GET YOUR BRAAI ON THIS HERITAGE MONTH WITH BRUCE JACK WINES RESERVE COLLECTION

On Heritage Day, celebrated on the 24th of September, and throughout Heritage Month in September, South Africans come together to recognize and celebrate our Rainbow Nation’s rich tapestry of people, languages, and cultures. Across the nation, people gather to eat, drink, and be merry, embracing what makes us all uniquely South African. And there’s nothing more quintessentially South African than a braai. Regardless of language, race, or culture, the love of meat cooked over a wood fire is something all South Africans share.

A South African braai is not just about the food; it is an institution in its own right—a way of life, a national pastime. It is a long, social gathering that can last for hours. Friends and family come together around the open fire, sharing stories and enjoying good company. It’s all about the experience—the outdoors, the smells, the aromas, the spices and marinades, the ambience. And while you’re waiting for the braai to get going, it’s essential to have a glass of wine in hand. So, Bruce Jack invites you to #ChooseJOY and #GetYourBraaiOn with the Bruce Jack Wines Reserve Collection

BRUCE JACK RESERVE COLLECTION

The Bruce Jack Reserve Collection consists of super-premium, small volume, hand-crafted wines. The grapes are always hand-picked from identified and specially grown vineyards. Open top fermenters with manual punch downs and barrel fermentation with wild yeast are ancient techniques used in the handcrafting of these special wines.

Bruce Jack Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Winemaking: In the cellar only the clearest, most pristine juice is chosen for fermentation to highlight the vineyard-specific aromatics, with special tanks given extended lees contact to further enhance the wine’s depth and complexity.

Tasting notes: This Sauvignon Blanc presents an intense nose of fig and cape gooseberry, characteristic of South Africa’s cool southern coastal vineyards. The palate is vibrant, featuring lively notes of green apple, fig, nectarine, and freshly cut grass.

Cellaring: Enjoy this wine now or cellar at a cool temperature for 2 years.

Food pairing: Delicious on its own as a sundowner, or enjoy withseafood, vegetarian dishes, goat’s cheese and feta.

Awards: The Bruce Jack Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021 was honoured with a Double Gold medal at the Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards.

Bruce Jack Reserve Stream Of Consciousness 2021

The name: “Sometimes we try too hard, we force things. Sometimes we need to stop trying and let life happen, sometimes we need to become one with the stream of consciousness,” says Bruce Jack.

The blend: This classic Rhône-style red wine is a blend of Cinsault and Shiraz with a touch of Grenache

Winemaking: In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed (with some whole berries and whole bunches) into a combination of closed and open top fermenters and the wine is allowed to ferment with a combination of cultivated and wild yeast. After fermentation the wine is gently pressed in a combination of press types, including basket presses, and aged in barrel for 12 months.

Tasting notes: A hedonistic nose of chocolate-smothered purple plums framed by vanilla and Indian spices introduces a palate of enveloping black and red forest fruit, with hints of brambles and a whisper of white pepper.

Cellaring: Enjoy this wine now or cellar at a cool temperature for 5 years.

Food pairing: Perfect for a braai, or enjoy with Moroccan lamb, herb-crusted steak, Indian or Malaysian curry, a heart-warming stew or a rich pasta. Also delicious with charcuterie, ratatouille and Gruyère cheese.

Awards: The Bruce Jack Reserve Stream of Consciousness 2021 is showcased in the 2024 edition of 100 AWEsome Wines recommended by the Association of Wine Educators.

Buy Bruce Jack Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Bruce Jack Reserve Stream Of Consciousness online at https://brucejack.com/our-wines/bruce-jack-reserve/

R150 per bottle

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Jack@SKYE

Bruce Jack, legendary winemaker extraordinaire, has opened a cellar door in the Mother City, the one-and-only, first-ever rooftop wine tasting centre with a pool deck and spectacular 360° views. JOY’n the Fun at Jack@SKYE, where it is always JOY O’Clock,for wine tasting as well as delicious canapé and wine pairings. Located at The Hyde Hotel, 13 London Rd, Sea Point, don’t miss this unique and unforgettable rooftop experience, embracing the magic of Cape Town!

Stanford Wine Bar

For those who wish to explore a little more, why not enJOY a weekend break and experience some of Bruce Jack’s finest wines in the welcoming atmosphere of the Stanford Wine Bar. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or just curious to explore new flavours, this wine bar is the ideal destination. Located at the Stanford Kitchen, 19 Queen Victoria St, Stanford.

BRUCE JACK WINES

We are a winemaker-driven, family business and we believe the concept of “value” is as important when enJOYing an everyday wine as it is when tasting something rare and very expensive. We take our winecraft very seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We believe in having fun, but we also believe in standing up for the underdog and doing the right thing. We believe the best wine always portrays the hallmarks of authenticity and honesty. We specialise in making #BottlesOfJOY, believing that wine crafted with love adds JOY to the world.

THE JACK JOURNAL

When Bruce Jack’s not making wine, he’s thinking about ways in which he can bring wine to life. To Bruce the world of wine is a way of exploring almost everything else in life — from religion to science, geology, adventure, art, technology, sport, history, education, music, wildlife, economics, poetry, the environment, surfing and more… to the very source of life. Thus, Bruce’s Jack Journal was born, an eclectic magazine about the world that wine tries to live in. If we are inspired by what comes out of a wine bottle, what inspires the people that drink it? The Jack Journal is a completely new style of magazine that lives and breathes the philosophy and vision of the man behind it. It is a beautifully designed large format publication featuring a fascinating diversity of articles by highly acclaimed writers, creators and thinkers, and spectacular atmospheric photography.

The Jack Journal Volume One was launched to great acclaim in 2020. “Is Bruce Jack’s Journal the best wine-non-wine publication ever?’ exclaimed Richard Siddle, award-winning business editor, formerly with Harpers Wine & Spirit, and co -founder of The Buyer, the UK based independent digital editorial platform for the drinks industry. “This is one of the best publications I have ever seen produced… a masterful piece of work. A true treasure trove of ideas… The design alone is enough to win an editorial award… I have been fortunate in my career as a journalist and an editor to have worked on a number of different publications with many editorial teams. But I can honestly say I have not seen an independent publication produced with the imagination and, yes, bravery of Jack’s Journal.”

The Bruce Jack Journal is an aesthetically pleasing, eclectic one-of-a-kind keepsake magazine, a magazine of extraordinary quality. The newly released Jack Journal Volume 7 is available at Exclusive Books, selected Woolworths, Spar, Pick ‘n Pay and CNA stores. Get your copy now and treat yourself to a cache of inspiration, knowledge, and beauty!