Newsletter
August 2007
The past month has seen the completion
of the first two houses at Croydon Vineyard Estate.
Three more will soon be complete and ready for occupation.
Watch this space for further news and more pictures
as time goes by. Builders are invited to send us pictures
of their homes for inclusion in the newsletter each
month and include their contact details.
If you have been on site recently you will have noticed
that the neighbouring Croydon Olive Estate is under
construction. This development’s infrastructure
will be complete by the end of 2007 and it signals the
commencement of several developments that are in process
in the Croydon vicinity.
Members of the home owners association were last month
that the AGM will be held on 30th September 2007. As
this is a Sunday and during school holidays this date
will be revised and you will be advised shortly. Formal
notices will be posted to members prior to the meeting
to confirm this date and we will also provide this information
in a newsletter. Members will be invited to stay for
a spit braai afterwards.
http://www.croydon-estate.co.za/winesales_homeowner.asp
This is a limited amount of Title Deed 2005 and Covenant
2005 still left for sale. If you would like to place
an order for 2005 wines (in addition to your allocation),
this can be done online.
There is also a provision for the delivery of your wines
to anywhere in South Africa or internationally. Order
your free copy of The Stellenbosch American Express
Wine Routes Brochure HERE.
The first thing to think about is the placement of this
rich collection. There should definitely be no direct
sunlight; preferably the wine should be in a dark place.
Garages and kitchens are not recommended as there is
too much temperature fluctuation and human activity,
as well as odour. Bottles should not be disturbed too
much either, especially when it comes to red wines that
develop sediment. A well-ventilated area with no vibrations
and a constant temperature is best.
The wine should be placed on its side, or at least at
an angle so that the cork is in contact with the liquid.
The inside of the cork is not to dry out, as it will
cause the seal to be ineffective. Fortified wines other
than Port should be left standing upright.
Temperature plays an important role in the process.
The location of your storage should be between 10 and
15 celsius. Consistency plays a role, so try to keep
it constant.
Humidity also plays an important role. Just as you don’t
want the inside of the cork to dry out, you don’t
want the outside to dry out either. If the seal becomes
ineffective, the oxidants will cause the wine to become
like vinegar. You need about 70% to 75% moisture in
the air.
View the listing service from the PRICE LIST section
http://www.croydon-estate.co.za/pricelist.asp
If you are interested in this service which is free,
email marketing@jbb.co.za with the following details:
STAND NUMBER, PRICE, &
Each stand has a specific site diagram which sets out
certain details that are required for house planning
and construction. The sort of detail on these plans
includes connection points for services, building lines
and other information. Please email marketing@jbb.co.za
with the following in the subject line:
“CROYDON VINEYARD ERF SITE DIAGRAM _____”
when you require this. This is crucial planning aid
and it is recommended that you use this service.
When you require a contractor’s board contact
Vye Graphics at 021-534-7368 (Peter Bayliss) with whom
we have negotiated the provision of the signs. You are
of course able to select your own signage company, and
if so please contact marketing@jbb.co.za
to organise the art work.
Contact Corius Visser your winemaker at winemaker@croydon-estate.co.za
or call him at the winery to arrange to visit the cellar
and have a tasting of the first wines. The opening times
of the winery are indicated below. Note that for the
time being the winery will not be open on Sundays unless
by special arrangement:
Monday-Friday 08:00 – 17:00
Saturdays 10:00 – 14:00
Charmain info@croydon-estate.co.za
or on 021 843 3610 for any assistance you may need in
this regard.
Please remember to update the administration office
info@croydon-estate.co.za
with your contact details, especially any changes in
e-mail to enable us to keep you well informed of all
the upcoming events and activities taking place on your
estate. The collection of the monthly homeowner levy
of R850.00 per transferred erven, per month is well
underway and we thank our members for their attention
and assistance in this matter.
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