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WINES • TERROIR RESTAURANT • KLEINE ZALZE LODGE

OUR ROOTS & HISTORY OUR LOCATION

Situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, the

family-owned Kleine Zalze winery has a

winemaking tradition dating back to 1695.

Historically, winemaking took place on a small

scale, so when Kobus Basson and his family

purchased the property in 1996, he ensured that its

soils were scientifically evaluated and replanted

according to the specific terroir characteristics

and potential. Continuous investment over the

last 15 years has seen the winery evolve into one of

the most awarded in Stellenbosch in recent years.

The small and dedicated wine making team is led

by Chief Winemaker, Johan Joubert who has

developed the wine making philosophy now

synonymous with Kleine Zalze; Clean, fresh

flavours, subtle fruit expression, where restraint

and elegance are preferred.

Relationships are understood and respected as

the most important source of long term success as

the input of all stakeholders is vital in evolving

wine styles to meet different market conditions.

Being family owned and having started from

humble beginnings, Kleine Zalze has remained

true to its core values. They filter through all

aspects of the operations and shape all decisions

pertaining to the way we do business:

Sense of family

Personal involvement, hands-on approach

Integrity and respect

Quality over quantity

Passion and pride for what we do

Rooted in and committed to Stellenbosch

and South Africa

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StellenboschCape Town

Somerset West

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Villiersdorp

Cape Point

False Bay

Kleine Zalze

Kleine Zalze is situated just three kilometers

outside of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Located

on a variety of slopes, soils and aspects, the

vineyards that bear the fruit for the Kleine Zalze

range of wines are exposed to fresh ocean

breezes from the coast, which lies a mere 15

kilometers away. This cool climate yields

delicate flavours whilst at the same time

providing optimal growing and ripening

conditions to our fruit.

We also work with a number of selected growers

in the surrounding areas who adhere to our

exacting standards of vineyard management.

Kleine Zalze consciously addresses the fact that it

does not operate in isolation. The insight that success

is a function of responsible handling of all resources

filters through our entire business. Since its inception

in 1996, Kleine Zalze has grown from 7 to more than

100 permanent employees across the three entities

(wines, restaurant and lodge).

From a human resource perspective, Kleine Zalze

supports staff from previously disadvantaged

backgrounds by paying the school fees of their

children. The company furthermore assists with the

provision of housing and transport. Strong focus is

placed on training of junior staff, where their

potential and areas of interest is evaluated and

identified, so that they can attend applicable courses.

A conscious decision was also made against the

introduction of mechanical harvesting equipment

and the moving of bottling operations overseas to

avoid the loss of jobs at Kleine Zalze.

From an environmental perspective, the development

of Kleine Zalze and the adjoining De Zalze Golf

Estate were subject to the condition that the value of

land would have to be enhanced. This condition was

turned into reality through Kleine Zalze’s

undertaking of turning previously undeveloped soils

into productive agricultural land. Intensive soil

preparation preceded the planting of new vineyards,

which today yield high quality inputs into Kleine

Zalze’s wines.

Also as part of the development, a “green trust” was formed in conjunction with De Zalze Golf Estate, which

involves environmental programmes on the two properties. Kleine Zalze complies to the internationally

recognised Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) scheme. The scheme certifies that our grapes and wine are

produced according to environmentally sustainable production methods. Compliance with the IPW guidelines

assures the buyer and consumer that the production process was environmentally sustainable and that the

minimum food safety requirements have been met. Kleine Zalze also actively supports local charities and

organisations that are involved in community upliftment.

In this manner, staff is employed and uplifted and the

important role that education plays in community

development is addressed.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

Cellarmaster Johan Joubert

TERROIR RESTAURANT

The award-winning Terroir Restaurant: Relaxed fine dining in the shade of old oak trees...

Over time, Kleine Zalze has achieved a synergistic

integration of wine related lifestyle offerings -

Terroir Restaurant, Kleine Zalze Lodge and De

Zalze Golf Course, which add to the appeal and

richness of the Kleine Zalze brand.

Terroir opened in October 2004, and over the years

has become one of the most sought-after gourmet

destinations in the Cape Winelands, placing

Stellenbosch prominently on the culinary map. The

restaurant is located on Kleine Zalze, set under

historic oak trees with views over the De Zalze golf

course and surrounding gardens and vineyards. The

atmosphere is both refined and relaxed.

