Aaldering Vineyards & Wines, a
family owned winery that specializes in a variety of premium wines, produces
the classic 25 months barrel-aged blend of the Aaldering Cabernet
Sauvignon-Merlot 2011 that American and its wine procurement partner Intervine
selected for the airline’s new wine program.
Global travellers appreciate the taste
of a great glass of wine when routing to their next destination. American’s
highly qualified wine committee led by wine consultant and airline specialist
Ken Chase made the selection of Aaldering.
The 24-hectare wine estate
from Marianne and Fons Aaldering - founders of airline catering companies MarFo
and Delta Dailyfood - in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa has a
philosophy to value quality over quantity. Aaldering produces an exclusive
range of artisanal wines characterized by their undeniably focused flavours and
aromas. Low yields, a state-of-the-art winery, and a highly sophisticated
winemaking process under the watchful eye of winemaker Guillaume Nell are the
most important factors behind the creation of the Aaldering wines.