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- Master Chef SA filmed at Nederburg Winery
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- De Krans Wines Selected for KKNK 2012
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- De Krans Wines selected for KKNK 2012
Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés create their own wines
31 January 2012 Published in Latest News
All aspirant winemakers participating in the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme have been given the rare opportunity of making their own wines in their own dedicated Quintessence French oak barrels donated by the Cape Cooperage Group.
De Krans Wines Selected for KKNK 2012
30 January 2012 Published in Latest News
De Krans Wines, situated in Calitzdorp along the popular Route 62, has been selected as the official wine supplier for this year’s 18th ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK), which takes place from 31 March to 7 April 2012 in Oudtshoorn.
The Focus is Flavour for New World Producers at Prowein
16 January 2012 Published in Latest News
Three influential and high-profile wine personalities from the Old World have been lined up to make a feature of flavour in a collaborative series of masterclasses involving five normally competing New World wine producers: Argentina, California, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa.
Cape Town Elephant Ice Sculpture Welcomes the New Year
04 January 2012 Published in Latest News
A capacity crowd of 5 000 flocked to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to celebrate the last hours of 2011 and welcome the start of 2012.
Two Oceans Wine Eco-friendly Approach
04 January 2012 Published in Latest News
Popular South African wine brand Two Oceans is now sold exclusively in light-weight 350 gram bottles that are fully recyclable. The label, its inks and adhesive are also biodegradable.
Two Oceans on a roll in the US
09 November 2011 Published in Latest News
Popular South African wine brand Two Oceans is not only currently trending ahead of its competitors in the US imported wine sector, but it has just been given another boost thanks to a listing by the leading Four Seasons hospitality group. Two Oceans Chardonnay, sold to patrons by the glass, and on the menu for all catered events, will be offered across 25 establishments in the US and Caribbean for the next 24 months.
Christmas Lunch Treat with Monis Muscadel
07 November 2011 Published in Latest News
Add new shades of red and gold to your Christmas lunch table by serving the 2004 Monis Muscadel, a trophy and gold medal winner at the recent 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition held in London.
Versus Wines Strikes a Pose with Their Bright New Look
19 October 2011 Published in Latest News
Versus wines launches a lighter, brighter look this month, highlighting its fresh, fun appeal and a flair for the unconventional that its fans have come to love.
Zonnebloem shows how micro-management works
13 October 2011 Published in Latest News
Zonnebloem’s dynamic young winemaking team exudes an energetic sense of purpose in wanting to extend the strong affection felt for the brand.
Nedbank Foundation boosts Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme
03 October 2011 Published in Latest News
The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, a mentorship initiative currently supporting three young, upcoming winemakers, has received a substantial donation of just over R247 000 from the Nedbank Foundation.
New Nederburg pairing: The Burgermaster
03 October 2011 Published in Latest News
Now here is another reason to get family and friends together for a visit to Nederburg in Paarl, judged the 2011 Winery of the Year by Platter’s South African Wine Guide. The fun and delicious Burgermaster Pairing teams up a selection of mouth-watering mini-burgers each paired with a current vintage wine from the popular and award-winning Winemaster’s Reserve range.
High praise from USA wine critics for 2011 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction wines
28 September 2011 Published in Latest News
The 2011 lineup of rare and exclusive wines to go under the hammer at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction at the Spier Conference Centre in Stellenbosch on Saturday, 1 October, has received outstanding ratings with the vast majority breaking the venerable 90 point barrier in two tastings held in New York recently.
Franschhoek 'Rond en Bont' Route
28 September 2011 Published in Latest News
Following in the success of its Food & Wine Route the Franschhoek Wine Valley has recently launched Franschhoek ‘Rond en Bont’. The route encourages visitors to the area to experience the diversity of this picturesque valley with residents of the communities as they welcome them with open arms ready to share in their heritage.
Uitkyk's Owl Project takes to flight
20 September 2011 Published in Latest News
Uitkyk wine estate outside Stellenbosch has launched a new project to increase the owl population on the farm by creating suitable habitats for these birds of prey. Uitkyk, a Biodiversity & Wine Initiative champion, was one of the first in the Winelands to appreciate the value of owls in rodent control when several years ago it erected “owl posts” in the vineyards to facilitate their hunting.
50-Year-old Chateau Libertas Trio sells for R20 000
20 September 2011 Published in Latest News
On the eve of its 80th birthday next year, Chateau Libertas, the grandfather of South African red blends, is in great shape with a reputation to match.
