Visit to Alto

Faan · #1 25-01-2010

On Saturday we visited Alto near Stellenbosch.

The tasting area is nice and the lady who assisted us was very friendly and helpful.

We tasted their three wines, i.e Rouge 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 and Shiraz 2005 and I also had a taste of their Alto Port 2006. The three red wines were very nice and my own taste would be for the Rouge 2007, but a bit expensive for us. A wine I would not mind having in my collection.

It was interesting to me that they produce the port from the Shiraz grapes. My wife does not like the sweetness of the wine, but a wine I would for sure sip in bed during winter.

The farm has a very nice view and easy to see Table Mountain from there.

My own impression is that they do not do enough to create a warm atmosphere. The buildings and garden lean themselves to more. It is not a matter of being negative but I have seen places where more is done. Other people might have a different opinion.

Wit Haai · #2 25-01-2010

Hi Faan

I recently discovered a bottle of Alto Rouge (2000 I think). It was a corporate gift celebrating the new Millenium. Being branded it didn't look too impressive.
But your comment made me look at it with different eyes.

Maybe I should eye it with more respect

before I consume it soon!

Jacques · #3 07-06-2010

For anyone traveling up the R62 on your way to Oudtshoorn-when u are in town drive out on the Cango Route (www.cangoroute.co.za) and see the diversity of tourist attractions.

Visit us at Karusa Vineyards -half way between Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves- come taste the first MCC'S from the Klein Karoo region and our Mediterranean influenced wines...and savour a light bite at our Karoo Tapas-fresh bread , cold meats and cheeses.remember:
THINK KAROO & DRINK KARUSA!!!
www.karusa.co.za

Groentjie · #4 09-06-2010

I visited the Cango caves in December! What a pity I missed your winery!

mikefaraone · #5 29-07-2010

Just visited their website , they seem to be huge on port. and yes as you said port from shiraz is really amusing but in south africa they have to do the best with what they have. since south africa does not have same weather or soil as portugal.