Heritage & Wine: A Memorable Day in Stellenbosch

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Heritage & Wine: A Memorable Day in Stellenbosch Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/heritage-wine-a-memorable-day-in-stellenbosch Story Transcript:Af: Lukas stap vinnig deur die wingerde van Stellenbosch.En: Lukas steps quickly through the vineyards of Stellenbosch.Af: Die son skyn helder oor die groen blare.En: The sun shines brightly over the green leaves.Af: Vandag is 'n spesiale dag.En: Today is a special day.Af: Sy familie gaan na 'n wynproe-geleentheid om hul herkoms en geskiedenis te vier.En: His family is going to a wine-tasting event to celebrate their heritage and history.Af: Lukas se hart klop vinnig van opwinding.En: Lukas's heart beats quickly with excitement.Af: By die wynplaas aangekom, ruik Lukas die soet aroma van druiwe.En: Upon arriving at the winery, Lukas smells the sweet aroma of grapes.Af: Hy glimlag breed.En: He smiles widely.Af: Sy ouers en susters wag reeds by die ingang.En: His parents and siblings are already waiting at the entrance.Af: Hulle dra almal tradisionele klere.En: They are all dressed in traditional clothes.Af: Die klere sê iets oor hul ryk erfenis.En: The clothes say something about their rich heritage.Af: Hulle stap saam na die proelokaal.En: They walk together to the tasting room.Af: Groot houtvate staan in rye.En: Large wooden barrels stand in rows.Af: Die plaas se eienaar, oom Jaap, verwelkom hulle.En: The farm's owner, Uncle Jaap, welcomes them.Af: Oom Jaap vertel hulle van die wynmaakproses.En: Uncle Jaap tells them about the winemaking process.Af: Lukas luister aandagtig.En: Lukas listens attentively.Af: Hy leer oor die geskiedenis van die plaas en die harde werk wat daarin gaan.En: He learns about the history of the farm and the hard work that goes into it.Af: Hulle begin met die proe van die eerste wyn.En: They start with the tasting of the first wine.Af: Dit is 'n witwyn.En: It is a white wine.Af: Die geur is vrugtig en verfrissend.En: The flavor is fruity and refreshing.Af: Lukas hou daarvan.En: Lukas likes it.Af: Sy ma vertel hom stories van haar kinderdae op 'n soortgelyke plaas.En: His mother tells him stories of her childhood on a similar farm.Af: Lukas voel trots op sy herkoms.En: Lukas feels proud of his heritage.Af: Dan kom die rooiwyn.En: Then comes the red wine.Af: Dit is donker en vol smaak.En: It is dark and full of flavor.Af: Lukas voel 'n warm gloed in sy bors.En: Lukas feels a warm glow in his chest.Af: Sy pa neem 'n groot sluk en glimlag.En: His father takes a big sip and smiles.Af: Hulle gesels en lag saam.En: They chat and laugh together.Af: Dit voel asof hulle nader aan mekaar kom.En: It feels as if they are growing closer to each other.Af: Die wynproe-geleentheid eindig met 'n spesiale wyn.En: The wine-tasting event ends with a special wine.Af: Dit is 'n ouer wyn, geskep vir spesiale geleenthede.En: It is an older wine, created for special occasions.Af: Die smaak is diep en ryk.En: The taste is deep and rich.Af: Oom Jaap sê dit simboliseer die familieband.En: Uncle Jaap says it symbolizes the family bond.Af: Hulle maak 'n toewens en klink hul glase.En: They make a wish and clink their glasses.Af: Dit is 'n oomblik van...