TSIBA Trail Run - Landtscap & Carinus Family Vineyards

 What a spectacular weekend of weather we had here in the Cape!

We forced ourselves out of bed on Saturday morning to join the TSIBA Trail Run at Landtscap.  I didn't see the part about them starting at 7:30 now that summer has arrived, so we were a little late and missed the start - but ran the route anyway and it was absolutely 100% worth getting up for and a fantastic way to start a Saturday!

We ran through vineyards and orchards, passed a few walkers with their dogs and had a mammoth climb to the finish at the end.  But relaxing on the grass at the finish had the most incredible 270 degree view spanning from the Paarl mountain right across Stellenbosch Valley to False Bay.  Amazing!  

Landtscap is an absolutely beautiful venue if you are looking for one.  Very simple inside and maximising on the spectacular valley views.

The next TSIBA run is on 7 December at Groot Constantia Wine Estate.  The TSIBA Overberg series also has a run on 23rd November at Gabrielskloof Estate.

Even though there are vineyards and orchards, Landtscap itself is just a venue.  But as most TSIBA runs are on winefarms with a few tastings available, there was the CARINUS FAMILY VINEYARDS CHENIN BLANC available for tasting at the finish.
As far as I understand, this is the only wine made by the Carinus Family.  They have been grape (wine) farming for many years, but always sold their grapes to other winemakers.  In 2010 they decided to keep some of the best for themselves and produce their own superior quality white wine.  The result - a beautifully fruity Chenin Blanc with a lingering aftertaste. 
It is made from hand picked grapes grown in the Swartland and with it's fun label it is perfect for any occasion.  It looks like at the moment you will need to contact them on their Facebook account to purchase some wine, otherwise I have seen it available on Yuppie Chef.  Yes, this awesome online kitchen store now stocks wine too - fantastic!

Spectacular start to a lovely weekend!  What did you get up to?

LANDTSCAP 
Devonvale, Stellenbosch - entrance from Bottelary Road (M23).
Tel: +27 21 865 2736 / +27 81 048 1188

TSIBA Trail Run - Hartenberg Estate, Stellenbosch

With summer slowly starting to show its face, we no longer have the grey gloom as an excuse not to get out of bed for a trail run or breakfast on a beautiful wine estate.

So, this weekend is another TSIBA trail run at Hartenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, hopefully we'll see you there.  If not for the run then for some wine tasting afterwards.

See all the details below:

 

Directions to Hartenberg:
From the N1, take the R304 turnoff towards Klipheuwel / Stellenbosch
Turn right, under the bridge
Turn right onto Bottelary Road and look out for signs to the farm. 

TSIBA Trail Running - This weekend at Dornier Wine Farm

 - IT WILL BE WORTH GETTING OUT OF BED FOR!

This weekend is the next Trail run in the TSIBA New Balance Cape Peninsula Series.

It's not THAT early, its on a wine farm with beautiful scenery and there is a great atmosphere.
Get your running shoes on and see you there for some breakfast and wine tasting once you've finished.

Directions to Dornier:
From the N2, take the R44 turnoff at Somerset West and turn left towards Stellenbosch.
From the N1, take the R44 turnoff at Klipheuwel and turn right towards Stellenbosch.
When you get to the robots at the Stellenbosch golf club turn into Blaauwklippen road and follow the Dornier signs from there.