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DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY – REGIONAL DISH

DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY – REGIONAL DISH

Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by .

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After a brush with “cuisine du terroir” in France in 2010, Thys Louw, our host and sixth generation wine farmer at Diemersdal, returned to the hills of Durbanville with an idea – to identify and develop a range of dishes which would express the terroir of his chosen home, Diemersdal wine farm. A cuisine to [...]

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A FIRST FOR SOUTH AFRICA – HAUTE CABRIÈRE RELEASES NEW UNWOODED PINOT NOIR

A FIRST FOR SOUTH AFRICA – HAUTE CABRIÈRE RELEASES NEW UNWOODED PINOT NOIR

Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by .

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Haute Cabrière, (Franschhoek) has had a long association with Pinot Noir going back to the early 1980’s when the cultivar was first planted by winegrower Achim von Arnim in Franschhoek for the production of Pierre Jourdan Brut, a classic MCC blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Haute Cabrière’s first Pinot Noir vineyard for the creation [...]

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KWV WINES CHANGING – BUT STILL THE SAME

KWV WINES CHANGING – BUT STILL THE SAME

Posted on 13. Jul, 2011 by .

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KWV has refreshed its Lifestyle range with a new look and new name, but will still have the same premium quality wine with which you are familiar with. The KWV Classic Collection as it will be known consists of eight varietals namely: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage Rosé, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. [...]

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STEENBERG OFFERS INDULGING BREAKFAST AND PAMPER PACKAGE IN THE HEART OF THE CONSTANTIA WINE VALLEY

Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by .

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The newly introduced Indulgence 1682 Package at Steenberg presents an irresistible invitation to step off the daily treadmill, and enjoy a morning of gourmet indulgence and all-round pampering in the breathtaking setting of this working wine farm in the Constantia Valley.  With a basket of treats comprising a delicious breakfast at popular cellar door restaurant [...]

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WINE TOUR WITH A DIFFERENCE (Eco Wine Tour)

WINE TOUR WITH A DIFFERENCE (Eco Wine Tour)

Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by .

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Wine tour, tasting and exploring the Cape Winelands just became even more fun with the launch of our new “Eco Wine Tour” that promises to be a truly unique experience! The tour will focus on environmentally friendly activities, conservation and sustainable farming practices. This tour is not only for the nature lover, regular hiker, bird [...]

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BOTTLE PLATE PILLOW – BAFANA – MACAROONS

Posted on 07. Jun, 2010 by .

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Yes, yes yes… The macaroons are ready. And they are simply Dee-Lee-She-yhes! … Delicious, di-vine, delicate, daring, daunting and as we would say in Afrikaans… Donners lekker! To better understand the complexity of this “super-cookie”, BottlePlatePillow and Master Chef, Frank Meijer joined forces and produced a  humoristic video clip. We will also introduce a range [...]

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OAK VALLEY WINES CONTINUE TO EXCELL ON THE INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS STAGE

Posted on 27. May, 2010 by .

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Source: Manley Communications ROBERT MONDAVI, the visionary winemaker and marketing genius from California, may well have had Oak Valley Estate in mind when he penned the wise words “Making good wine is a skill, fine wine is an art”, in his autobiography, ‘Harvests of Joy ’. This award-winning Elgin wine estate is fast becoming one [...]

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BOTTLE PLATE PILLOW 101

Posted on 13. May, 2010 by .

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This short animated video clip will give you all the basics you need to better understand the features offered by BottlePlatePillow. Please comment on this post if you have more questions for Peter Find us on: Facebook |  Twitter |  YouTube | WineTube |  BottlePlatePillow |  Flickr |  Vimeo |  Blog

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DISTELL MAKES BIG GLASS SAVINGS BY LIGHT-WEIGHTING WINE BOTTLES

Posted on 12. May, 2010 by .

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Distell has enhanced its eco-credentials, saving in the space of just 10 months, 333,5 tons of glass by light-weighting 2,9 million of its wine bottles. According to the company’s environmental manager, Jacques Rossouw, this saving represents 733,7 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions.  He said it continued the work of the company to lower its carbon [...]

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TEST YOUR TASTE BUDS AT DURBANVILLE HILLS – 15 JULY 2010

Posted on 10. May, 2010 by .

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Tantalise and test your taste buds with an extraordinary food and wine pairing on 15 July at the Durbanville Hills cellar. Guided by Durbanville Hills cellarmaster Martin Moore, the “miss vs. bliss” evening seeks to create a unique sensory dining experience by exploring the fun and sense of discovery in selecting and savouring the best [...]

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