Stormhoek braai, Update post

Just a quick one to point you to a few posts that have been writing about Stormhoek and the big love braai recently.

• Dave Duarte: Stormhoek Humanizes Wine.
• Gerry : Stromy Blogger’s Braai, and he also has a great collection of pics here.
• Stii: Tattoos and Chocolates.
• Glen and Bridgitte: ZA Show #090 (great SA podcast and will have more on the braai next week too!)
• Shaun Dewberry: Don't Cry For Non-Stormhoek Growers. I Won't.

I'd just like to say a big thanks to all the guys and girls above for the support, we aim to please and I look forward to plying you with wine when we next meet.

On another note if your in South Africa (and some select places in the UK), please go pick up the latest (April) issue of Wine magazine. They have written a great 4 page article on Stormhoek and the layout is even the same as our blog!. I am trying to get a copy to post on www.stormhoek.com so will update you soon if your unable to get the magazine.

Till next time,

Cheers,

Chris

Stormhoek bloggers Love braai

Last night saw in the first Stormhoek Bloggers Braai. The event was held at Stormhoek HQ just outside Wellington. This provided the first chance for a select few of our fab fans to have a look around the vineyard, try some new wines, eat some tasty food, and receive some exclusive gifts to help spread the Stormhoek big love!

Above are just a few quick pics from the Braai, notice the sexy Lady's "High class hoeker" tops!

The evening started off with a guided walk around the farm by Stormhoek's main man Graham Knox. As night was setting in fast, the moon had to provide much of the lighting for the tour and at one stage Gerry (who road tripped from the Garden route) almost got lost from the main crowd while examining some of our vines, luckily he was found after a few loud calls for help.

Next the select few got a chance to taste some of our new wines (no spitting at this tasting, all swallowed!!) and then received a limited edition bottle of Stormhoek Champagne and some very stylish tops for their hard work drinking.

Speeches from the fab Catherine and Alistair from our UK brethren as well as the main man Sir Graham Knox, followed the hand outs, telling us a little more about the Stormhoek phenomenon and our philosophy.

Food followed, and I must say I'm still in shock that they trusted the Braai to me, an Englishman, however I am pleased to tell you that as yet I have had no calls of complaint!

Drinks and chatting carried on well after midnight and it was great to be able to talk to so many fantastic people such as Glen and Bridgitte from the ZA show, Lara , Stephanie, Dave and the night time wanderer Gerry!

Will keep you posted for links and pics from other attendees and I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who made it.

All in all a great night and definitely one I wont forget.

Cheers,

Chris

Big Love Stormhoek wine farm trip

Its official, the time and date for one of this years most exciting South African events has been finalised!!. Yes that's right, the bloggers Stormhoek wine farm trip.
The event will take place on Friday the 23rd of March from 6pm onwards at the Stormhoek wine birthing farm just outside Wellington. We have been making sure this will be a evening you wont forget, The following are just some of the incredible attractions we have in store for you so be sure to bring a camera.

• Exclusive limited edition Stormhoek bottles of Champagne made just for you, complete with one of the fab Hugh McLeod's cartoon labels.
• The first tasting of our new 2007 Pino Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and rose
• Limited edition Wine farm tour T-shirts (we even have made sexy ones just for the ladies :)
• Gourmet caterer serving food and snacks
• Exclusive Guided tour of the farm from the incredible one and only wine and marketing guru Graham Knox
• Talks from the Stormhoek crew including guest appearances from some of the UK gang
• A roof over your head is guaranteed if you accidentaly happen to consume too much wine !

We have limited the event to 25 people so make sure you book fast by signing up on the Wiki by clicking here, or if your feeling lazy feel free to give me a call on 082 775 4022 or email me at chrisraw@gmail.com and I will add you on the list myself.

Directions have been listed on the Wiki and if you have any problems the number to call will be 021 864 3155 as mobile reception is very limited at the farm. If your coming from Cape Town the journey should take you approx 1 hour, If anyone wants to share a ride I suggest you either use the comments section for this post or just use the Wiki.

Be sure to sign up fast and all of us at Stormhoek look forward to showing you a whale of a good time. Cheers, Chris x