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DAZZLE MOM WITH DELICIOUS MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET AT HOUSE OF J.C. LE ROUX
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Introduce your mom to Le Good Life and treat her to a delicious Mother’s Day buffet lunch at Seasons Restaurant at The House of J.C. Le Roux. Moms will definitely be spoiled for choice with a wide selection of starters, scrumptious mains and delectable desserts, enjoyed with only the finest J.C. Le Roux bubbly to [...]
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HARVEST REPORT 2012 (Video Blog)
Posted on 03. May, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Winemakers often refer back to a specific vintage. Ever wondered why and is it really that important to make a fuss about a quick heat wave, slope, too much rain or that cool sea breeze? Why is it all so important? The viticulturist and winemaker must be aware of what happens in the vineyard at [...]
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NEW INDULGENT MARSHMALLOW, MERINGUE & J.C LE ROUX SENSATION
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Brand new marshmallow and meringue tastings, pairing sweet delights with some of J.C. Le Roux’s finest Cap Classique and sparkling wines, is sheer heaven for bubbly lovers in search of Le Good Life at The House of J.C. Le Roux outside Stellenbosch. Experience a mouthful of lively bubbles with a toasty and nutty character and [...]
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CUVEE AT SIMONSIG ADDS FLAIR TO MOTHER’S DAY
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Swap the standard box-of-chocolates Mother’s Day surprise for a sumptuous lunch experience in the Stellenbosch Winelands, when Cuvée restaurant at Simonsig Estate, pulls out all the stops to ensure Mom gets what she truly deserves on Sunday, 13 May 2012. This popular hotspot will treat guests with a five-course indulgence with loads of flavours, satisfying [...]
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SA CHEESE FESTIVAL 2012
Posted on 01. May, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Despite the weekend’s winter chill the annual SA Cheese Festival was an enormous success. A remarkable assortment of artisanal cheeses by various boutique producers and well known industry leaders. Agri-Expo succeeded in “bringing cheese to the people” with a sell out event on both the Saturday and Sunday. Sandringham handled the crowds of up to 10 [...]
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A TREAT FOR MOM AT DURBANVILLE HILLS WINES
Posted on 01. May, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Surrounded by stunning views of Table Mountain, The Eatery at Durbanville Hills Wines offers you the chance to celebrate your amazing mom this Mother’s Day. The refreshing Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé will be served on arrival, paired to either a Sauvignon blanc mussel pot or delicious caramelized onion and blue cheese quiche. A buffet selection [...]
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PAARDEBOSCH WINERY – SWARTLAND
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
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 [...]
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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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WARM UP FOR WINTER WITH DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Welcome the colder months with your very own red blend made at Durbanville Hills Wines on Thursday evening, 31 May. Under the guidance of our red-wine maker, Wilhelm Coetzee, you can discover first-hand how to create your own Bordeaux- and Cape-style blends. Wilhelm will assist teams of four in creating their own unique wine which [...]
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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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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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