You don't have to empty your pockets or purchase all the Veritas winners in order to have a taste of this star studded selection of South African wines.
With various nationwide public tastings Veritas Awards bring the acclaimed wines, and now also brandies, right to your door.
This year Veritas celebrates two decades as the m ...
Each year, the young wines of the winelands are judged to see what the quality of the harvest is and the results are always eagerly anticipated.
This year, in the Klein Karoo, Calitzdorp Cellar was appointed the Reserve Champion Co-op Cellar with the Champion Wine of show, their Hanepoot/Muscadel blend. The Champion Private Cellar is Boplaas Family Vineyards who entered the Reserve C ...
With the 2010 harvest behind him, Zandvliet winemaker Johan Van Wyk will be moving further north to Vredendal where he will relocate his family at the start of his three boys' school careers.
The 2010 harvest was notably "easier" than most of the 14 Van Wyk has witnesses at this renowned, predominantly Shiraz-producing Estate near Ashton, due to ...
Multi-talented performer Chris Chameleon, Ivan Zimmerman, Klopjag and Dana Snyman will star at the annual Breedekloof Soetes & Soup weekend which takes place on Friday July 23 and Saturday July 24.
Visitors can buy a Breedekloof Soetes & Soup enamel mug for R10 at their first winery and use it to enjoy complimentary ...
Waiting in a long queue to deliver grapes at Robertson Winery one hot afternoon in the middle of the 2007 harvest, Danie Erasmus came up with a wonderful idea. In 2010 the Erasmus family would be celebrating 200 uninterrupted years on the farm Wandsbeck and he had been wondering how to mark the occasion. Perhaps it was the heat, or maybe the proximity of fermenting grapes, or maybe just his gre ...
The Cape Late Bottled Vintage Port 2000 from Bergsig Estate has been named best in class at the annual Port Challenge hosted by the South African Port Producers Association.
To celebrate Bergsig is offering a 20% discount on all their Port wines for the months of June and July. So it is an ideal time to stock up to fight the winter col ...
Christmas once again comes early this year as Tulbagh dons its winter cape in the month of June and welcomes the rest of the country to join them for a weekend extravaganza of wonderful winter warmers.
Marvel at the array of Christmas trimmings and glittering lights, take a trip with Father Christmas down historic Church Street and help him ha ...
In celebration of 2010, shared pride of fellow South African's and football fans from the world all over visiting the winelands, Van Loveren has just launched their South African Icons Tasting Platter.
"We've carefully chosen a few of South Africa's best loved traditional food flavours and paired them with some of our award-winnin ...
Opstal Estate in the beautiful Slanghoek Valley of the Breedekloof released a new range of easy drinking sociable wines in 2009 under the label Sixpence. These wines can now be seen and enjoyed in Cattle Baron restaurants nationwide.
Cattle Baron's House Wine has been exclusively blended and produced by Opstal Estate s ...
De Krans Wine Cellar, situated in the picturesque town of Calitzdorp, has secured the title as overall Champion Port in South Africa, for its De Krans Cape Tawny Port, at the Peter Schulz Port Challenge 2010, the biggest port competition of its kinds in South Africa. The same port was recently awarded a five-star rating by Wine Magazine, in addition to a five-star rating in the authoritative 20 ...
Unwooded Chardonnay and Pinot noir were in great demand during the recent consumer and trade tasting of South African wines held by Wines of South Africa in New York.
According to Bennie Stipp, marketing manager for De Wetshof Estate in Robertson, it was evident that the move towards unwooded Chardonnay seen among South Africans was a ...
After a cold, but dry winter, budding took place approximately three to five days earlier than normal. Minimal rain with a relatively cool spring ensured disease-free and healthy grapes for the De Krans' 2010 harvest.
January and February, respectively, were warmer than 2009, with no rain at all. The result was earlier ripening on ...
It is May and the harvest is in. A lower yield – in some instances as low as 29% lower than last year – but nevertheless an interesting harvest with exciting red wines.
The first accolades are also coming in, like the Boplaas Cape Tawny Port which was selected as “Port of the Year” for 2010 by South African Airways and the results ...
The Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2006 is the only Vintage Port that received a 5-star rating in the April issue of WINE magazine. It was also rated 5 stars in the 2010 Platter Wine Guide.
This beautiful Port with a black colour and intense fruit, violet, Christmas cake flavours have the potential to age for 30 years and mo ...
Just outside Bonnievale, in the picturesque Robertson Wine Valley, lies the historical Weltevrede, the Jonker family wine estate whose rich heritage spans a noteworthy four generations.
Ensuring the perpetuity of family legacy is a credo by which the Jonker family lives and a mantle Philip Jonker humbly assumes as current owner: ...
Normally only a weekend festival, Wellingtonians rallied together and provided much to see and celebrate well into the Monday during the long weekend of 20-22 March. Visitors were relaxed and unrushed and could party harder, getting loads of value for their festival armband.
The festival kicked off with an unusual but tra ...
De Krans Wine Cellar, situated in the picturesque town of Calitzdorp, made history this month (March 2010) by becoming the first cellar in South Africa to use the new Integrated Production in Wine (IPW)/Wine of Origin certification seal on its 2010 wines.
These unique, voluntary seals may only be used by IPW registered cellars that have been audited successfully, and guarantees the ...
3RD BRANDY FESTIVAL CELEBRATES SA BRANDY – THE WORLD’S FINEST Standard Bank Fine Brandy Festival, 5 to 7 May 2010, Sandton Sun, Sandton, Johannesburg
Borne from the vine, distilled to perfection and crowned by the world, South African brandy has no equal. Celebrating South Africa’s iconic elixir, the Standard Bank Fine Brandy Festival is a unique, all-brandy ev ...
Tulbagh Winery has this year appointed a new production manager and a fulltime viticulturist, namely Naudé Bruwer and Hugo Lambrechts, with a new strategy for the cellar in mind. There are seven distinctly different wine growing areas on which their members farm and they intend to vinify each area's wines separately, with an empha ...
Michael Brown has the heads-up on the best South African side-trips and booking your World Cup tickets.
Cape Town
Okay, it's across the country from where the All Whites will be playing their pool matches, but it's hard to justify a visit to South Africa without a stop in Cape Town.
Four Cousins Light wines becomes the only bottled wine range in South Africa to carry the Weigh-Less endorsement.
It is not the first time that a Four Cousins Light wine is the first of the new vintage onto South African retail shelves. The Four Cousins Light Natural Sweet Rosé 2010 was made availabl ...
Have you ever dreamt of owning your own wine estate? To enjoy your wines with family and friends around the dinner table? To experience the magic of a wine farm lifestyle in the Boland? All the benefits without any of the hassles of direct ownership!
Bushmanspad Estate lies 450m above sea level at the ...
