Friday, 5 October, 2012
Shante Hutton at Wine.co.za
Jonkheer Private Cellar located in Bonnievale has a deep
history swathed in Dutch colonialism and this year it celebrates 100 years. What
better way to celebrate than with a collaboration with one of South Africa’s most
famous and influential families, the Bikos.
Samora Biko, the second-oldest son of the late Steve Biko
and Ntsiki Mashalaba, made the initial address at the event stating that it was
truly a ‘Wow’ moment when he first sampled the wine, “I likened it to the
upcoming birth of my daughter, something so special and unique.”
Speaking openly about the relationship between himself and
Dirk, he commented on their dedication to family values that made for a firm
foundation for their partnership as well as their penchant for golf. Both place
ample emphasis on the importance of family-life and marriage, hoping both to
pass this on to future generations.
This wine honors the liberation struggle of Black South
Africans and the new future in which unity will pave the way forward. The
maiden release comprises of 4000 bottles with the intention of releasing and
expanding on the range in 2013.