Thursday, 19 April, 2018

Winemaker Elmarie Botes: Shaping Her Own Nederburg Story

Petite but feisty, with an incredible will backed by a good measure of brain power, 31-year-old Elmarie Botes is the newest member of the Nederburg winemaking team. Responsible for its white wines, she is currently completing her first harvest for this famous Paarl winery, one of South Africa’s most pedigreed.

Nederburg

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Thursday, 19 April, 2018

Droogtehulp met Burre Burger: Safari

As we all know, South-Africa is experiencing the worst drought in 113 years, and the Cape province has been struggling to farm their lands & keeping the animals healthy and in good shape.

Klawer Cellars

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Thursday, 19 April, 2018

A Celebration of Sweet Sophistication in the Franschhoek Valley

When one of South Africa’s pre-eminent fashion designers collaborates with one of its most iconic wine brands, you know magic is going to happen.

Boschendal

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Thursday, 19 April, 2018

Tantalise The Senses With a New Wine Pairing Experience at Anthonij Rupert Estate

The poetic pairing of Shiraz and charcuterie has long been celebrated, and notably so at Anthonij Rupert Estate in Franschhoek, which will host the annual Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival for the third time this year. This scrumptious social calendar highlight will take place on the sprawling lawns of the Anthonij Rupert Tasting Room on Saturday 26 May 2018.

Anthonij Rupert Wyne

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Thursday, 19 April, 2018

Longridge Unveil a First for SA Red Wine

Longridge launch their super-premium red wine

Dave March CWM

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Thursday, 19 April, 2018

First known water-offset tool launches in Cape Town

Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, launched the world’s first water-offset tool on Wednesday (April 18), My Water Foot Print, as part of a bid to boost water-wise tourism in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

tourismupdate.co.za

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Tuesday, 17 April, 2018

Local Wine Tourism can capitalise on big data with dramatic effect

Wine tourists in the Western Cape are increasingly opting for guided tours with a growing preference for tailor-made itineraries to suit their specific interests, says Margi Biggs, convenor of the annual Business of Wine and Food Tourism that takes place in October.

The Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference

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Monday, 16 April, 2018

National Wine Challenge 2018 Judging starts today!

The long anticipated day has arrived! Today the National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wines judging kicks off. The concept is simple... use the best local & international palates in the global industry to assess and select the very best wines, and then present those currently available offerings direct to the consumer. Below are those great palates!

buybetterwine.com

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Monday, 16 April, 2018

Bonnievale Wines appoints Carina Gous as Strategic Advisor

Bonnievale Wines has concluded a turn-key agreement with respected wine industry specialist Carina Gous who has taken up an advisory role as the company gears up for an exciting new phase of growth.

Bonnievale Wines

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