Thursday, 26 April, 2018

Magnificent Merlot

Longridge Wine Estate set a new benchmark for Merlot production in the South Africa when they introduced their ultra-premium Misterie 2015 earlier this week. This exclusive addition to the Longridge portfolio will retail at R2000-R2100 per bottle – the most expensive Merlot-based wine ever to be launched in South Africa – with only 3600 of the 2015 vintage bottled.

Longridge Wine Estate

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Thursday, 26 April, 2018

Gabriëlskloof opens cellar for rare Che Syrah, Syrah magic

Hearty winter feast crowns this Botriver ‘Syrah-bration’

Gabrielskloof Estate

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Thursday, 26 April, 2018

Hearty lunch and winter value at The Restaurant at Grande Provence

Enjoy the splendour of a sunny winter’s day in the Franschhoek winelands with a hearty lunch and warm generosity in the beautiful surroundings of Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate.

Grande Provence

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Thursday, 26 April, 2018

Vague Wine Tasting Terms and What They Really Mean

From freshly-cut hose to tennis balls, the wine world has always been full of colorful tasting terms. But not all tasting notes are equal. Here are seven commonly used, but incredibly vague, wine terms and what they really mean.

Wine Enthusiast, Fiona Adams

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Thursday, 26 April, 2018

WSET Announces New and Enhanced Qualifications

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the largest global provider of wine and spirits qualifications, has announced the launch of a new spirits qualification: the WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits available from 1 August 2019.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust

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Wednesday, 25 April, 2018

Middelvlei Burgers & Beats - April/May Edition

Are you staying home this long-weekend? Celebrate Freedom Day at the Middelvlei Burgers & Beats on 27 April at 17h30

Middelvlei Estate

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Monday, 23 April, 2018

Bringing up the House: When the minds of chefs and winemakers meet to elevate your restaurant experience

The dance between food and wine is a central act in most good restaurants. Any chef or restaurateur worth their salt understands the need to get this right. That is if they want to create something more than just a meal out.

Malu Lambert

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Monday, 23 April, 2018

Wade Bales Wine & Malt Whisky Affair

African Pride 15 On Orange Hotel, Cape Town | 17 & 18 May 2018 | 6-9pm

Patricia Uribe

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Friday, 23 February, 2018

Winetech 2018 Study Groups and Workshops for Senior Cellar Assistants

The Winetech study groups make a considerable contribution in the transfer of knowledge to cellar assistants in the South African wine industry.

Winetech, Santi Basson

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