Archive for 'Wine Events'
EASTER CELEBRATIONS AT LABORIE 24 MARCH 2012
Posted on 05. Feb, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Celebrate Easter in style with family and friends by heading out to Laborie Wine Farm for their fun-filled Easter Festival on Saturday, 24 March. Situated in the heart of Paarl, and surrounded by the majestic Drakenstein Mountains, with the Paarl Mountain as its backdrop, Laborie is regarded as one of the precious jewels in the [...]
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MISCHA WINE FESTIVAL 2012
Posted on 14. Jan, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
Mischa Wine Estate is an exclusive, family-run farm that only opens its doors to the public once a year! Join us on 17 & 18 March at Mischa Estate, in Wellington, for a relaxing day at the farm to experience the incredible views, stunning food and of course superb award winning wines. Feel free to [...]
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JAK DE PRIESTER LIVE AT DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by BottlePlatePillow.
The talented and versatile Jak de Priester will be performing at Durbanville Hills Wines at the start of the harvest season on Friday, 3 February. Known as the “Brooklyn Poet” because of the references in some of his lyrics to well-known landmarks, De Priester is praised for his poetic songs, musicality and performances filled with [...]
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CAROLS, CANDLES AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Join Durbanville Hills Wines as we celebrate the festive season under the stars with a Christmas market and a performance of traditional and contemporary Christmas favourites by local musicians Jacus Hattingh and Tania Olivier accompanied by a 5-piece band. Avoid over-crowded shops during the Christmas rush and purchase your gifts at the night market. Hand-made [...]
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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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STEENBERG OFFERS STYLISH CELEBRATIONS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
Posted on 08. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Steenberg Hotel is offering a host of exciting events and special celebrations this festive season, in the spectacular vineyards setting of this historic wine farm in the Constantia Valley. These include the popular annual Christmas Carols Concert, and superb festive dining experiences at its famed restaurants, Catharina’s and Bistro Sixteen82 – both awarded the coveted [...]
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ROCK AND BLUES AT DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 06. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Unwind under the olive trees on November 11 as you enjoy Durbanville Hills’ award-winning wines whilst listening to the mellow sounds of indie rock musician Farryl Purkiss and blues artist Dan Patlansky. Both musicians have been gaining national and international recognition and radio success for their unique sounds which can be enjoyed as the sun [...]
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OBIKWA STICKS IT NECK OUT WITH MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY IN THE WINELANDS
Posted on 14. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Gather the clan for a great family day out at the OBiKWA Mountain Biking Day in the spectacular Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy in the Stellenbosch Winelands on Sunday, 20 November 2011. The adventure is set to start at 07h30 for 08h00 at The Only One Restaurant on the Bottelary Road, with two mountain biking routes [...]
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DO MALE WHALES FLIRT?
Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Did you know that male whales flirt when they sing to their female counterparts? Songs can last as long as 30 minutes, usually split up into small parts of two to four minutes each, called themes. Find out more fascinating facts about whales at this year’s Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival that runs from Friday, [...]
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KAAPSE VONKEL TURNS 40 (SIMONSIG)
Posted on 13. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Exclusive celebrations pay tribute to SA’s iconic Cap Classique Bubbly lovers can look forward to the birthday bash of the year when pioneering Simonsig Estate pulls out all the stops for unrivalled celebrations of the 40th anniversary of South Africa’s iconic Kaapse Vonkel in October. Savour the true spirit of this Stellenbosch Cap Classique legend [...]











