Newly Launched Maison Tasting Room an Extension of the Weylandts ‘Good Living’ philosophy
A stunning new tasting room and restaurant, nestled in the picturesque Franschoek Valley, was officially opened today at Maison, the wine producing vineyard which also serves as the home of designer furniture retailer Chris Weylandt and Kim Smith.
Incorporating the already successful The Kitchen concept the Tasting Room @ Maison offers a selection of the vineyards vintages, crafted by wine maker Antwan Bondesio, accompanied by an exciting menu prepared by renowned local chef Arno Janse va
Estate Releases Award-Winning Shiraz
Not long after the launch of Chris Weylandt’s first wine – a Chenin Blanc 2008 under the Maison label – his estate’s maiden red offering is now available. This Maison Shiraz 2008 has recently won a gold award at the SA Young Wines Show 2008.
“Our vineyard produced a small maiden crop of outstanding quality last year,” says Weylandt, CEO and founder of Weylandts Homestores. “We were delighted that our 2008 Shiraz won a gold in the SA Young Wines competition, but the real pleasure has been in seeing the success of our wines.”
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Maison wins Young Wine Show award for champion shiraz of 2009
Chris Weylandt, the founder and owner of one of South Africa’s most successful décor and lifestyle stores, Weylandts, can now add a new accolade to his list of achievements. His three year old vineyard Maison, which released the maiden vintage of both its Chenin Blanc and its Shiraz in 2008, has recently been awarded the prestigious South African Young Wine Show’s Burgoyne Trophy for 2009 SA Champion Shiraz.