Wine tasting – December 2019
There are several vineyards in the Cape Winelands Region North-East of Cape Town. Allee Bleue Wine Estate is located between Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. The French Huguenots arrived in the Cape in the late 1600s and settled in what became known as Franschhoek, or ‘French Corner’. The Huguenots planted vines as the land was perfectly suited to the production of wine.
Allée Bleue was bought in 1999 by Friedrich-Wilhelm and the late Elke Dauphin, who were determined to breathe new life into the estate. “Allée Bleue offers visitors a unique experience – world-class wines, fruit and herbs, stunning event and conference venues, a bistro and picnic venue, a fresh produce shop, warm hospitality, historic charm and contemporary art, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Franschhoek Valley”