GREEN Spotlight on the ISAW Foundation

UNDERGROUNDGREEN2010 ISSUE 13

PHOTOS BY ZAZEN PHOTO
TEXT BY VSGAL

2) Seven Sisters

The seven Brutus sisters grew up in a small fishing village on the western coast of South Africa. Their quaint cottage overlooked the untamed waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Circumstances saw the sisters leave the tranquility of their homeland. Twenty-years later, they came together to create fine wines. The wines, carefully selecfted to match the unique styles and personalities of each sister, celebrate their bond and devotion to one another, a fitting tribute to sisterhood indeed!

Seven Sisters Odelia Bukettraube

South Africa is one of the few wine-producing countries in the world to bottle Bukketraube (pronounced Bu-Ke-traw-bah), a fine grape varietal brought over from Germany. Made from 100% Bukketraube grapes, Seven Sisters Odelia has a deep straw hue and aroma. With hints of melon, stone fruit and lychee similar to those found in other German-bred grapes, it is a light, off-dry treat that is sure to

delight. The wine has balanced acidity and pairs well with any rich, slightly sweetened entrée such as seafood ravioli in butter sauce. Odelia also makes for an excellent aperitif or dessert wine.

On a side note: Stephen says he has been searching for a German Bukketraube wine to try, but has not been able to find one. Thus, it seems South Africa is currently the only place where this varietal can be found!

How can you help?

Donate to the ISAW Foundation, every bit helps!
Buy a bottle or case of the wine(s)!
Host a wine tasting of these amazing wines
Request these wines from your local wine store
Travel to South Africa for a tour of these amazing wineries
Encourage a restaurant to host a tasting of these wines in one of the Tour cities (see link below for the tour details).

As Stephen says: “Drink Well, Do Good”, and VSGal is continuing to do just that!

Links:

http://www.isawfoundation.org

http://www.emilyamygallery.com

http://twitswineclub.blogspot.com/

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