On Wednesday, 13 January 2010 just after 08h00 the 1st grapes for the 2010 harvest were received at Van Loveren Vineyards in the Robertson Valley. The healthy White Muscadel grapes are destined for a light-styled wine to be released towards the end of February. While all indications are that the harvest will be 10 % down in volume from 2009, the grapes are very healthy t ...
Apricot season is around the corner and once again De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdop is offering visitors to the area the chance to pick their own apricots at the farm. De Krans is already famous for their Hanepoot picking which takes place during February and March each year, and this year visitors will get the opportunity to pick deliciously sweet Bulida apricots from 25 November until 5 Dece ...
Reigning Masters Champion Angel Cabrera and double US Open champion Retief Goosen head an impressive field of golfers, businessmen and celebrities lined up for the 10th annual Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola at The Links golf course at Fancourt in George, South Africa, from Thursday November 26 to Sunday November 29.
Among the confirmed luminaries are former World Cup ...
The last few weeks Soekershof; Private Mazes & Botanical Gardens in South Africa has made long term agreements with the first upmarket tour operators regarding Incentive Tours. Except a standard visit this also includes an incentive which is typical exclusive Soekershof Signature and handcrafted in the Robertson Wine Valley.
Known to many as the "Port Capital of South Africa", Calitzdorp has much more to offer than what meets the eye. At no less than eight local cellars innovative young winemakers produce excellent table wines from cultivars such as Viognier, Shiraz, Touriga Naçional, Tinta Barocca and Portuguese inspired blends such as the Boplaas Rin ...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 by De Wetshof Wine Estate
If the results of this year's Veritas Awards are anything to go by, it appears De Wetshof Estate has the legendary Midas touch.
This much loved Robertson cellar recently scooped both a Double Gold and a Gold medal at this prestigious wine competition. Their Edeloes 1991 bagged the covete ...
Thursday, October 08, 2009 by Wellington Wine Route
Wellington brought home no less than four double gold medals from the annual International Michelangelo 2009 held at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West on 12 September.
What makes this achievement more significant is that 1500 wines were entered of which only 52 achieved double gold ...
Monday, September 28, 2009 by Smart Communications
De Krans Pink Port, the first ever made in South Africa, has recently been awarded a gold medal at the 2009 Michelangelo International Wine Awards. The results were announced at a function in Stellenbosh on Saturday, 12 September.
Made from traditional port varieties Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca and ...
The Breedekloof region proudly brought back two double gold medals, four gold and eleven silver medals from the 13th annual Michelangelo International Wine Awards. The Michelangelo International Wine Awards are judged by a panel of mostly international judges, and to be considered double gold the wines must score above 92/100 points.
Excelsior received the results of the Michelangelo awards this past weekend. Out of only four wines that were entered, Excelsior achieved one Double Gold medal, one Gold medal, and two silver medals. The best performing wine was the Merlot 2008, which received the coveted Double Gold, followed by the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 with ...
Monday, September 21, 2009 by Rietvallei Wine Estate
Rietvallei Estate's New World Range, John B, boasted an outstanding performance at the USA 'Wine Enthusiast' Top 100 Best Buys for 2009, when the Sauvignon blanc/Colombar 2008 was rated at No. 5 in this exclusive selection.
This blend scored an astounding 88 points out of 100 and its red par ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Pendulum Communications
Herman le Roux was recently appointed as General Manager of Bovlei Wine Cellar in Wellington. He worked for KWV in Paarl for twenty years where he occupied senior positions. Bovlei Cellar was established in 1907 and is therefore the second oldest cellar in the South African wine industry. It is located outside the picturesque ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Bonnievale Cellar Jolene Calitz-Le Roux, winemaker at Bonnievale Wine Cellar, was awarded the "best other white wine" at the Robertson Young Wine Maker of the year show as well as the National Class Winner for her Nouvelle. These grapes originate from Boesmansdrift Boerdery.
At the Sanlam Farm Worker of the year competition, Madelein Hartzenberg came ...
Monday, September 14, 2009 by Splash PR
The Breedekloof celebrated 350 Years of Wine & Food with a glittering silver-service dinner at Opstal Estate in the Slanghoek Valley on Saturday August 29.
As part of the festivities, each of the wine cellars of the Breedekloof was invited to enter four wines to be judged by Cape Wine Masters Winnie Bowman, Elsie Pells, Christine Rudman and Du ...
Monday, September 14, 2009 by Boplaas Family Vineyards
Who said Boplaas can only make the South African Champion Port? Boplaas recently entered the South African Young Wine Show for 2009 and received the award of South African Champion Sauvignon blanc.
The grapes for this wine originates from well known Sauvignon blanc regions, Darling and Durbanville. The wine will be marketed und ...
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 by Robertson Wine Valley
For the fourth consecutive year, over the weekend of 16 - 18 October, the inimitable and ever-popular Robertson Wine on the River is returning to the banks of the Breede River.
Once again, the festival is taking place in a spacious marquee at the charming riverside farm, Goudmyn, situated on the R317 between Robertson and Bonni ...
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 by Smart Communications
De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp recently received a 5-star rating, the fifth in a row, this time for its Cape Tawny Port NV, in the authoritative '2010 John Platter South African Wine Guide'.
Only 41 from 6,000 wines tasted for this year's guide received a 5-star rating. The guide is scheduled for release in November 2009.
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Friday, August 28, 2009 by Splash PR
Badsberg Wine Cellar from the Breedekloof has dominated the annual South African Young Wine show and walked away with five prizes including the two major trophies on offer - the General Smuts Trophy and the Pietman Hugo Trophy.
It was a proud moment for cellar master Willie Burger when he was presented with the General Smuts Trophy for the South ...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by Neil Pendock
Neil Pendock reflects on Robertson Slow, a long weekend of indolent indulgence in the valley of wine and roses.
Wine writers stick in the mud and not always for terroir reasons. I'll wager that lifestyle coverage of producers is in inverse proportion to their distance from Cape Town International. Which puts Robertson in the same league as ...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by Wellington Wine Route
One of the Cape's most unusual wine competitons is the annual Terroir Wine Awards contest which is aimed at singling out the wines that are unique to a specific area.
Entrants submit wines which they feel best reflect the soil and climate of one specific estate or vineyard.
The three wines which received the highest scores of a ...
After a record 205 entries for the fourth annual SA Terroir Wine Awards, Bon Courage Estate from Robertson clearly made its mark by being one of the top achievers to have two national winners. Terroir is the international wine term for a specific winegrowing terrain and for this competition only wines made from grapes from a specific ward, estate or single vineyard could be entered. Bon Courage ...
Friday, August 07, 2009 by TJ Communications
Twee Jonge Gezellen, affectionately known as TJ, when translated means Two Young Bachelors or Two Young Companions. TJ has been in the family since 1710 - always synonymous with terms like pioneering, ground-breaking concepts...