It is the perfect environment in which to enjoy a fine

meal matched to excellent wines. The unpretentious

ambience and dressed-down décor belie multi

award-winning chef Michael Broughton’s

rigorously disciplined approach to food.

Classic pairings and intense depth of flavour

characterize the chalkboard menu of deceptively

simple dishes influenced by what’s in season and,

where possible, the use of locally grown fresh

produce. Care and emphasis is placed on matching

the food to specific wines produced at Kleine Zalze,

in the Stellenbosch region and further afield.

Over the years, Terroir has earned a string of

prestigious awards, including the Eat Out

Restaurant of the Year in 2006, Eat Out Customer

Service Excellence Award in 2006 and 2008, Eat

Out Top 10 Restaurant in 2005, ‘06, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10

Dine Magazine Top 10 Restaurant 2005,06,07, 08,

and SA Wine Tourism Restaurant of the Year 2006.

KLEINE ZALZE LODGE & GOLF Set amongst vineyards, Kleine Zalze Lodge offers magnificient views of mountains and De Zalze Golf Course

The 4-star Kleine Zalze Lodge lies quietly nestled

amongst the vineyards of Kleine Zalze. With its

modern Cape Dutch architecture, Kleine Zalze

Lodge fits naturally into its rural habitat.

The rooms are tastefully decorated and offer

magnificient views over the mountains of

Stellenbosch and De Zalze Golf Course, creating a

feeling of perfect tranquility and relaxation.

Kleine Zalze’s beautifully lush and landscaped

gardens flow around the Lodge, carrying with them

the scents and colours of nature into every room.

The Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in 41

units, featuring 9 standard rooms, 15 superior

rooms, 11 luxury one - bedroom suites and 6 luxury

two-bedroom family suites. Lush mountain- and

vineyard views exude an unsurpassed tranquility.

Guests can unwind at the gym or in the sauna, or

relax at the 17m rim flow swimming pool with its

panoramic views across the De Zalze Golf Course

and Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountains

As well as offering its guests a food and wine

experience, visitors to the Kleine Zalze Lodge enjoy

access to one of South Africa’s finest golf courses,

De Zalze. This championship course lies alongside

the Lodge with bedrooms at the front of the property

enjoying sweeping views over the first fairway.

Designed by world renowned golf course designer,

Peter Matkovich, De Zalze is one of the top three

courses in the Cape. Host to the 2006 World Amateur

Golf Championships, the course consistently

delights with its fine mix of parkland holes and

testing riverine fairways making it an approachable

yet carefully negotiated course.

GOLF AT DE ZALZE

KLEINE ZALZE LODGE

KLEINE ZALZEA RANGE OF STAR PERFORMERS

In the cellar, traditional winemaking methods are

aided by modern equipment, resulting in wines of a

uniquely South African style. The intensity of the

'New World' in its full fruit flavours, combine with

the elegance and structure of the 'Old World',

yielding wines of character, complexity, and

balance, reflecting our given terroir and climate.

This refined approach to viticulture and

winemaking, together with the attention to detail

and the personal touch that goes with being a family-

owned estate, contribute to the ongoing success of

Kleine Zalze’s wines.

The Kleine Zalze range of wines consists of three

tiers, each with its own set of intrinsic attributes,

price points and market positions: Kleine Zalze

Family Reserve, Vineyard Selection and Cellar

Selection.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS

PRODUCER AWARDS

RECENT WINE AWARDS

NUMBER 1 SOUTH AFRICANBRAND IN THE UK ON

TRADEWine On Premise 2009 , Wine

Business Solutions

EXPORT WINE COMPANYOF THE YEAR

Financial Mail (S.A.) WineBusiness Awards 2009

SOUTH AFRICAN WINEPRODUCER OF THE YEARInternational Wine & Spirit

Competition 2007

BESTSELLING NEW WORLDWINE IN SWEDEN

Foot of Africa : 2008 - 2010

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2011

Regional Trophy / 1 Gold / 3 Silver

INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2010

4 Silver (Best in Class) / 1 Silver

MICHELANGELO INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS 2010

2 Gold / 2 Silver

MUNDUS VINI INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS 2010

3 Gold / 1 Silver

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2010

Trophy / 2 Silver

CONCOURS MONDIAL BRUXELLES 2010

1 Gold

KLEINE ZALZE FAMILY RESERVEA HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER FLAGSHIP

For the flagship Family Reserve range, grapes are handpicked from selected vineyard blocks and only in ideal vintages. Quantities are therefore highly limited and sought after.

