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So much so that with the advent of the prestigious 2024 ABSA Cape Epic, the term \u201cCliffhanger\u201d has gained new significance, resonating with both mountain biking and healthier wine enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canetsfontein Organic Wine Estate, located at the foot of the iconic Bains Kloof Pass outside Wellington, is an official route partner of the ABSA Cape Epic this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anticipation is building up for Canetsfontein\u2019s new world-class single-track, named Cliffhanger, which will challenge riders to a climb of 1 000 m above sea level on Thursday 21 March. At the same time on this public holiday wine enthusiasts can come and enjoy Canetsfontein\u2019s new mountain bike-inspired red wine at the Go Wellington Family Festival at the popular Old Tannery destination just outside Wellington.<span>A new era: In harmony with nature<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge in February, the first mountain bike race featuring the Cliffhanger, riders compared it to a world-class Tour de France experience. Crafted by Pieter van Wyk, a renowned Wellington and Cape Epic trail builder, professional riders tout the Cliffhanger as one of the world\u2019s most challenging trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Cliffhanger winds through pristine fynbos along the Hawequa mountain range, Canetsfontein\u2019s vineyards thrive in harmony with nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While winemaking at Canetsfontein dates to 1781, a new era dawned when the Falk family acquired the farm in 1994. Expanding Canetsfontein into a diverse agricultural estate, the focus shifted to organic and sustainable farming, yielding outstanding wines lauded with accolades over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canetsfontein\u2019s latest release is the Cliffhanger Organic Red 2022, a wine inspired by mountain biking, nature, and a health-conscious lifestyle. This vegan, 100% certified organic, and sulphur-free wine invites adventurous wine drinkers to explore something new and different, a healthier wine naturally preserved with honeybush and rooibos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank Meaker, Canetsfontein\u2019s winemaker, acknowledges the challenge of creating a wine that ticks all the boxes while delivering quality and exceptional taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDue to Canetsfontein\u2019s replanting programme, their organic vineyards are still in their infancy, thus Cliffhanger\u2019s 2022 vintage is a blend of selected varieties from 20-year-old premium organic vineyards in the coastal region,\u201d explains Meaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaker explains that by using an innovative, patented method for natural winemaking, they can naturally preserve the wine with antioxidants from honeybush and rooibos plants, eliminating the need for chemical preservatives like sulphur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWithin this wine\u2019s deep, vivid red colour lies inherent wholesomeness, akin to the health benefits of blueberries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenging and innovative, Cliffhanger, the wine and the trail both call for further exploration. 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