It gives provenance and is home to TJ LIGHT, linked by the expertise and vision of NICKY KRONE (owner & cella ...
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 by Paarl Rotary Club
The 7th Paarl Rotary Club's wine auction is scheduled to take place Saturday, 5 September at L'Avenir Wine Estate.
Members of Paarl Rotary Club's wine auction committee are currently hard at work on arrangements for the Club's 7th Annual Wine, Art & Jewellery Auction which is scheduled to take place on Saturday evening 5 September in ...
Thursday, July 30, 2009 by Karusa Vineyards
Newly established private winery, Karusa Vineyards, opens up their tasting facility and Karoo Tapas on Saturday 15 August during the maiden Karoo Klassique festival.
The Karusa "Karoo Classique" Collection Methode Champenoise - a first for the Klein Karoo - will also be released to the public.
Karusa Vineyards is situated at the foothil ...
Monday, August 03, 2009 by Graham Howe
Graham Howe has contributed 300 columns to WINE.CO.ZA over the last decade. On the tenth anniversary of his first column in 1999, he revisits one of his favourite wine routes.
"That 'Love thy neighbour thing'. I meant that - God" - church banner in Robertson
The adventures of a wine writer take you to some unusual places. Last week started ...
Joseph Barry Cape Pot Still Brandy Ten crowned Best Brandy in the World at London’s International Wine & Spirit Competition
A small batch of special pot still brandy from Southern Cape Vineyards - Barrydale in the Klein Karoo has been judged as the Best Brandy in the World by an international panel of esteemed brandy palates at the annual International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in Lon ...
We are proud to announce that our 5 superior suites are complete.
We now have 16 rooms at the main house and 4 waterfront cabins at the lake. Each with a spacious bedroom, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, outdoor shower and patio with beautiful views. Each room is tastefully decorated by Paula herself. Our dining & conference room is also completed and we have hosted 5 successful functions ...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 by Robertson Wine Valley
Multi-talented, young and attractive Elizma Spangenberg has been appointed Manager of the Robertson Wine Valley (RWV), the generic marketing organisation that drives this dynamic wine region.
Comprising the producing wineries of the four Valley towns of Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson, the Robertson Wine Valley now stages fo ...
Monday, July 13, 2009 by Peridot Communications
Preparations are in full swing for the fourth annual Cultivaria arts festival, which promises to turn Paarl into a cultural and entertainment hub when top local performers descend on this Boland town from 23 to 27 September.
This year local wine producer Simonsvlei has signed up as official wine supplier for the festival and their awar ...
Monday, July 13, 2009 by Robertson Wine Valley
Only 90 minutes drive from Cape Town on the popular, scenic Route 62, why not take the time to head out to the country and enjoy the simple pleasures in life at the Robertson Wine Valley's slow-living festival from 7 to 10 August.
At Robertson Slow, one can sample honest, old-fashioned, rural hospitality synonymous with the Robertson Wi ...
Golden Kaan - a successful brand story in just nine months!
Thursday, July 02, 2009 by Golden Kaan Ltd
The House of Golden Kaan which opened in Robertson, Western Cape in September 2008, has been a decisive brand builder in the local market for the Golden Kaan brand, since its inception.
Golden Kaan serves as a visitors' centre and wine house, as well as an exclusive touri ...
Friday, June 26, 2009 by Rietvallei Wine Estate
The John B range of wines are quickly becoming a household name and consumers are catching on to the amazing quality and value of these wines.
Rietvallei Wine Estate is the proud producer of this range and it carries the name of the third and fifth generation of the Estate, John Burger. Even though this is an Entry Level Range, all the ...
Friday, June 26, 2009 by Robertson Wine Route
The 2009 Wacky Wine Weekend has once again ensured great fun for everyone with a love of wine and a zest for life.
With 16 076 visitors (compared to 16 049 visitors in 2008) streaming to the Robertson Wine Valley, the organisers are very pleased with the outcome considering the current economic conditions. With this number, the Wacky Win ...
Tuesday,June 23, 2009 by Marlene Truter Communications
Nuy Valley, one of the jewels of the Breederiver Valley, promises city slickers and others wishing to escape to the countryside a day of unique experiences and loads of fun for the whole family with their Harvest Celebration on 27 June.
Come spend the day or book into one of the many guesthouses for a weekend treat. Bring the famil ...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 by Opstal Estate and Restaurant
Opstal Estate in the beautiful Slanghoek Valley of the Breedekloof has released a new range of easy drinking sociable wines under the label Sixpence.
The Opstal Estate has been in the Louw family for six generations and by choosing the name Sixpence, they are paying tribute to the generations of employees who have contributed t ...
Monday, June 22, 2009 by De Wetshof Wine Estate
Award winning Robertson wine estate, De Wetshof, once again proved its mettle when pitted against extremely stiff competition in a recent dessert wine tasting.
The style of a Noble Late Harvest is indeed most noble, as these wines are produced in extremely limited quantities and only in exceptional vintages when the conditions are per ...
Development of new Dry Garden took 6 years
Six years ago the idea for a Dry Garden was launched for a piece of bare land with a surface of approx. 1500 square metres. It was the most brackish part of our 10 hectare (25 acres) property and soil analysis in The Netherlands showed a pH of 8.3 and an organic content of 3 percent next to numerous deficits of nitrogen, phosphorous and diverse trace ele ...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Excelsior Estate
After years of insistence from our devoted wine drinking public, the fifth generation De Wets has seen it fit to finally open a tasting facility. Come and enjoy Excelsior's finest overlooking the peaceful dam on which the tasting room is built.
Blend, bottle and label your own creation. A favourite activity during the annual Wacky Wine Wee ...
Thursday, May 28, 2009 by Pendulum Communications
Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape has just won a gold medal and a silver medal at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards in London. The newly released 2007 Signatures of Doolhof Malbec received a gold medal while the 2007 Signatures of Doolhof Pinotage was awarded silver at this international competition described as "the ...
On Wednesday, 6th May, the grade 7 students from the McGregor Waldorf School set out to Soekershof on an unusual art project. Two French students, Sybille du Cussy and Pauline Gillet of the Landscape University in Blois, are doing their practical at Soekershof. Both students designed a new Dry Garden and are at the moment in the finishing stages of planting the different succulent plants. Gille ...
Monday, May 18, 2009 by Robertson Wine Valley
Only 90 minutes drive from Cape Town (on the popular, scenic Route 62), why not take the time to head out to the country and enjoy the simple pleasures in life...slowly at the Robertson Wine Valley's slow-living festival. At Robertson Slow, one can sample honest, old-fashioned, rural hospitality synonymous with the Robertson Wine Valley's wine ...
Monday, May 18, 2009 by Smart Communications & Events
Christmas once again comes early this year as Tulbagh dons its winter cape in the month of June and welcomes the rest of the country to join them for a weekend extravaganza of wonderful winter warmers.