FAMILY RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNONOn the nose, this wine shows well integrated berry fruit with cedar wood aromas. These follow through to the palate, where an alluring combination of blackberries, chocolate and licorice flavours delivers a lingering aftertaste.

FAMILY RESERVE SHIRAZThis wine shows blackcurrant, spicy and ripe fruit flavours on the nose. On the palate, there are intense, spicy plum and dark fruit flavours supported by well-integrated oak tannins. Due to its balance, this wine can be matured in the bottle for another ten years.

FAMILY RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANCA wine with a balance of tropical green pea and fig flavours backed with full floral herbaceous undertones on the palate. This full bodied Sauvignon Blanc shows a good balance of the characteristics of the different terroirs.

VINEYARD SELECTIONGREAT PARTNERS FOR FOOD

In the Vineyard Selection range, the wines enjoy barrel maturation during fermentation

and maturation, leading to wines with ripe expressive flavours and rich, bold and complex

profiles. With their balanced character, they are great partners for food.

Concentrated aromas of tropical honeysuckle frui t wi th hints of botryt is . Ripe peach, layers of tropical frui t , combined with subt le wood yield a r ich mouth feel .

A wel l -balanced, medium-bodied wine with orange peel aromas. The dry pear flavours are integrated with the oak which give the wine a creamy, long, fresh af ter taste .

Rich in black berry, spicy and plum flavours. On the palate the wine shows a good integration of French oak, firm ripe tannin with a medium-full structure.

Prominent blackcurrant, berry and spicy red fruit aromas on the nose. On the palate, the wine shows hints of well integrated black- and mulberry flavours.

VINEYARD SELECTION SHIRAZ|MOURVEDRE|VIOGNIER

VINEYARD SELECTION PINOT NOIR

VINEYARD SELECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON

V I N EYA R D S ELEC TI ON C HEN I N BLA N C

VINEYARD SELECTION CHARDONNAY

VINEYARD SELECTION SHIRAZ

Rich, deep red colour combines prominent blackcurrant, spicy and Rhone red fruit on the nose. Touches of mulberry & honeysuckle on the palate are well integrated with the French oak tannins to give the wine a long, velvety finish.

Bright red colour with an intense deep berry tint. Black berry, herbal aromas on the palate. French oak barrels adds a good, soft, clean complexity & well integrated firm oaky tannins with an elegant length with a medium full structure.

CELLAR SELECTIONWINES FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY

The Cellar Selection range offers a selection of accessible, fruit driven wines, which reflect the winery’s motto ‘We make wines for people to enjoy’. Combined with attractive price brackets, these wines offer great value for money and clean, simple flavour profiles.

C E L L A R S E L E C T ION C H E N I N B L A N C

C E L L A R S E L E C T ION C H A R DON N A Y

C E L L A R S E L E C T ION S A U V I G NON B L A N C

C E L L A R S E L E C T ION G AMA Y NOI R ROS É

C E L L A R S E L E C T ION ME R LOT

C E L L A R S E L E C T ION C A B E R N E T S A U V I G NON

C E L L A R S E L E C T ION P I NOT A G E

C E L L A R S E L E C T ION G AMA Y NOI R

C E L L A R S E L E C T ION C A B E R N E T ME R LOT B L E N D

Strong guava combined with ripe pineapples and peach aromas show on the nose and follow through to the palate. They are complemented by a long, clean, crisp aftertaste.

This is an elegant, smooth, well balanced style wine with good citrus, ripe apple and lemon flavours, which finishes with a long, full ripe lingering aftertaste.

A wonderful experience of tropical ripe flavours with strong asparagus, ripe fig finish. The wine shows a full, clean and fresh complexity, indicative of a good maturation potential.

This dry Rosé shows strawberry and pink salmon colours, which point towards the deep strawberry, cherry and plummy fruity tones that are found on the nose and the palate.

