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Groot Constantia scoops four awards at the 2013 SA Top 100 Wines competition
16 April 2013 Published in Awards
Four of Groot Constantia’s wines were selected as winners in this year’s prestigious Top 100 SA Wines awards, an objective, independent and professional rating of South Africa's finest wines.
Distell buys top Scotch whisky producer
15 April 2013 Published in Latest News
The Distell Group, Africa's leading spirits, wines and ready-to-drinks business has acquired top-performing producer of Scotch whiskies, Burn Stewart Distillers Limited.
Anthonji Rupert Wines launch room with a view
09 April 2013 Published in Wine Farms News
Visitors to Anthonij Rupert Wines in Franschhoek can look forward to not one but two exquisite tasting rooms. The Terra del Capo Tasting Room, situated at the entrance to the property, was designed to showcase the company’s Italian-inspired Terra del Capo range.
Badsberg Red Jerepigo to warm up the winter blue
05 April 2013 Published in Wine Farms News
Badsberg Wine Cellar is situated at the foot of the Badsberg Mountain in the picturesque Rawsonville, a mere 80km from Cape Town and 20km from Worcester.
Bouchard Finlayson introduces Collector's Corner
03 April 2013 Published in Wine Farms News
Bouchard Finlayson has launched a special Collector’s Corner for the discerning palate within its Tasting Room, showcasing a range of specific vintage wines as collector’s items.
Nederburg joined by Masterchef SA judge at Gugs Fest
02 April 2013 Published in Wine Farms News
MasterChef South Africa judge Pete Goffe-Wood will be appearing alongside Nederburg winemaker Wilhelm Pienaar at this year's Gugulethu Wine Festival in May. They will present the winery's now famous Taste Theatre, a fascinating journey of flavours.
Harvest season finally in full swing at Constantia Glen
26 March 2013 Published in Wine Farms News
The harvest is finally in full swing at Constantia Glen, one of the jewels of the Constantia Wine Valley, a remarkably cool appellation where the grapes usually take several weeks longer to reach their full potential than other warmer wine growing regions.
FAIRLADY Consumer Awards call on Best Grapes in the Business
25 March 2013 Published in Latest News
The hunt for South Africa's top Cap Classique (pink and white), as well as alcoholic drink, is on with the call to enter the 2013 FAIRLADY Consumer Awards. A new category, Best Organic Wine, has also been added the list of this year's awards.
Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky best in the world
22 March 2013 Published in Awards
South Africa’s first single grain whisky, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, has been announced as the World’s Best Grain Whisky at the annual Whisky Magazine’s World Whisky Awards (WWA) held in London last night (21 March 2013).
An African Original with Amarula Empanadas
15 March 2013 Published in Latest News
Cosy up indoors, as soon as the sun goes down with a glass of creamy, luxurious Amarula. Show African Original hospitality to your friends or spoil yourself with a serving over ice or use it to make a new twist on a classic cocktail, coffee or delicious dish.
L'Ormarins Brut Classique NV – homage to a great man
13 March 2013 Published in Latest News
Traditionally regarded as a celebratory drink, Méthode Cap Classiques have fast become the favoured tipple with meals, sundowners or simply enjoying with friends.
Franschhoek Wine Tram
12 March 2013 Published in Latest News
The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history. The best way to travel in and around Franschhoek.
Exclusive Clos Malverne wines now a virtual reality
06 March 2013 Published in Wine Farms News
Family-owned Clos Malverne Wine Estate, renowned for its repertoire of classic, handcrafted wines stemming from the picturesque Devon Valley, has spruced up its online wine sales facility for all wine enthusiasts to gain access to its exclusive cellar.
Simonsig rakes in four 90+ ratings from eRobertParker.com
01 March 2013 Published in Awards
Hitting the high notes Simonsig Estate has clinched four venerable 90+ ratings from eRobertParker.com affiliated to Wine Advocate, one of the leading wine magazines in the USA.
Steenberg Vineyards Tuesday Movie Nights
26 February 2013 Published in Wine Farms News
Steenberg Vineyards continues its popular Tuesday Movie Nights between May and October, with a selection of classic musicals that will appeal to all fans of great cinema.