Marvel at the array of Christmas trimmings and glittering lights, take a trip with Father Christmas down historic Church Street ...
Monday, May 18, 2009 by Doolhof Wine
Doolhof Wine Estate, located near Wellington, revealed three new wines at a function at the Vineyard Hotel on Wednesday, 6 May 2009.
The Doolhof wine brand now comprises four distinct ranges namely, the Dark Lady, Renaissance, Signatures and the Cape Series.
The Dark Lady of the Labyrinth, fittingly named after Doolhof or labyrinth, is produce ...
Monday, May 18, 2009 by Robertson Wine Valley
Robertson Wine Valley (RWV), the generic marketing body that drives this dynamic winemaking region, comprising the towns of Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson, now stages four annual events that spearhead wine tourism in this beautiful Valley. Each event has wine as its central theme, and all embrace the wide diversity of activities a ...
Neil Pendock speaks to John Barnardt, CEO of Bonnievale Wine Cellar.
You’re currently making the third vintage from the merged Bonnievale, Merwespont and Nordale Co-op Cellars. Was the merger a success?
Yes, the business is on the right track and is gaining momentum. Our grape farmers are united under one umbrella. In 2008 our farmers received on average 15% more for their grapes than in 200 ...
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Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Robertson Wine Valley
The winter months are a great time to escape from life in the city and spend time with family and friends. If you have not finalised your winter weekend away join us for the Robertson Wine Valley's 6th annual Wacky Wine Weekend, taking place 4 - 7 June 2009!
As always the festival will take place at participating wineries who will ho ...
The reputable WINE Magazine panel rated Cabernet Sauvignon wines from across South Africa in March 2009.
The results were published in the April 2009 issue:
Number of wines submitted - 137
Five Stars awarded - 0
Four and a Half stars - 0
Four Stars 11, including Vertex Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007
The panel's average rating for this wine was 16 out of 20. This rating describe ...
Hi, everyone and Happy 2009! I know I have been in contact with some of you this year, but I am writing to just fill you in on our calendar for the year ahead!
We are all very excited to begin harvesting our 2009 grapes tomorrow morning! I have been eagerly awaiting this day ever since I started at Majors Hill so I could see the process from the beginning. Although we are not planning any tou ...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by Klein Karoo Wine Route
Since the first Port Festival in 1992, Calitzdorp's fame as the Port Capital of South Africa has continued to grow in leaps and bounds both locally and internationally. This historic Klein Karoo village, embraced by the Swartberg, Rooiberg and Gamkaberg mountains, is already abuzz with activity for the 2009 Port Festival so diarise th ...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by Marlene Truter Communications
Be amongst the first to sample wines from the 2009 vintage straight from the tank and to enjoy a real Boland harvest at Round the Rock. On Saturday, 7 March several Paarl cellars - scattered around the majestic granite dome that gave the town its name - will be throwing open their cellar doors from 09h00.
If you have a vag ...
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 by Robertson Wine Valley
The Robertson Wine Valley is proud to announce its newest wine festival, Hands-on Harvest.
This boutique event will take place from Friday, 27 February until Sunday, 1 March 2009 and offers wine aficionados and budding vintners a chance to experience the magic of harvest for a day - without having to quit their day jobs!
Guests ...
Boplaas has won again the Peter Shulz Trophy for the fourth time in a row as South Africa’s best Port at the MNK SAPPA Port Challenge with the Cape Tawny Port N/V. It has a tawny colour with nutty aromas and a long aftertaste.
The Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2005 won the Vintage Port class and also received 5 stars in John Platter 2008. In second place was the Boplaas Cape Vintage Por ...
Since the first Port Festival in 1992, Calitzdorp's fame as the Port Capital of South Africa has continued to grow in leaps and bounds both locally and internationally. This historic Klein Karoo village, embraced by the Swartberg, Rooiberg and Gamkaberg mountains, is already abuzz with activity for the 2009 Port Festival so diarise the first weekend in May for what promises to be the region's fes ...
Kindly note that business hours at Miller's Restaurant will be as follows during the Festive Season:
Miller's will be open for the duration of the Festive Season. From 9 December until 11 January 2009 our business hours will be extended to include Tuesdays. The restaurant will also be open for lunch every day of the week.
Our business hours will therefore be as follows:
LUNCH: Tuesdays t ...
Unplugged62 Music Concert
Come and enjoy easy-listening, unplugged music with easy-drinking Unplugged62 wine in the beautiful Tradouw Valley at Joubert-Tradauw Private Cellar.
6 Artists including: Valiant Swart, James Stewart, Jan Blohm, Heather Mac & The Brills, Kent O'Shea & Louise Leggatt (HappyFourTwenty & Rubber Soul) and Andrew Hoare.
When: Saturday, 29 November 2008.
Where: J ...
BUFFELSDRIFT GAME LODGE INFORMATION:
-Early morning &late afternoon bush safaris
-Nature Trails
-Horseback safaris
-Elephant walks & elephant feeding experiences
-Sundowner Safaris
-Health Spa treatments in the luxury of your own tent
-Karoo Wedding Chapel
-25 Air-conditioned tents with en suite bathrooms
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HIGHLIGHT - OCTOBER
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We at Major's Hill Wine Cellar are proud to announce our results from the Michaelangelo International 2008 Wine Awards:
Double Gold for our Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver for our Pinotage
Silver for our Chardonnay
We're glad you like our wines as much as we do! Please call us today for your order of Major's Hill Wines, perfect for any occassion.
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The Good-value Guru Road Trip: Episode 7
Published:Aug 17, 2008
www.thetimes.co.za
Neil Pendock and the GVG run out of road.
Bob Dylan once sang about God telling Abraham to “kill him a son… out on Highway 61â€. If the southern hemisphere ever came into play, Route 62 would have served the divine purpose on the evening the GVG and I drove from Hermanus to Barrydale in a rain cloud. Be ...
Monday, July 14, 2008 by Robertson Wine Valley
For the third consecutive year, over the weekend of 17 - 19 October, the inimitable and ever-popular Robertson Wine on the River is returning to the banks of the Breede River. The event is to take place in a spacious marquee at the charming riverside farm, Goudmyn, situated on the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale.
Visitors are to ...
By Philippa Huntly, WESSA Western Cape.
8 July 2008
CAPE TOWN - The work of the Western Cape Wetlands Forum has greatly benefited from the financial and in-kind support of Simonsvlei Wines. With over 50% of South Africa’s wetlands already lost, support from commercial and agricultural sectors is imperative in the drive to spread the conservation message and help with restorative processes. ...
Welcome new members
Three new members have been added to the Klein Karoo Wine Route! They are Bergwater Vineyards from Prince Albert and from Calitzdorp Axe Hill and TTT Cellars. Bergwater adds a new wine-growing area to our region and the new additions to Calitzdorp make of Calitzdorp truly the Port capital of South Africa.
