.blogspot.com/ or you can email the Resident Seeff Agent at Gerhard@seeff.com or phone us on 076 590 7758
Compiled by Gerhard van Deventer (Seeff Properties)
