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MOTHER’S DAY(MONTH) AT MONTH ROCHELLE – FRANSCHHOEK
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
MONT ROCHELLE HOTEL & MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS (FRANSCHHOEK) OFFERS A MOTHER’S DAY TREAT THROUGHOUT MAY: In celebration of Mother’s Day (Sunday 13 May), the Mont Rochelle Hotel in Franschhoek is offering a special overnight treat throughout the month of May, at a promotional rate of only R1500 per room per night. The Mother’s Day offer includes [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE TO TAKE PART IN THE ‘TOPS GUGULETHU WINE FESTIVAL’
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards has confirmed its participation in the TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival in Cape Town on 25 and 26 May 2012. Taking place on the rooftop of the Gugulethu Mall, the boutique Franschhoek winery will be one of more than 250 exhibitors expected to take part in this second annual event, which was [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE TASTING 101 EVENTS 2012
Posted on 15. Mar, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Our popular Tasting 101 themed wine-tasting events are a delightful way to kick-start the weekend. These quarterly events are held on selected Friday evenings throughout the year, and offer an enjoyable evening of fine wine, gourmet fare and excellent conversation. The first tasting event is a showcase of Chardonnays from our fertile wine valley, and [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE HOTEL & MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS (FRANSCHHOEK) TO SERVE UP DELICIOUS VALENTINE’S DAY FEASTS
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards will celebrate Valentine’s Day with culinary feasts served at its two superb restaurants located in the romantic setting of this working wine farm in the Franschhoek Valley. A delicious 3-Course Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu (R280 per person) will be on offer from Tuesday 14 February (Valentine’s Day) until Sunday [...]
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WHAT’S ON AT MONT ROCHELLE THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Another highlight on the Franschhoek Valley social calendar is Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyards’ exciting festive season programme that offers superb Christmas and New Year’s celebrations and dining experiences at its two restaurants. While Mange Tout offers a gourmet, fine dining choice in a seductive setting overlooking the valley, the Country Kitchen, with its [...]
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FIRST EVER DIAMOND AWARD FOR MONT ROCHELLE WINE LIST (DINERS CLUB WINELIST AWARDS 2011)
Posted on 06. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Mange Tout Restaurant at the Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards in Franschhoek has received a top score in the annual Diners Club Winelist Awards (2011), as one of only 42 Diamond Award winners in the Western Cape to score more than 90%. A first time Diamond Award winner, it is also the only restaurant [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE RELEASES SECOND VINTAGE OF PREMIUM FLAGSHIP, MIKO CHARDONNAY 2009
Posted on 03. Aug, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards has released the much anticipated second vintage of its premium flagship white wine: the MIKO Chardonnay 2009. Together with its premier red wine, the MIKO Cabernet Sauvignon, the MIKO Chardonnay sets the benchmark for top quality wines produced in the Franschhoek valley. The exclusive MIKO range was named in honour of [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE HOTEL & MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS SERVES UP HIGH TEA FOR WOMEN’S DAY – IN GRAND STYLE!
Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The 5-star Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards in Franschhoek will serve up High Tea fit for royalty on Women’s Day, Tuesday, 9 August on the spacious terrace of its fine dining restaurant Mange Tout. What better way to pay homage to the special women in your life than with a tantalizing gourmet indulgence that [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE DOES IT AGAIN!
Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The Mont Rochelle team rolled into first place in last weekend’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival Barrel Rolling competition – for the second year running. Their remarkable two-man team pipped challengers to the post during this annual event, held in front of the main festival marquee. The event is firmly entrenched as a ‘hot favourite’ on the [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE (FRANSCHHOEK) APPOINTS DARRAN STONE AS NEW WINEMAKER
Posted on 27. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Enthusiastic 27-year old Darran Stone has been appointed as winemaker and viticulturist at Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards in Franschhoek. He is taking over from Dustin Osborne who is moving on to Aaldering Vineyards and Wines in Stellenbosch to take up the reigns as its new general manager and winemaker. Darran Stone boasts an impressive portfolio [...]
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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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