Calitzdorp Port excels in NMK Peter Schulz SAPPA Port Challenge 20 ...
Monday, June 30, 2008 by Mike Bampfield-Duggan, iafrica.com
The gracious Roos family of Mooiplaas invited us to attend their annual "Lang Tafel" luncheon in the delightful old manor house on the estate.
The highlight was the announcement of their new "baby" the Mooiplaas Cabernet Franc.
...
British businessman and owner of Wellington winery Doolhof, Dennis Kerrison is a wheeler and dealer - in 2005 he resigned as CEO and president of petrochemical manufacturer Octel in the wake of a probe into the transfer of funds between Octel's SA subsidiary account and his personal account. When he entertained me and a few members of the wine trade to a tasting yesterday, it was not on the farm b ...
The importance and objectivity of wine competitions are not seldom up for discussion. It is often
claimed that luck plays a bigger roll than superiority, especially when the same wine scores widely
opposite results in different competitions.
With Bon Courage Inkára Shiraz no luck is involved. The results are impressive and consistent.
Not only did this wine become Best South African Shi ...
De Krans has received yet more gold
De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp has just been awarded a gold medal for its 1999 Vintage Reserve Port at the 2008 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. Only 24 wines of 1024 entered, received gold medals at this competition. This port, which was also auctioned at the 2007 Nederburg Auction, got 94 points out of 100. According to winemaker-brothers, Boets and ...
Friday, May 23, 2008 by De Krans Wine Cellar
De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp, has done quite well in the 2008 Swiss International Air Lines Awards. Their 2006 Touriga Nacional, a dry red wine, has been awarded a gold medal - one of only 34 gold medals out of more than 700 entries.
It was also the only wine from the Klein Karoo which received a gold medal. This wine was recently cho ...
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 by Splash PR
As the days turn colder and the evenings lengthen, head to the Breedekloof for a celebration of home-made country soups, crackling fireplaces, dessert wines and country hospitality that will take place from 8h00 to 17h00 on Friday, July 25 and from 9h00 to 14h00 on Saturday, July 26 during the second annual Soetes and Soup weekend.
The Breedekloof, ...
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 by Robertson Wine Valley
It is time to leave the rat race behind and head out to the country to enjoy the simple ways of life... slowly. After the success of last year's inaugural event, Robertson Slow 2008 is definitely an event not to be missed! This year's Robertson Slow will be taking place from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 August and, will once again allow you to indu ...
"Riverstone Private Game Farm is offering a 10% discount on all bookings for the duration of winter. Winter is the ideal time to escape rainy and wet Cape Town and come and spend a few rejuvenating days in the little Karoo. Although the early mornings and evenings can be chilly, the days are wonderfully warm and it is the ideal time to spend time in the veld hiking and birdwatching etc. Our s ...
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by Splash PR
Breedekloof Wine and Tourism has appointed Anthony Mietas in the new position of Development Manager.
Mietas will focus on social development, small and medium enterprise development, arts, culture and sport development. He will also focus on human resource issues affecting employees, local communities, cooperatives, farmers and wine estates within ...
It seems the clock is ticking just a little bit slower these days. As we eagerly await the grapes to ripen – where last year this time we were already picking grapes! – we want to wish you all a very happy New Year. May 2008 brings forth ample joyful friendships with good food, music and beautiful wines.
Giving rise to a brand new cellar
Last year was a profound year for the wi ...
Bosman Family Vineyards nestled in the shadow of the Limiet Mountain near Wellington, are extremely excited about their first wines - balanced, elegant and made in the time-honoured tradition. The Bosman family, who launched their first wine from the newly renovated cellar, firmly believes that wines are nurtured long before the grape is born.
After the last wines were made on Lelienfontein in ...
www.MyPE.co.za: The judges for the PE Express and Die Burger’s PE Garden of the Year competition, who said they were overwhelmed by the high standard of the entries, selected what they described as four worthy winners after an intense week of judging.
Harm Grobbelaar of Lorraine was adjudged the winner in the large garden category. His creation was described as extremely structured and well o ...
Friday, May 09, 2008 by MediaVision
Barely five years after matriculating at the Ashton Secondary School and joining Bonnievale Wine Cellar, Edwin Mathambo, 23, has been named the Cellar Worker of the Year by Wine Cellars SA, the representative body of 56 of South Africa's largest wineries who together produce 80% of the country's wine. This is the second year that the award has been made ...
For those of you who already know the Retreat - come and take advantage of our great value for money WINTER SPECIALS starting on 5.5.08 till end September 2008! For those who haven't yet stayed with us, herewith an introduction:
This well known award winning destination, situated 20 kms from Calitzdorp, offers accommodation with DB+B. The charming gravel road winds through beautiful unspoilt ...
WACKY WINTER PROMOTION STUNS WINE VALLEY
At a time when the rising cost of fuel is threatening to spoil everyone’s fun, it may come as a surprise that at McGregor Country Cottages, we are cutting our prices to suit visitors’ pockets. Yes, you got it. Here, our guests become friends and we want to welcome YOU! Make up a group of friends, bring the family or visit us alone… everybody’s ...
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AMATHUNZI is a Private Nature Reserve that offers all lovers of nature the perfect getaway.
Amathunzi – “valley of shadows� – is a 3 000 hectare expanse of rugged texture, seductive silence, and precious open spaces unfurling in the pastel shadows of a ci ...
Friday, March 14, 2008 by Robertson Wine Valley
The winter months are a great time to escape from life in the city and spend time with family and friends. If you have not finalised your winter weekend away join us for the Robertson Wine Valley's 5th annual Wacky Wine Weekend, taking place 6 - 8 June 2008!
This wine festival takes place at participating wineries all across the valley a ...
Friday, March 14, 2008 by Van Loveren
Van Loveren Private Cellar in Robertson has not only bottled the first wine of the season (Light White Semillon 2008), they have also bottled the first Sauvignon Blanc 2008!
"Overall the whites are seven days later than last year. Easter is the only thing early this year," laughs winemaker Bussell Retief.
The grapes were harvested at 21.5º Ba ...
Friday, March 14, 2008 by Waterford Communications
Freedom Hill, a boutique winery situated on the south western slopes of the Wemmershoek Mountain range in the Paarl wine region, celebrated their 10th anniversary on Thursday, 13 March 2008.
Francois Klomp, a civil engineer by training, bought the historic 82 hectare property in 1998. The farm was originally granted to Francois Retief ...
NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2008
Harvest 2008
The 2008 harvest started two weeks later than normal. The wet weather played an important role in the overall quality of the grapes with diseases being a problem during harvest. On a more positive note, the vineyards are not under stress and the cool climate lead to a longer ripening period. Ideal for Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot which held great promis ...
