About The Winelands welcomes Emma Bruwer, winemaker at Le Lude Estate which is situated in Franschhoek, South Africa. Emma has worked harvests as winery assistant and intern, both in South Africa and overseas, before settling into her position at Le Lude in 2017. Listen to the chat below:-
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About Emma Bruwer
Emma grew up on a wine farm in Robertson and always knew it was something she wanted to pursue. She loves being outside, so farm life comes naturally. Apart from being a passionate winemaker, Emma is also an avid horse rider. She holds a BSc in Winemaking from the University of Stellenbosch which really drilled in the facets of winemaking – a complex and beautiful blend of chemistry, geology, oenology and viticulture.
LE LUDE, Unforgettable Cap Classique
About Le Lude
The Le Lude estate is situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley of South Africa’s Western Cape and crafts naturally bottle-fermented sparkling wines, known as Cap Classique.
Here the Barrow family have made their home, writing a new chapter in a premier wine region where French Huguenots, fleeing persecution for their religious beliefs, landed in the Cape and began making wines in Franschhoek as far back as 1693.
Pioneering
Le Lude is the first cellar to produce an Agrafe® (Tirage Liège) Cap Classique paving the way for a sector of the South African wine industry on the road to greatness”
To achieve this, a natural cork was used to seal the bottle instead of the more widely-used steel crown-cap.
Terroir and Cultivars
Le Lude’s range of Cap Classique wines are only made from the three classic grape cultivars known to produce the world’s most exclusive bottle-fermented MCC, namely Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
In the making of our wines, the origins of the various grapes’ terroir is used as the starting point with which to direct the extensive winemaking process, and it is terroir that determines the true quality of the final product.
Visit Le Lude
The Le Lude tasting room is tasteful and stylish as is the range of Le Lude Cap Classique wines. Enhance the experience with a well-presented Canapé, Morning and Afternoon Tea menu.
Orangerie Restaurant
The food is fantastic, the wine excellent and the service even better. Chef Nicolene provides an exciting and sumptuous a la carte menu to suit all tastes.
The Orangerie is the perfect place to spoil yourself and entertain friends. BOOK HERE
Stay at Lily Pond House
Experience the Cape Winelands Hospitality with accommodation in
a comfortable private house. BOOK HERE
Save South African Wines
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