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One of my most favorite discoveries on my first trip the Western Cape region of South Africa was the Alluvia Winery. Located just outside of Stellenbosch this boutique winery makes some fabulous wine. It is a much smaller winery than those surrounding it, yet there is some truly unique about the place. It also has a great story. When there last time I learned that the owner of the vineyard had decided to venture into the winery business as a way to leave a lasting legacy for his children. He also believed that Johannesburg, with its high crime rates, was the best place to raise a family.

On a recent trip to South Africa this fall, I had the opportunity to visit the winery again. Was stocking up on some great South African wines from various vineyards (hope Canada customs is not reading this!) and remembered that I liked this particular vineyard a lot! Upon arrival into the tasting room (got to love the tasting part!) my father and I discovered that they had added another wine to the Alluvia collection. The story behind why this particular wine was developed is remarkable.

After moving his family to the area, the owner discovered that just down the road from where his vineyard was located is a place called Kylemore. This particular area is one of the Stellenbosch region's poorest areas. Even in beauty lies poverty. When this was discovered the owner felt that it was necessary to do something. Hence the "Give Me a Chance Trust Fund" wine was created. At the moment the proceeds of this wine are going to help a certain amount of youth in Kylemore. From what my father and I gathered from the individual telling the story, it is not just money that is given to these youth, but also time. Already because of this fund there has been some of the youth entering university.

Anyways, just thought I would share as I thought it was a nice little twist to the story of wine-buying in the Cape Region!

October 15, 2008 | 2:37 PM Comments  0 comments

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