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KWV CLASSIC CHARDONNAY 2010 RANKED NO.1 BY TOP GERMAN WINE MAGAZINE
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
germany’s most influential wine magazine, Weinwirtschaft, recently announced its “Top 100 most successful wines” in Germany. The competition looks for the most successful white and red as well as the best New World white and red wine. Agencies, distributors such as Eggers & Franke, wineries and traders entered more than 700 wines into this competition. [...]
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REPACKAGED KWV SPARKLING WINE OPTIMISE SOPHISTICATION
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
The elegant repacking of the KWV sparkling wines, creates an impression of sophistication and discernment associated with the delightful taste of the wines in this range, namely the KWV Demi Sec, Rosé and Cuveé Brut. Forming part of the fashionable KWV Classic Collection, these enchanting sparkling wines promise to enhance any occasion. “Times when friends [...]
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TWO OCEANS TAKING IT LIGHTLY
Posted on 09. Jan, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Popular South African wine brand Two Oceans is now sold exclusively in light-weight 350 gram bottles that are fully recyclable. The label, its inks and adhesive are also biodegradable. The new screwcap-topped bottle is 110 grams lighter than before, to represent a saving of 120 kg of carbon equivalent emissions for every 1 000 bottles [...]
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STEENBERG VINEYARDS RELEASES STEENBERG SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Steenberg Vineyards in the Constantia Valley has released the latest vintage of its popular Sauvignon Blanc. Renowned as one of the top white wine cellars in South Africa, the Sauvignon Blanc varietal is what Steenberg is best known for, and this year’s vintage again exemplifies what this winery can produce. The refreshing, crisp taste of [...]
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SUMMER TASTINGS AT THE HOUSE OF J.C. LE ROUX NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Bring on summer with a tantalising sensory experience at The House of J.C. Le Roux, open seven days a week for cellar tours, tastings and hearty, country style breakfast and lunch. By carefully pairing their Méthode Cap Classique and sparkling wines with a selection of tempting sweet treats from nougat to marshmallows and meringues, South [...]
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OLDENBURG VINEYARDS UNVEIL THEIR DRAMATIC AND MODERN NEW CELLAR DOOR BUILDING
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
AT the end of a winding gravel road and nestled in amongst the Jonkershoek and Franschhoek mountain ranges lies the new home of Oldenburg Vineyards. The Cellar Door building which houses the tasting room, vinoteque and offices was designed by Cape Town architect Simon Beerstecher (the architect responsible for the equally dramatic and beautiful makeovers [...]
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SIMONSIG KAAPSE VONKEL FLIES HIGH AS SAA MCC FOR 2012
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
South Africa’s first Méthode Cap Classique, the iconic Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, is still flying high after 40 years, with its 2007 vintage being voted the South African Airways MCC for 2012. No newcomer to the ‘mile high’ club, Simonsig Estate, enjoys a consistent record of consecutive listings with the airline spanning 22 years and in [...]
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TWO OCEANS ON A ROLL IN THE US
Posted on 08. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Popular South African wine brand Two Oceans is not only currently trending ahead of its competitors in the US imported wine sector, but it has just been given another boost thanks to a listing by the leading Four Seasons hospitality group. Two Oceans Chardonnay, sold to patrons by the glass, and on the menu for [...]
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SWARTLAND WINERY – EVOLUTION THE KEY
Posted on 26. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
CREATING quality wines that reflect diverse flavour profiles to meet wine drinker’s complex needs are the obvious benchmarks of any winery. Couple this with a desire to innovate and evolve with consumer’s requirements and you will be at the juncture that Swartland Winery finds itself in 2011. Wine innovation is an ongoing task for any [...]
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SECOND VINTAGE OF THE FUN-LOVING BRUT ROSÉ RELEASED FROM ALLÉE BLEUE WINE ESTATE
Posted on 26. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
THE 2010 vintage of the hugely popular Allée Bleue MCC Brut has now been released – perfectly timed for summer weddings, picnics and parties. Made from mainly ‘Proudly South African’ varieties – Pinotage (65%) and Chenin Blanc (20%) – it offers a refreshingly fruity drink with frothy bubbles and plenty of berry and cherry fruit [...]
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STEENBERG’S BISTRO SIXTEEN82 SERVES UP TASTY WINTER TAPAS MENU (Bistro1682)
...AND SPANISH FLAMENCO SOUNDS ON THURSDAYS The weekend starts early on Thursday evenings at Steenberg’s cellar door restaurant Read more...
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