Congratulations to Vivian Harpur of Herold Wines with her winning block Sauvignon Blanc. Meyer Joubert of Joubert-Tradauw was a close second with his block of Merlot. Boets and Stroebel Nel of De Krans were third with a block Cabernet Sauvignon.
Ellen Marais
PRO: Klein Karoo Wine Route
Telephone: 028 572 1284
Fax: 086 528 4055
E-mail: info@kleinkaroowines.co.za
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Robertson (Western Cape, South Africa) March 8 2008 - Soekershof, Private Mazes & Botanical Gardens in South Africa, has finally launched a brand. "In the past five years we've gained knowledge about our market", says CEO and co-owner Herman van Bon. Soekershof is a globally unique attraction not designated for mass tourism. There were simply no marketing references to match with our unusual conce ...
Thursday, March 06, 2008 by Splash PR & Media Consultants
Breedekloof winemakers are expecting a top quality 2008 vintage due to the cooler than normal conditions over the past year resulting in slower ripening vines. A thunderstorm, which disrupted the harvest of certain varietals, including Chenin Blanc, has not dampened their enthusiasm.
The winemakers said volumes of top quality C ...
Dawning of a New Era
With the appointment of Francois van Zyl, Simonsvlei’s Cellar Master and Production Manager, as Director: Production, the Board of Directors of this well-known wine cellar showed their intent to re-establish Simonsvlei as the industry leader in quality and innovation, as in the days of the late iconic wine genius, Oom Sarel Rossouw. Van Zyl has been incorporated into the ...
Country’s Top Achievers Announced in Simonsvlei Achiever of the Year Awards
PAARL - Award-winning wine cellar Simonsvlei has announced the winners of Simonsvlei Achiever of the Year Awards – a competition allowing South Africans to honor and acknowledge outstanding individual achievements.
Africa’s first man in space Mark Shuttleworth, was voted as the country’s Simonsvlei Achiever f ...
07 February 2008 by Robertson Wine Valley
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Robertson Wine Valley's biggest annual wine festival. The ever-popular Wacky Wine Weekend is taking place from 6 - 8 June 2008. And this year, visitors can expect even more festivity and celebration... with over 40 participating wineries showcasing their wares, as well as a variety of other key attractio ...
From Boplaas Thousand of year’s man has helped producing wine through treading the grapes with his feet. For the first time in history – an elephant is used to help produce a wine through treading the grapes with his feet. The treading process took place on Tuesday, 5 February at the Knysna Elephant Park, where Harry, the elephant has been trained by qualif ...
23 January 2008 by Graham Beck Wines
"Harvest 2008... the grapes will be great!"... was this year's Graham Beck Wines' Robertson staff mantra at their annual colourful harvest parade, as the first load of Chardonnay grapes were brought into the cellar. This year's kaleidoscopic pageant boasted minstrels in all their musical glory, as Goema music permeated the airwaves, infusing the atmosph ...
16 January 2008 by GC Communications
Indulge your senses with a selection of world-class quality wines from De Wetshof Wine Estate at the Winchester Mansions’ Grapes, Gourmet & Gallery evening on Wednesday, 23 January 2008. The evening will mark the opening of the artwork-exhibition entitled "Element" by the talented visual artist Neil Nieuwoudt.
At the Grapes, Gourmet & Gallery eve ...
January is upon us so we thought to give you a quick preview of happenings planned for 2008. Please note that many of these dates are provisional and may very well change. We will send regular updates on upcoming events and recommend that you check our website for changes: www.temenos.org.za
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE
12 & 13 January 2008
Facilitated by Anthony Abbott
Emotional Free ...
We are pleased to announce that our much anticipated Rusticus Viognier 2007 is now available from the wine cellar at R70 per bottle.
For those Rusticus wine lovers staying in Cape Town and perhaps only needing a bottle or two, Vino Pronto in Orange Street, Gardens will be stocking our Viognier 2007 from the end of this week, tel. 021 424 5587.
Wishing you a wonderful 2008!
Best Regards ...
14 December 2007 by Marcus Brewster Publicity
Award-winning winemakers Simonsvlei International have announced a partnership agreement with two of the giants from the French wine industry, Castel Frere and Vranken Pommery Monopole, which will see the leading South African winery exclusively importing selective wine and champagne ranges to the South African market place.
Jannie Vermeul ...
In the most recent edition of John Platter, Rusticus Cellar was awarded 4 stars for three different wines!
Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Ltd. Release ****
"Only 3 barrels of bold, distinctive 04. Blackberry leaps from the glass, joined by Christmas pudding richness through to the extended farewell. An individual, & great with roast venison."
Tilled Earth 2005 ****
"earthy, toasty prelude to p ...
Dear Friends of Juno
Summer is finally here and we look forward to another season of dinners on the patio, picnics, brunches and braais, all enjoyed with your favourite choice in fine wine.
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26 November 2007
by Weltevrede Wine Estate
Weltevrede received a Sommeliers Gold listing at Britain's first Sommelier Wine Awards for their Cape Muscat 2006. It is Britain’s only on-trade competition, and wines entered must be available to the on-trade and not the mainstream off-trade outlets.
The wines are judged by the on-trade, some of Britain’s finest sommeliers and restaur ...
22 November 2007 by WineNews Editorial Team
www.wine.co.za
Wellington, historically one of the South African winelands' lesser known and regarded regions, has in recent months made PR inroads with a hoard of awards and other headlines. Last week the area made news again, this time with a novel wine tourism offering. The Wellington Wine Walk received top honours as the regional winner in ...
Robertson (Western Cape); November 13 2007 -
Soekershof Walkabout, Mazes & Botanical Gardens, commenced excavagation works for two rockeries which will the 'growing ground' of approx. 1000 succulent species from around the world within two years. These new species are in addition to the 2467 registered different succulent plants in the existing succulent gardens.
The gardens of Soekershof W ...
09 November 2007 by Splash PR & Media Consultants
De Wet Lategan of Bergsig Estate has capped a golden year by being named United Bulk Winemaker of the Year 2007 for the Worcester and Breedekloof wine regions.
United Bulk has sponsored the Winemaker of the Year award for the past 13 years. The company provides the trophy as well as a R20,000 contribution towards the winner undertaking ...
08 November 2007 by De Kock Communications (DKC)
Du Toitskloof Wine Cellar has launched a reserve range of wines to complement its well-known collection of value wines. The new range – two white wines and a red – targets fine-dining consumers.
Du Toitskloof cellarmaster, Philip Jordaan, said the new range represented the best this co-operative cellar was producing. "Our primary ma ...
30 October 2007 by Kirkby Communications
At this year’s Veritas Awards, unwooded Chardonnays made by Danie de Wet at De Wetshof, accounted for half of the fourteen gongs awarded in this category.
