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2011 CWG AUCTION WINES – IN ORDER OF BIDDING
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10 March 2011
Simonsig Estate appoints new talent in the cellar
11 February 2011
by Winebiz Editor on 17 May 2012
BELVEDERE VODKA: Keeping You Warm This Winter
It seems that winter here in South Africa has finally set in, but just because the days are getting colder doesn’t mean the evenings can’t be heated up with Belvedere Vodka’s winter warmer cocktails. What is a winter cocktail you ask? Well, Bel...
by Winebiz Editor on 19 April 2012
A Feast for all at the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival
Make your way to the picturesque Swartland towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West for their annual Riebeek Valley Olive Festival, which takes place over the weekend of 5 and 6 May. These quaint little towns come alive as they showcase the best the...
by Winebiz Editor on 19 April 2012
KZN Bubbly Festival
“Come quickly, I am drinking the stars” to quote the legendary 17th Century Benedictine Monk Dom Perignon, when having his first sip of Champagne. You too can come taste the South African bubbly stars at this year’s inaugural Kwa Zulu Natal ...
by Winebiz Editor on 17 April 2012
Winter Secret revealed at Franschhoek 5-star winelands retreat
Spoil your loved one from May until the end of July with a picturesque winter getaway amidst fruit orchards and vines, with the special Winter Secret accommodation package on offer at the luxurious 5-star Country House at Holden Manz, the magnificent...
by Winebiz Editor on 10 April 2012
Holden Manz appoints new chef at the Franschhoek Kitchen
Exciting cuisine, infused with a love for good food and vast experience in the restaurant industry cooking for celebrities, beckons at Holden Manz with the appointment of seasoned chef Cheyne Morrisby at the Franschhoek Kitchen, the signature restaur...
by Winebiz Editor on 10 April 2012
Enovitis in Campo 2012 Sustainability: From Theory to Practise
From practical demonstrations of applications of the Tergeo project – the sustainability model in wine-growing and wine-making promoted by the Unione Italiana Vini – for managing soil and vineyards with the least possible impact - to special the...
by Cape Winemakers Guild on 02 April 2012
Cape Winemakers Guild takes on three new Protégés for 2012
The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, a mentorship initiative which gives talented graduates the rare opportunity to work side by side with some of the country’s finest winemakers, now boasts a total of six protégés after three new candi...
by Winebiz Editor on 02 April 2012
Bubbly and Easter egg delights at House of J.C. Le Roux
Indulge in delightful Easter egg pairings at the House of J.C. Le Roux and spoil yourself with delicious treats paired perfectly with J.C. Le Roux’s finest. J.C. Le Roux Pinot Noir will be paired with decadent dark chocolate and a ganache filled...
by Winebiz Editor on 02 April 2012
Jimmijagga spices up the Jozi social scene
Launched in November last year, jimmijagga, SA’s new fusion wine spritzer range, has been rocking and rolling the hip and happening social scenes in Joburg. As a brand that has committed to “changing up the everyday”, jimmijagga takes iconic So...
by Winebiz Editor on 02 April 2012
New False Bay 2011 vintages – easy on the palate and pocket
False Bay, a range of easy-drinking yet quality driven wines of real individual character and a sense of Cape terroir adventure at an affordable price, has released the latest 2011 Chenin Blanc and Shiraz vintages in its stable. Named after the ba...
by Winebiz Editor on 02 April 2012
Masterpiece in collaborative design from Fleur du Cap and Carrol Boyes
Fleur du Cap, known for award winning wines made the way nature intended with minimal human intervention, has given new impetus to its mantra, “Inspired by Nature”, through a collaborative venture with South African functional art icon, Carrol Bo...
by Winebiz Editor on 02 April 2012
Franschhoek Mystery Weekend
Add a dash of intrigue and spice to your life this April with the Franschhoek Mystery Weekend. Taking place over the long weekend (27th and 28th of April), in the Franschhoek Wine Valley, it is set to be the best surprise of 2012. For a mere R1 8...
by Winebiz Editor on 02 April 2012
Burrata Restaurant Brings a Modern Flair to Italian Dining
Fittingly named after the fresh Italian Mozzarella cheese, BURRATA is the latest addition to the urban-chic-cool of the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. This fresh and dynamic new restaurant is the latest venture of Neil Grant the renowned ex-sommelier...
by Winebiz Editor on 29 March 2012
Val de Vie 5 Nations Invitational Joins the Annual Polo Calendar
New to the South African Polo calendar the Val de Vie 5 Nations Invitational Polo Classic, made its debut on Saturday 24th March at Val de Vie Estate in true polo style. Serving as the perfect platform for VIP corporate entertainment and as a network...