Archive for 'Bergkelder'
SINGULARLY NOBLE DESIDERIUS PONGRÁCZ IS BEST CAP CLASSIQUE AT 2011 TROPHY WINE SHOW
Posted on 06. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Desiderius Pongrácz 2003, the singularly noble flagship of South Africa’s much loved Méthode Cap Classique range, has excelled as the Best Cap Classique at the prestigious 2011 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. Currently in its 10th year, the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show is one of South Africa’s most highly regarded wine competitions. The Desiderius [...]
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LOMOND EXCELS LOCALLY AND ABROAD
Posted on 06. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Lomond’s growing reputation for world-class wines of complexity and elegance has been re-affirmed at the 2011 Decanter’s World Wine Awards in London, and the local Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. The eco-friendly Gansbaai property’s 2009 Snowbush claimed Decanter’s regional trophy for the best South African white blend retailing above £10. The Snowbush is named after [...]
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DIE BERGKELDER HOSTS UNIQUE SALT & WINE DINNERS
Posted on 10. May, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered wines meet salt from around the world at unique monthly dinners in Die Bergkelder, the famous ‘cellar in the mountain’ in Stellenbosch, hosted by salt aficionado Chef Craig Cormack. Craig, who is well known for his salt and wine pairing dinners and his passion for sourcing and experimenting with different types [...]
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VINOTEQUE: BERGKELDER
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
Die Bergkelder, the famous ‘cellar in the mountain’ and home of Fleur du Cap wines on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, has been re-opened after careful refurbishment to offer wine lovers a more intimate experience with the wines and their origins. Officially opened in 1968 as the first bottle maturation cellar of its kind in the [...]
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CELLAR DOOR SPECIALS (BOTTLE)
Posted on 03. May, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
Winter is here! Time to stock up and save! Specials are available directly from the cellars. Under SPECIALS you will find categories for: Bottle: Winery, cellar door, activity Plate: Wine farm restaurants Pillow: Wine farm accommodation THIS LIST IS OUTDATED: 2012 SPECIAL WILL FOLLOW BOTTLEplatepillow SPECIALS We regularly update this list – Last Updated 2011|09|15 [...]
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PAARDEBOSCH WINERY – SWARTLAND
Marius Malan grew up on their family farm, Staart van Paardeberg, on the foothills of the Paardeberg Mountains. Grape growing and producing wine run in the family and it was always Marius's dream to become a winemaker. After graduation at Elsenburg in 2005, Marius worked as assistant winemaker and viticulturist at Uva Mira, thereafter joined Slaley as chief winemaker and viticulturist. Read more...
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