He received Veritas Gold for his 2004 Danie de Wet Naissance Cabernet Sauvignon, which is another of the wines in the estate’s diverse portfolio. The wine has shown tremendous development ...
The Bakenhof Guesthouse has opened on the farm Die Baken as a welcome addition to the upper-end tourism infrastructure of the Paarl/Wellington district, an area which has traditionally been slower on the tourism uptake than its popular neighbours, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Forty minutes out of Cape Town, Bakenhof is situated amidst the vineyards and offers breathtaking views across the wine ...
24 October 2007 by Wamakersvallei Winery
Wamakersvallei Winery has once again swept the board on the local and international awards circuit. This well loved and distinguished Wellington cellar has built up an enviable reputation for producing world class wines to suit every palate across the price range.
Evidence of this is the cellar's sterling performance at recent awards ceremonies ...
24 October 2007 by ML Communications
Bovlei Winery, situated at the foot of the majestic Hawequa Mountain near Wellington, is the second-oldest cooperative wine cellar in South Africa. The winery celebrated its 100th Anniversary this month, appropriately with numerous wine awards.
In 1907 a handful of farmers from the Bovlei Valley and broader Wellington area established Bovlei Coope ...
Bonnievale, 17 October 2007 - With the spotlight at the Veritas Awards for 2007 mostly on the double gold successes of well known names in the wine industry, the singular achievement of one small family estate went largely unnoticed.
Van Zylshof Estate of Bonnievale walked away with Veritas Gold for its unwooded chardonnay for the fourth year in a row. The wine, which is sold under the Riverai ...
18 October 2007 by Splash PR & Media Consultants
Breedekloof Wine and Tourism is celebrating the region’s golden haul at Veritas 2007 where its members were awarded seventy six medals including four gold and a double gold for the Badsberg Red Muscadel 2006.
It is the second year in a row that Badsberg has been awarded a sought after double gold. The winery also received six bronze m ...
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04 October 2007 by Splash PR & Media Consultants
A celebration of wine, food, adventure and music will take place from Friday October 12 to Sunday October 14 during the fourth annual Breedekloof Outdoors, in a majestic setting where mountains combine with vineyards and sparkling rivers to create a natural outdoor playground.
The fun-filled weekend will include events hosted by winerie ...
01 October 2007 by Robertson Wine Valley
Last year’s inaugural Robertson Wine on the River proved to be a watershed event, with visitors from far and wide begging for more, so Robertson Wine on the River is returning to the banks of the Breede River.
The dates for this year’s Robertson Wine on the River are 19 to 21 October and the event will again be hosted in two huge marquees a ...
25 September 2007 by WINE Magazine
In the hotly contested stakes of value wine producers, Robertson estate Bon Courage has claimed the title of Best Value Cellar Overall, in WINE magazine’s 2008 Best Value Awards - Wines under R50.
Historically the domain of co-ops, Bon Courage clinched top spot ahead of Du Toitskloof Cellars – winner three times in the last four years – and Ber ...
28 August 2007 by Kirkby Communications
With fast growing demand and a need to maintain and improve already high standards, Van Loveren Private Cellar in Robertson has broken with tradition and appointed its first non-family winemaker.
Danelle van Rensburg has joined Bussell Retief, one of the four cousins now taking responsibility for this major winery on the banks of the Breede Riv ...
Each year bottled wines are judged in the Klein Karoo Southern Cape Bottled Wine Show. Only wine made from grapes harvested in the region may be entered. This year delivered a few exciting results.
The judges were quite impressed by the high standard of the wines entered. Wines that excelled were the Shiraz, Muscadel and Port. Boplaas was appointed as the Champion Cellar and Uitvlucht Wines ...
The 2007 Klein Karoo Southern Cape Young Wine Show has turned up a few beautiful wines. Both the Champion Wine and the Reserve Champion Wine are Port from Boplaas Family Vineyards.
Boplaas Family Vineyards also entered the Champion Dry White - a fruity Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc, the Champion Sauvignon Blanc, the Champion Natural Sweet Table Wine, the Champion Cabernet Sauvignon and the Champi ...
27 August 2007 by Napier Winery
Napier Sir George Potstill Brandy, from Napier Winery in Wellington, won a bronze at the 2007 International Wine and Spirits Competition in London, for their first potstill brandy.
Only seven medals were awarded and Sir George Potstill brandy was awarded one.
The brandy is distilled from the wine made from 35-year-old Chenin Blanc vines. It is meticu ...
By Brian Hayward
AMBITIOUS plans by a newly- formed tourism body in the Langkloof will see the region‘s R62 route marketed like its famous US counterpart, Route 66, with the Apple Express steam train making regular trips to the area.
The appeal of the romantic journeys into the heart of the western part of the Eastern Cape will not only boost the province‘s tourism potential – which i ...
With several local and international accolades already to its credit, there can be no doubting the excellence of Bon Courage’s Inkará Shiraz 2005. Now, with top honours and a 4½ Star rating in the 2007 Pick ’n Pay WINE magazine Shiraz Challenge, its reputation as a wine of distinction is sealed.
The Robertson bottling scooped first place ahead of the Cloof Crucible 2004, also rated 4½ S ...
The first edition of the Syrah du Monde international wine competition was held on 31 May 2007 at the Château d’Ampuis in the village of Ampuis (northern Rhône Valley, France). The Syrah du Monde’s ambition is to highlight Shiraz wines from throughout the world each year and making this competition into one of the world’s top events for Syrah / Shiraz.
Syrah du Monde has distinguished ...
Award-winning wine cellar Simonsvlei, situated on the R101 just outside Paarl, has announced the launch of the Simonsvlei Achiever of the Year Awards 2007, a project which will identify the top 101 achievers in South Africa. SA citizens are invited to nominate those they feel have made a positive contribution to the country in a variety of categories.
Brand Manager for Simonsvlei, Dawie Malherb ...
With their 2007 vintage, Barrydale Cellar and Ladismith Cellar have gone back to their roots, so to speak: each cellar's wines have been repackaged under eponymous labels.
The move to a simpler, clearer branding comes after the cellars joined forces in 2005 under the umbrella company, Southern Cape Vineyards (SCV). "This caused confusion in the market," says SCV general manager, Riaan Marais. " ...
Rosendal Winery & Wellness Retreat offer you now a great winter deal at our farm:
Stay 2 nights and get 1 night for free.
Our winter value deal is also valid as a free ad-on with the Romantic Treat, The Activity Package and the De-stress package.
Rosendal offers it's guests great services in a old colonial setting. Professional therapists in the SPA center and a great European kitche ...
Simonsvlei is one of the most recognised wine cellars in South Africa and is well known for its quality wines at affordable prices. Simonsvlei offers its customers ‘More than Wine’ through an added value and diversified product offering i.e.: three wine ranges – Hercules Paragon, Classic and Lifestyle, each tailored and targeted at the national and international wine markets’ diverse needs ...
