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Alvi's Drift, Company
Alfalfa is a 7,000ha property owned by the van der Merwe family with 410 ha dedicated to 19 grape varieties. Chenin Blanc and Pinotage are specialities.
The farm is in the Breede River Valley, near Worcester, WC, South Africa. Alvi's Drift winery takes its name from of the low water bridge crossing the Breede River on Alfalfa.
Built by Albertus Viljoen(Alvi) van der Merwe(the 1st) in 1928 to allow access to the family property, the drift became known locally as Alvi's Drift.
From humble beginnings, the property and cellar were built up substantially over time by Alvi'sson Bertie. Latterly the running was taken over by Bertie’ssons Alviand Johan who have continued to grow the business built up by their father.
Alfalfa has extensive and diverse business interests, including a dairy with cheese making facility managed by Johan. The success of the dairy lead to the creation of the Alvi’sDrift brand as a vehicle to market the family's wine production.
Alvimanages the vineyards, citrus, stone fruit, fodder and of course, the winery. It was a natural progression to produce wine under the brand Alvi'sDrift.
The winemaking team of Alvivan der Merwe and Henk Swart bottled the maiden vintage of Alvi'sDrift in 2004. Linley Schultz joined the team in late 2009 and together they manage the farm's 6,000 tonne winery.
The property includes a game reserve with eland, springbok, ostriches and gemsbok among others.
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The 2007 Alvi's Drift white muscadel is an outstanding example of a rich, ripe
and luscious fortified dessert wine. The wine has a lovely golden colour
reflecting the ripeness of the grapes used in its production. The nose is filled
with complex aromas of dried fruits, muscat grapes and...
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Alvi's Drift cabernet sauvignon has a lovely medium dark colour with a
garnet hue. The nose starts with a hint of Christmas cake and is followed
up with nutty oak with integrated vanilla, chocolate and blackberry fruit
characters. The palate is full with balanced tannins which give the wine a...
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Lustfully luscious, seductively sweet and whimsically white!
Naughty Girl is a sweet sparkling white guaranteed to
pleasure the palate and effervescence your senses. If you love
the party and are just a little bit naughty, this is the wine for you!
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The wine has an attractive pale straw colour. The wine is light and fruity
with aromas of grenadilla and asparagus. The palate is nicely balanced
with a full body with a fresh zingy finish. Great for seafood or as an
aperitif.
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It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage.
This classic cape blend is full of ripe blackberries, mulberries and
plums, integrated with vanilla and cashew nut characters through
careful oak maturation. A perfect partner for red meat, game, duck
and mature cheeses. This wine will...
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It is a blend of Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay.
The 2010 Alvi's Drift AD CVC has a lovely pale lemon/straw color. The
nose showed lifted peach and apricot characters. A lovely blend of
roasted nuts with a hint of butterscotch and ripe melons. The palate is
balanced to perfection...
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The Alvi's Drift shiraz has a medium colour with an attractive garnet hue.
The wine is elegant and nicely balanced. The aromas on the nose are a
subtle blend of white pepper and red berries with a hint of vanilla and
chocolate. The flavours are well integrated with nutty oak characters. The...
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Alvi's Drift pinotage has been a speciality of the cellar since it was first
bottled in 2006. The wine has a strong, medium dark colour with a garnet
hue. The bouquet and palate are filled with juicy, ripe berry characters with
mulberry and blackberry dominating. The tannin structure is well...
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Light straw in colour, the chenin blanc is full bodied yet elegant. The wine
is very viscous, giving it a wonderful mouthfeel and texture. The acid is
well integrated and balanced resulting in a palate that shows great length
and fullness for an unwooded wine. Primary fruit flavours of...
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