A medium-bodied, soft juicy wine, with ripe plum and fruitcake aromas on the nose that carry through to the palate, where they are complemented by well integrated acidity.

Deep red colour with a classic, multi-layered nose, featuring chocolate and strong ripe berry fruit. On the palate there is a solid concentration of liquorice and blackcurrant.

The wine shows a deep red colour with intense plum, mulberry and black fruit flavours. Maturation in French oak barrels added a soft complexity with well integrated firm tannins.

Bright cherry appearance points towards a light bodied wine with ripe strawberry, lovely cherry fruit and sweet banana flavours on the palate that follow through with a long aftertaste.

Rich, ripe blackcurrant cabernet fruit on the palate with savoury, velvety, gentle tannins. There is a long spicy finish with well integrated French oak tannins.

T H E Z A L Z E R A N G E

Chenin Blanc

Rosé

Shiraz | Mourvèdre | Viognier

Pinotage

ZALZE : A FRESH LOOK

Zalze’s introduction to the UK and Europe

demonstrated the benefits of using Kleine Zalze’s

wine making philosophy and techniques to

create a more contemporary and retail focused

brand. The success of this brand in a short period

of time is testament to the engagement of a new

South African wine drinking audience – an

audience that is willing to experiment, but which

demands a solid track record.

The Zalze range continues Kleine Zalze’s

tradition of making wines of outstanding quality

with the aim to capture the uniqueness of the

respective varieties and the soils on which they

were grown. Cut from the same cloth, the Zalze

label was to communicate its inherent integrity

and quality, as well as the earthiness that is so

strongly associated with its origins in the heart of

the Stellenbosch Winelands. www.zalze.co.za

The Foot of Africa brand was specifically

developed to access the international

commercial off-trade market without

affecting the brand building efforts that

had been undertaken for the core Kleine

Zalze brand. Sweden was identified as

one of the first markets in which the brand

was to be launched in 2004.

As with the Kleine Zalze brand, past

efforts started paying off in 2007. The

following list illustrates the brand’s

success in Sweden achieved during the

year

• Foot of Africa Chenin Blanc: Top

selling South African white wine (in

bottle and BiB)

• Foot of Africa Shiraz/Viognier: Top

selling South African red wine (in

bottle)

• Foot of Africa Chenin Blanc: Top

selling white wine overall:

Further recognition followed in April

2008, when Sweden’s biggest wine and

food magazine “Allt om Mat” awarded

Foot of Africa Chenin Blanc (BiB) with:

• Best white BiB of all wines in Sweden

• Most outstanding value for money

from South Africa

In the 2011 Vinordic Wine Challenge the

Foot of Africa Chenin Blanc 2010 was

awarded:

• Best overall value for white BiB wine

2011

FOOT OF AFRICADeep red colour with prominent blackcurrant, spicy and red fruit flavours on the nose and a hint of

honeysuckle. Touches of mulberry and rosemary on the palate are well integrated with the French

oak tannins to give the wine a long, lingering dry aftertaste.

Rich tropical, lime and guava aromas show on the nose and are complimented by a long, full, crisp

aftertaste. This wine is easy drinking with a good balance of Chenin Blanc flavours that compliments

various dishes.

The wine shows a deep red colour with intense plum, mulberry and black fruit flavours. The portion that was aged in French oak barrels adds a soft complexity with well integrated firm tannins.

FOOT OF AFRICA SHIRAZ VIOGNIER

FOOT OF AFRICA CHENIN BLANC

FOOT OF AFRICA PINOTAGE

CONTACT DETAILS

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

POSTAL ADDRESS

KLEINE ZALZE LODGE

TERROIR RESTAURANT

ENQUIRIES

Kleine Zalze, Strand Road (R44), Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

Kleine Zalze, P.O. Box 12837, Stellenbosch, 7613, South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 21 880 0740, Fax: +27 (0) 21 880 2215, Email: accommodation@kleinezalze.co.za

www.kleinezalze.co.za

Tel: +27 (0) 21 880 8167, Email: terroir@kleinezalze.co.za, www.terroir.co.za

Tel: +27 (0) 21 880 0717, Fax: +27 (0) 21 880 0716, Email: quality@kleinezalze.co.za

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