Ratings:
Accommodation restful, relaxing and of a high standard
Service personal, efficient and polite
Food service, presentation, preparation and choice all excellent
Ambience laid back and chilled out, but professional
Value superb – especially the weekend packages
TWO NORWEGIAN couples can’t believe their good fortune in owning Rosendal, a 4 Star guesthouse in Klaas Voogds We ...
Biodiversity highlights: Area conserved – 3851ha.
Montagu Wine Cellar, became the fifth co-operative cellar to obtain BWI status. They are also the first co-operative cellar in the Little Karoo to take this bold step. Some 3851 hectares of mostly pristine natural area, are conserved on the five priority farms alone. The five priority farms are as follows: Pietersfontein of Mr. Kotie Kriel Groot ...
The winners of the fifth Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards were announced at the Cellars Hohenort Hotel on Saturday, 5th of May 2007. This year 11 Special Awards were made, in addition to 28 Gold, 74 Silver and 199 Bronze medal winners.
The Best Value Red (under R60) went to the Kango Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz 2006 in Oudtshoorn, which not only took a Gold medal, but was a ...
Boplaas' Cape Vintage Port 2005 is the overall winner at the 2007 Peter Schultz Excellence Awards for Port, presented by the South African Port Producers Association in conjunction with NMK Premium Global Brands.
The tasting was coordinated by Wine Magazine and announced winners in 4 categories. In three of the four categories the winners was represented by a Klein Karoo Port producer!
1. ...
The Laborie winery’s Alambic Brandy, a double distilled potstill brandy, has just won a gold medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, one of the world’s most prestigious wine and spirit competitions held annually.
This accolade follows soon after the same brandy won gold and was judged Overall Winner at the China International Wine & Spirits Challenge in late 2006. The Laborie Alambic ...
With the first rains that fell over the weekend, we have now come to accept the fact that winter is upon us. While sipping on the first cup of hot chocolate for the year, it’s time to reflect on what a truly, wonderful summer it’s been.
During these sunny months, we welcomed back many of our international friends from all over the globe and also some new faces to the stunningly beautiful Ro ...
Vivian Harpur reported that their harvest was smaller than expected, only 18 tons, and a little later than expected. Shiraz still on the vines in the middle of April and all together making a good harvest of truly ripe grapes with acceptable sugar levels. She also want to thank her winemaking friends in the Klein Karoo for their helpful input.
Unexpected help also came from visitors wanting to ...
Klipdrift has teamed up with 2 friends to bring you a competition that will make your heart beat faster.
If you purchase Klipdrift at any Makro store, make sure you swipe your card, because you and 5 friends stand a chance to win a tour of the Garden route and Route 62. Or, you can purchase a Klipdrift from the Dros and receive a scratch card, which not only allows you to win instant prizes, bu ...
In Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, the trees in the forests suddenly "come alive" and start "speaking", and moving around. Well it’s a bit like that here – almost. Five blue gum trees stumps in Church Street are developing shoes under flounces of long skirts and booted legs. There’s definitely one with a tummy, and another, dare I say it, a bottom!
These stumps are already a landmark in Pr ...
We’re on the mêp!
Now visitors can stop by at the famous Distillery in Robertson, where the country’s favourite brandy is produced, just off Route 62, have a drink and learn something about its history that began close by on the Robertson farm, Klipdrift, where Kosie Marais created his legendary brandy.
The renovated Klipdrift Brandy Distillery, designed by architects Van Biljon & Viss ...
Autumn in McGregor
One of the loveliest months to visit McGregor is April when the weather begins gently to turn. The days become cooler, the light softer, and the garden prepares itself for a period of rest.
Wellness Week
This month we will be running our WELLNESS WEEK from 21 – 25 March. This is a great opportunity to nurture and pamper yourself with fresh air, fresh healthy country c ...
The 2007 harvest holds a lot of promise for the wine producers in the Klein Karoo. The yield throughout the region is 20% higher than last year and the heat wave at the end of January did not have much of a negative influence. The Merlot and Pinotage are standing out, but it is the Touriga Nacional that excites. This season the grapes yield exceptionally good flavours and, viticulture wise, the g ...
Having formed a co-operative in 1962, Ashton Kelder has established itself as the home of consistently easy drinking, quality wines which are also well priced. The cellar has embarked on a revamp their labels and range of wines, as well as a strategic marketing plan which will look at re-positioning themselves within the local and export markets.
Labels in the new ranges still carry the symbol ...
Its never too late for visitors on Route 62 to visit a wine farm during harvest. Once all the excitement of the Karoo harvest has died down, we hope to begin harvesting our cool climate grapes.
The hops farms in Herold have started their harvesting which is always a sign that we should start preparing our tanks and sharpening our bunch shears. We anticipate that we will be spending the mont ...
A new wine growing area has been certified in the Outeniqua Mountains. Cool mountain mists keep summer temperatures moderate and create a long ripening season for Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, growing in 6 hectares of vinyeard.
The cellar - Herold Wines, is accessed via the historic Montagu Pass, 16 km from George and lies in a secluded valley overlooked b ...
The Graham Beck Winery just outside Robertson (South Africa) is a strikingly modern structure in an industry crowded with history. Situated on a hill overlooking the vineyards its huge curved roof, boldly coloured walls, and modern interior decor are unique, even to this day . But therein used to lie the catch. The buildings design only provided for access to the tasting area and cellar via two lo ...
At the 9th Michelangelo International Wine Awards the internationally representative jury once again selected wines of "excellent international quality". The Robertson wineries did their region proud by taking home 1 Trophy Winner, 2 Grand D'Or Medal Winners, 4 Gold and 19 Silver medals. The Bon Cap Organic Winery won the inaugural trophy donated to the highest scoring organic wine and owner Roe ...
De Krans Cape Tawny Port has just won the South African Airways Trophy for the Port of the Year. This port will be the only port to be served on SAA in 2006. It was chosen by a panel of 6 international and 6 local judges, together with the other wines to be served in 2006.
This wine was chosen earlier this year as the Best Tawny Port in the 2005 Peter Schulz Port Challenge. It was also crow ...
The festive season is on hand and here in the Klein Karoo, everyone is getting ready to welcome our visitors and to ensure that their stay is most enjoyable. And what better way to do it than with food and wine.
The Montagu Wine Cellar has introduced their new Cogmanskloof label with a Cabernet/Shiraz blend, Cogmanskloof being the most western gateway to the Klein Karoo. Further along the R62, ...
At the beginning of 2005 the Worcester wine region developed a new brand identity to give the town and its people a sense of place, pride and a promise they are committed to stand behind.
This in turn led to the creation of the first Braille wine bottle in the world, since this showcases Worcester as ?the? resource centre for the Disabled, and, most especially, the Blind. Consol Glass has cont ...
