Sauvignon Blanc South Africa Rolbaldag - Jeanine
Sauvignon Blanc Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday of May, worldwide. Sauvignon Blanc South Africa celebrated by hosting its popular Rolbaldag on Friday 3 May 2024 at the Stellenbosch Bowling Club. The event was attended by members of the wine and lifestyle media, Sauvignon Blanc producers, and wine industry role players.
Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 launch at MERTIA Restaurant - Judy
Le Riche Wines celebrated the imminent release of the 2021 vintage of Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 with a lunch in mid-May at MERTIA Restaurant, Stellenbosch. Guests were also fortunate to taste some of the brand's other Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon vintages – the 2001, 2013 and 2022. Click HERE to read about the Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021.
Celebratory Boplaas tasting and lunch at Groot Constantia - Jeanine
The Nel family of Boplaas hosted a wine tasting and lunch in honour of their major milestone – 45 vintages of Carel Nel and 18 vintages of Margaux Nel – on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 at Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia, Cape Town. They invited a select group of journalists and industry professionals to celebrate this special occasion with them.
Chardonnay Long Table at Stellenzicht Wine Pod - Anri and Jeanine
Stellenzicht Vineyards hosted a Chardonnay Long table event in celebration of International Chardonnay Day on Thursday, 23 May 2024. Guests enjoyed Stellenzicht Chardonnays – Thunderstone Chardonnay 2022, Thunderstone Chardonnay 2023, and Acheulean Chardonnay 2023 – and sat down for a long table-style dinner, prepared by chef Gustaaf Boshoff. Winemaker L'Re Hughes also told guests all about Chardonnay and terroir at Stellenzicht.
Discovering Vergenoegd Löw: A lifestyle launch event - Jeanine
On a rainy day at the end of May, Vergenoegd Löw hosted a group media for a lifestyle launch event. The event was an opportunity for the team to share what they love so much about this beautifully restored wine estate – a peaceful retreat in every sense of the word! The guests toured the estate's luxurious accommodation, experienced Vergenoegd Löw's Indigenous Food and Wine Pairing, and had lunch at Geuwels.
